Obituary: Shirley J. May
Shirley J. May, 77, of Waterbury, passed away on Sunday, May 26, in her home in Moretown surrounded by her family.
Revitalizing Waterbury awards Event and Project Sponsorship Grants
Revitalizing Waterbury’s Board of Directors announced five community organizations as recipients of its 2024 Event and Project Sponsorship Grants to support upcoming initiatives.
Aerial insectivores earn dinner ‘on the wing’
For aerial insectivores, insects are the primary item on the menu year-round – and they earn their dinner “on the wing.”
Obituary: Sally Alice Conway
Our beloved Sally Alice Conway passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 16, 2024, in Essex, Vermont.
Saturday morning ‘Brick Walk’: Jack’s Alley opens on Stowe Street
The Stowe Street Alley Committee invites the community to come to a “Brick Walk” to have a look between 10 a.m. and noon as the fence comes down. There’ll be music, a new mural and bricks to read.
Farmers market begins new season; concerts return to the park June 13
The season is starting up for the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Waterbury Rotary Club’s Concerts in the Park series is not far behind.
Obituary: Mitchell G. Casey
Mitchell Gary Casey, 70, of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family.
Heading into June at Waterbury Public Library
June is knocking and calendars are filling up. Waterbury Public Library programs for June include exercise, book sales and a presentation from meteorologist Roger Hill and other local travelers about their excursions to Antarctica.
Obituary: Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron
Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron, age 56, beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, friend and dedicated medical provider, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024, at home in Waterbury,
Memorial Day weekend: Let the hiking begin
Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season, and the Green Mountain Club, which manages and maintains 500 miles of trails in the state including the Long Trail, wants to help hikers get outside and enjoy our wonderful natural spaces this season.
Historical Society and American Legion to host Memorial Day program
The Waterbury Historical Society and American Legion Post #59 will hold their annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Ghost Walk on Monday morning at Maple Street Cemetery in Waterbury Center.
Obituary: Edward Albert Forkey III
Edward “Eddie” Albert Forkey III passed away after an unexpected medical incident on May 13, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1964, at Heaton House in Montpelier, Vermont, to Mary and Edward Forkey Jr., the eldest of four brothers.
Obituary: Darryl Howard Hatch
Darryl Howard Hatch, 58, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home in Waterbury Center, with his family by his side.
Native cherry trees offer spring beauty, ecological gold
Each spring, cities from New York to Texas celebrate the spectacular blooming of ornamental cherry trees. In many cultures, the lovely, delicate pink and white cherry blossoms symbolize rebirth and renewal, as well as the fleeting nature of life.
Jesup’s milk-vetch is a rare beauty
A few ledges along the Connecticut River are home to a rare plant commonly known as Jesup’s milk-vetch (Astragalus robbinsii var. jesupii).
Obituary: Nadine Berrini
Nadine Berrini died on May 10, 2024, in Waterbury Center, Vermont, at age 51. There are so many of us, friends and family, who sat at her table.
Duxbury Historical Society May-June programs revisit women’s suffrage and the Stonewall Uprising
The Duxbury Historical Society invites the community to two upcoming programs featuring presentations on the women’s suffrage movement and the Stonewall Uprising.
Seeking project funding, Vermont filmmaker teases murder mystery movie
Viewers who attended the recent premiere showing of “Red Raven’s Kiss,” a Vermont-made mystery film, weren’t expected to just sit and watch.
Obituary: Walter LeBaron Luce
Walter Luce, of Waterbury Center, Vermont, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was just shy of 90 years old.
‘Explorations’: Axel’s staff presents group art show with a twist, May 15-June 22
The group show “Explorations” opens on May 15 with artwork and objects created by Axel’s staff members Kristen Santucci, Kate Montross and Steve Simoes.