Ellen Langtree ‘A Retrospective’ exhibition opens at Axel’s
The last time Ellen Langtree’s paintings were publicly shown was in the 1990s. Today her medium is clay and a combination of her works is on display at Axel’s Gallery until April 2.
Axel’s kicks off 2022 Photography Shoot-Out contest
Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop has announced the theme for its annual photo contest with a call to artists to submit entries by October that capture beauty in nature around the theme of “Reflections.” The prize? A solo exhibition at Axel’s in 2023.
American Legion community salutes Charles ‘Butch’ Allen
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Sons of the American Legion Post 59 sponsored an appreciation night for a local veteran Charles Butch Allen.
MakerSphere looks to add community woodworking shop
The characteristically creative MakerSphere organization is considering branching out in a new direction that could get more people in the community building and creating.
SunCommon hosts 3rd annual online Climate Action Film Festival
For the third year, SunCommon will host its annual Climate Action Film Festival on March 16-17.
The Outside Story: The under-ice food web
This winter, Saint Michael’s College biology professor and writer Declan McCabe took to pond ice to peek below the surface. Because while the under-ice food web is reduced in wintertime compared to summer, it is certainly not dormant.
Obituary: John D. Sherman, Jr.
John D. Sherman, Jr., was born October 22, 1958 to John D. and Jean F. Sherman of Chicago, Illinois, whose entire family of five children and parents moved to Vermont in the early 1960s settling in Waitsfield.
Upcoming library events: Saturday games; a film examining ‘disability’; tips for users of older cellphones
Upcoming March events at the Waterbury Public Library include Saturday board and card games starting up March 5; an online viewing and later discussion of the film, ‘Crutch’ that examines the concept of ‘disability’; and tips for users of older cellphones now that 3G networks are shutting down.
The Outside Story: An unexpected ruffed grouse winter visitor
A few weeks ago, I noticed a dark, football-shaped shadow skulking quietly among the stems of honeysuckle and lilac by our driveway.
Valley Players plan staged reading of Tucker Atwood play
The Valley Players will present a staged reading of the 2021 Valley Players Playwright Award winner “Dance Again,” by Tucker Atwood, on Saturday, March 5.
Obituary: Jeffrey Clay Siner
Jeffrey Clay Siner, 58, of Waterbury, Vermont, died at home unexpectedly of a cardiac event in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Waterbury Historical Society publishes a look at 21st century Waterbury
The Waterbury Historical Society’s new book “A Century in Waterbury, Vermont: Stories of Resilience, Growth and Community” is now available.
New director joins Waterbury Area Food Shelf
The Waterbury Area Food Shelf has a new director who brings experience from years working at the Vermont Food Bank and local roots as a community member.
Obituary: Rolland W. Lafayette
Rolland W. Lafayette Jr., 93, of Waterbury, VT passed away on February 9, 2022 surrounded by family.
Obituary: Thomas Sandretto
Thomas Sandretto born February 20, 1947, in Montpelier, VT to Gelsomino and Helen (Lunna) Sandretto, died unexpectedly February 9, 2022, at the age of 74 in Sanford, NC.
Obituary: Loleta M. Perry
Loleta Maybelle Perry, 83, passed away with her family by her side at her home in Moretown, on Saturday February 12, 2022.
Mad River Chorale resumes rehearsals Feb. 28
After waiting for COVID-19 Omicron cases to subside, Mad River Chorale conductor Mary Jane Austin and the chorale’s board of directors have announced the start of the group’s spring term.
The Outside Story: Crows in Winter
During winter, I catch glimpses of crows as they fly swiftly over our valley, cawing, or gather in small groups to feed on roadkill along the highway.
Obituary: Emily Walls
Emily Walls, age 56, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 6, 2022, after a long and admirable fight against cancer.
Obituary: Edward Andrew McDonough
With his family by his side, Edward McDonough passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, of complications from pneumonia. He was 55 years old.