The Outside Story: Phantom midges are late-night feeders
The most common but least seen planktonic insect larvae in lakes and ponds are phantom midges, members of the genus Chaoborus that the “phantom” moniker from both their unique appearance and their unusual behaviors.
Farm to Ballet begins July performance tour
Farm to Ballet opens its summer performance series this weekend with shows in Brattleboro on Saturday and on Sunday at Shelburne Farms.
Obituary: Andrew Sargeant
Andrew (“Andy”, “Sarge”) Sargeant passed away at home on July 1, 2022. A beloved husband, an adored father, and a great friend, Andy was exceedingly kind and level-headed, traits he will be remembered for by all who knew him.
Obituary: Madalynn Flora
Madalynn Flora passed away on June 29, 2022. Madalynn lived in Stowe for more than 35 years and in her years there, she opened the gift store at the renowned Topnotch Resort and Hotel.
Hope Cemetery memorial garden dedicated to Jack Carter
The cremains of Jack Carter were laid to rest in Hope Cemetery on June 21 on the one-year anniversary of his passing.
VSO brings summer ‘Celebrate!’ tour to Stowe on Sunday
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour “Celebrate!” concludes this Sunday, July 10, with a performance at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.
Summer blood donations are needed
The American Red Cross sees a drop in blood and platelet donations through holiday weeks including the Fourth of July so donors through July 10 will receive a Red Cross summer tote bag while supplies last.
The Outside Story: Incredible, resilient water bears
When asked to name the most resilient animal, not many people likely think of tardigrades. In fact, most people probably don’t even know that tardigrades exist.
Enjoy loons from a safe distance
Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department asks boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.
Usual time, new spot for Waterbury ArtsFest, July 8-9
Waterbury ArtsFest returns to its summertime weekend July 8-9, next Friday-Saturday, in a new downtown spot on the lawn at Pilgrim Park behind the Waterbury Train Station.
Celebrating Independence Day this weekend
Waterbury’s annual Not Quite Independence Day celebration kicked off Vermont’s Fourth of July festivities last Saturday. Now that the local parade, block party, and fireworks are complete, it might be fun to check out the festivities in neighboring communities. Here’s a look at nearby celebrations this 4th of July holiday weekend.
Obituary: Prudence Putnam Frost Baker
Prudence Putnam Frost Baker, age 89, passed away at her home in Waterbury Center surrounded by her family on June 10, 2022.
Obituary: Roger Allen Hussey
Roger A. Hussey, 82, died at his apartment home above the Waterbury Area Senior Center in Waterbury, Vermont, on June 13, 2022. He was a few days shy of his 83rd birthday.
Obituary: Emma Franca Ottolenghi
Emma Franca Ottolenghi died on May 9, just shy of her 87th birthday, surrounded by her children. A celebration of life will be held on July 31 at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury.
The Outside Story: Harrowing journeys for Blanding’s turtles to survive
For thousands of years, Blanding’s turtles have traveled between wetlands over the course of their annual lifecycles. Today, their habitat has been damaged and fragmented by development and roads, and fast-moving vehicles pose a grave danger to turtles. If she is not hit by a car, she may live to be more than 75 years old.
It’s that time of year: Tips on living with bears
Vermont’s black bears are making their summer rounds looking for easy meals and prompting the folks at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to issue their annual tips on how people can safely coexist with bears.
Vermont art collection at White Meeting House through July 30
Waterbury’s White Meeting House is the setting for a new exhibition of Vermont artwork, opening this Saturday, June 25, ahead of the community’s Not Quite Independence Day festivities.
Summer performing arts: Montpelier, Stowe, Duxbury
Lost Nation Theater this week opened a two-week run of the world premiere of “Les Filles du Quoi?” on the stage at Montpelier’s City Hall Arts Center; Stowe Theatre Guild presents one-man ‘Tru’; Broadway to Vermont returns to Moose Meadow
Some openings at Moretown summer nature camp
Some summer camp openings are available at Living Tree Alliance in Moretown. The education center and co-housing community is close enough to Moretown Elementary School that some students there this year visited for a field trip for activities in the greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, and sugarbush.
News from Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Apply for moose hunt permits by June 22; Fires, swimming not allowed at fishing accesses; Wait to mow fields to protect grassland birds; Apply through Aug. 3 for muzzleloader antlerless deer hunt