Sept. 10: Duxbury Historical Society’s Let’s Make a Deal Sale
The Duxbury Historical Society hosts its annual Let's-Make-A-Deal Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Vermont National Guard hosts base open house on 9/11
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waterbury Fire Department hosts blood drive Sept. 10
The Waterbury Fire Department hosts an annual blood drive on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
The Outside Story: Rethinking the lawn
This spring, we went the no-mow route on about a quarter-acre of our lawn, the last remaining groomed piece we hadn’t turned into vegetable garden or permanent meadow.
Weekend craft fair benefits Valley Players
More than 80 artists along with bands and food vendors converge on Kenyon's Field in Waitsfield this weekend for the 51st Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair.
Sugarbush Polo Club hosts fundraiser match on Sunday
This Sunday, Sept. 4, the Sugarbush Polo Club hosts a benefit match at the Shelburne Polo Field to support the nonprofit Prevent Child Abuse Vermont.
With a little adult help, kids add new art to Main Street
In what was the quickest improvement to Main Street in four years – a six-foot-tall electrical box at Stowe and Main streets this week was transformed into a work of art in one afternoon.
The Outside Story: The unexpected chemistry of lightning
To say that lightning “splits” the sky is no mere poetry. A single stroke contains about one billion joules of energy, roughly 280 kilowatt-hours of electricity, and could power a modern American household for more than nine days.
MakerSphere expands after-school programming for fall
For years, students in Waterbury have been able to sign up for after-school art classes through MakerSphere at the Seminary Arts building in Waterbury Center. These classes allowed students to decompress after a day at school, while exploring a mix of art media with a teaching artist.
Rep. Maxine Grad to get Emerge Vermont’s Kunin Award
Emerge Vermont, the organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, has announced that state Rep. Maxine Grad, D-Moretown, is the recipient of the 2022 Gov. Madeleine M. Kunin Achievement Award.
Shared reunion: HUHS Classes of 1982 and 1980
Harwood Union High School alumni are getting back to celebrating reunions. On Sept. 10, the classes of 1980 and 1982 will hold a joint 40th reunion celebration.
Grammy-nominated reggae artist, BIPOC arts vendors at Zenbarn
Zenbarn this Thursday, Aug. 25, hosts two-time Grammy nominee reggae artist Etana, a Jamaican food truck, and a pre-show arts market featuring local Black, Indigenous and People of Color artists and makers.
Obituary: L. Samuel “Sam” Miller
L. Samuel (Sam) Miller of Waterbury Center, died at home on Friday, August 19, 2022, following declining health. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Waterbury on Friday, August 26, at 11 a.m.
Fleet and feet hit the pavement in Waterbury
It was a busy weekend in and around Waterbury with the Vermont 100 on 100 Relay road race and the 65th Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet. See photos from the events along the streets by Gordon Miller.
Obituary: Donald F. Perry
Donald F Perry, of Northfield, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on August 14, 2022.
Drag Queen Story Hour visits Waterbury on Aug. 27
Bridgeside Books and The Children’s Room with a grant from Revitalizing Waterbury will host Drag Queen Story Hour on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Music in the Alley summer finale is Aug. 26
TurnMusic, Axel's Frame Shop and Gallery, and Blackback Pub present the third and final Music in the Alley free concert of this summer from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26.
Spotlight on Kander and Ebb in Stowe Theatre's 'The World Goes Round'
Stowe Theatre Guild presents "The World Goes Round" musical revue filled with humor, drama, and affairs of the heart on stage at the Town Hall Theater through Sept. 3.
Senior center has paid and volunteer openings
The Waterbury Area Senior Center's programs are growing with an increase in clients receiving Meals on Wheels and attending in-person meals at the center.
The Outside Story: Invasion of the spotted lanternfly
In September 2021, one boy’s blue ribbon-winning 4-H project at the Kansas State Fair made national news. The exhibit included a colorfully spotted, inchlong, moth-like insect that immediately attracted the attention of entomologists.