The Outside Story: Striped maple offers food, shelter in the understory
Beneath the forest canopy, or overstory, of towering trees is a second layer of vegetation known as the understory.
Obituary: Peter Skidmore Dean
BURLINGTON – Peter Skidmore Dean, 86, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, from Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer.
Obituary: William R. O’Brien
Please join the family of Bill O’Brien to celebrate his busy and full life at the American Legion Post 59, at 16 Stowe St. in Waterbury on Saturday, May 21, from noon to 2 p.m.
Volunteers needed for Rotary’s Rise Against Hunger event
The Mad River Valley and Waterbury Rotary Clubs will hold their Rise Against Hunger meal-packaging event on Saturday, May 21, at Harwood Union Middle and High School from 10 a.m. to noon.
Mad River Chorale presents spring concerts May 13-14
With a theme, “The Persistence of Beauty,” the Mad River Chorale presents its spring concerts on Friday, May 13, at the Waterbury Congregational Church and Saturday, May 14, at the Warren United Church.
Kasey Loyer abstract paintings at Axel’s, May 11-June 18
A new exhibition opening May 11 at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop will feature recent work by South Burlington landscape artist Kasey Loyer.
Donor to match dance school contributions
Marking its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit, Green Mountain Performing Arts announced that donations made through May 7 will be matched by an anonymous donor.
Obituary: Kenneth Ernest Nolan
ORANGE, Vt. – Kenneth Ernest Nolan, 82, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, while on a hunting trip at his grandson’s farm in Panton, Vermont.
The Outside Story: Stream salamanders thrive in healthy forests
The life cycles of the three species of stream salamanders native to New England – northern two-lined, northern dusky, and spring – are closely tied to the small streams where they are found.
Kinney Drugs hosts Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
This Saturday, Vermonters will be able to dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medications at dozens of locations around the state including Kinney Drugs in Waterbury.
Connecticut ensemble brings 'A Number' to Grange Hall, May 6-8
Waterbury Center's Grange Hall Cultural Center welcomes a production of the stage play "A Number" presented by New Britain, Connecticut’s Backyard Theater Ensemble, Friday-Sunday, May 6-8.
Youth Opera Company visits Waterbury Sunday with comedic Strauss performance
The Youth Opera Company of Vermont comes to Waterbury this weekend with a performance at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Waterbury Congregational Church.
Waterbury Winterfest opens 2022 recreation grant applications
The Waterbury Winterfest Leadership Team has announced that its 2022 recreation grant applications are now open through May 20.
Axel’s annual Art Swap set for May 4-7
Love art but think you can’t afford it? Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop’s weeklong upcoming annual Art Swap will give customers a chance to sell and pick up second-hand art pieces.
Vermont Fiddle Orchestra supports Ukraine, April 30
The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra presents its spring concert on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Barre Opera House.
The Outside Story: Bloodroot is an early, brief bloomer
Every spring, after the last of winter’s snow has completely melted and as I start the wonderful, dirty work of turning the soil of my vegetable beds, I find myself gazing often to the just-greening-up ground beneath the old apple tree behind the garden.
Earth Day deal: Energy savings kits from Efficiency Vermont
To celebrate Earth Day and to encourage more Vermonters to use less energy in their homes, Efficiency Vermont is giving away energy savings kits.
Fundraiser car wash to support Harwood hoops teams
It's tire-changing and car wash season and Harwood Girls and Boys Basketball team players have plans for Saturday, April 30, in downtown Waterbury to host a Car Wash Fundraiser that will feel like a party.
Stowe, Burlington events to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Events in Stowe and Burlington next week will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Waterbury, Mad River Valley forum on drugs, alcohol set for April 27
The Central Vermont Prevention Coalition will host a Drug and Alcohol Community Forum for Waterbury, Duxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Fayston, and Moretown on April 27.