The Outside Story: What does all that noisy squirrel talk mean?
Even if you’ve never ventured further into the forest than an urban park or a college campus, you’re probably familiar with Sciurus carolinensis, the Eastern gray squirrel.
Obituary: John David Farr Sr.
John David Farr Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Waterbury.
Obituary: Charles Burton “Butch” Allen
Charles Burton “Butch” Allen, 80, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
What you missed at the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir annual meeting
Former president and current board member John Bauer served as emcee for the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir’s annual meeting on Nov. 16 and kicked off the event with a slew of acknowledgements to SunCommon for providing the location and Cold Hollow Cider Mill for their attendance-enticing cider and doughnuts.
See Axel Stohlberg’s ‘House’ collage, sculpture exhibit at the Vermont Supreme Court
The geometric shape of a gable roofed house is instantly recognizable.
Library programs through December
Upcoming programs at the Waterbury Public Library include part two of a special focus on geriatric pets, board games, and some holiday and wintry offerings in December.
Bridgeside Books hosts ‘Etiquette’ authors, podcast hosts for Q&A
The recently released centennial anniversary edition of Emily Post’s “Etiquette” book is the perfect occasion for Bridgeside Books on Dec. 1 to host Lizzie Post and Dan Post Senning of the Emily Post Institute for an in-person discussion on etiquette and civility.
A holiday tradition: ‘Messiah’ by the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
As Vermont enters the season of cold and dark, Handel’s beloved “Messiah” brings warmth, light and joy performed by the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus on Dec. 2 and 4.
The wood turtles of Waterbury
The wood turtles of Waterbury Center are known to state wildlife experts and local property owners. Their range is extensive, as far as a quarter mile, and the clear mountain waters coming from the Worcester Range are ideal for their survival.
The Outside Story: Asiatic bittersweet is festive but invasive
Despite its festive appearance however, this plant – Celastrus orbiculatus, more commonly known as Asiatic bittersweet – is an exotic invasive that has wreaked havoc in both urban and forested environments.
Alpine plant believed locally extinct rediscovered on Mt. Mansfield
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has announced that the purple crowberry, a diminutive alpine shrub last documented in Vermont in 1908, has been rediscovered on Mt. Mansfield thanks to a keen-eyed observer.
Ceremony marks Veterans Day in Waterbury
A Friday morning ceremony in Rusty Parker Memorial Park led by the American Legion Post 59 marked Veterans Day in Waterbury. It featured the legion’s color guard, a rifle volley, a wreath laid at the World War II monument, remarks by the post commander and “Taps” played on a bugle.
Reception salutes retiring town clerk and manager
It was a sunny warm Saturday for early November but the Steele Community Room at the Waterbury Municipal Offices was bustling with activity last weekend for an open house in honor of two of the community’s top officials.
A formal farewell: Podgwaite honored with ambulance procession, service
Waterbury and the Vermont EMS community mourned and celebrated a giant of public service on Nov. 6. A somber procession of two dozen ambulances and emergency vehicles traveled from Waterbury to Norwich University in Northfield to honor Waterbury Ambulance Service Executive Director Mark Podgwaite, Sr., who died Oct. 14.
Volunteers resume Thanksgiving Day dinner for seniors
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for local seniors returns to the Waterbury Area Senior Center on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.
Red Cross asks donors to boost blood supply going into winter
The American Red Cross is looking ahead to the winter season and asking donors to step up to help keep the blood supply steady as we head into flu season.
Workshop combines movement, poetry, support for food shelf
A free workshop at the Grange Hall Cultural Center on Sunday, Nov. 20, will combine poetry, movement and meditation, and support for the Waterbury Area Food Shelf as it enters the holidays.
Shutesville Speaker Series discusses Family Forest Carbon Program on Nov. 15
The Waterbury Conservation Commission, Stowe Land Trust and the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor Partnership announce the return of their free in-person conservation education programs on Nov. 15 at Zenbarn in Waterbury Center.
Rotary launches contest for 2023 NQID theme
Not Quite Independence Day – a.k.a NQID – is a beloved annual celebration hosted by the Waterbury Rotary Club.
2023 Vermont Fish & Wildlife wall calendars now available
The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife’s 2023 wall calendar filled with photos of Vermont native species and information on hunting, fishing and trapping seasons is now available.