15th Winterfest serves up chill-defying events for all ages
As January draws to a close, Waterbury celebrates winter regardless of what Mother Nature dishes out. This Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 15th Waterbury Winterfest opens with outdoor and indoor events running through Sunday, Feb. 2.
Feb. at the library: silent reading, de-cluttering, landscape paintings
The Waterbury Public Library’s calendar is busy heading into February. Here are some highlights from adult programs coming up. For a full schedule of events and activities, including children’s and youth programs, visit WaterburyPublicLibrary.com online.
Farmers Night tradition brings free evening entertainment to the State House
The start of the new year and the new legislative session in Montpelier signal another tradition begins anew: the Farmers Night Weekly Concert Series.
Tips on calling 911 from the backcountry
If you’ve ever imagined calling for a backcountry rescue, here’s an insight into how the 911 call would go.
Frost quakes: Groans of Old Man Winter
Frost quakes events occur when a rapid drop in air temperatures dramatically decreases the temperature of waterlogged soil, typically after rain or a thaw.
Obituary: Kenneth Albert Martin Sr.
Kenneth A. Martin Sr, 91, passed away at his home in Waterbury on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born in Burlington, on July 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Dorothy (Stowell) Martin.
Obituary: Susan Demers
In the early morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Susan Demers, age 58, passed away after a six-year battle with frontotemporal dementia (also known as “the long goodbye”).
Mad River Glen hosts amphibians, reptiles Jan. 25
It may be the dead of winter, but the Stark Mountain Foundation and Mad River Glen are hosting reptiles and amphibians on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Obituary: Susan P. LaVigne
Susan P. LaVigne, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with her family at her side in the comfort of her home in Berlin, Vermont.
Obituary: Raymond Elwin Eastman
Raymond E. Eastman, 94, passed away at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
‘The Farm Boy’ screenings honor the Battle of the Bulge
New screenings of Waterbury filmmaker George Woodard’s 2023 feature film, “The Farm Boy,” are taking place this month.
MLK concert Jan. 19 in Montpelier looks to establish an annual event
The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra along with the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir and Shidaa Projects will present an MLK, Jr. commemorative concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Montpelier.
TURNmusic invites composers for creative March session; Jan. concerts postponed
TURNmusic in Waterbury has postponed two performances of the TURNmusic Quartet planned for Jan. 18-19 due to illness, but plans to reschedule. Meanwhile, it has put out a unique call to composers of all ages and genres to contribute to a special creative project planned for March in Burlington.
Expanded exhibit, talks spotlight Vermont’s and local lost ski areas
Vermont’s ski history is told across dozens of now “lost” ski hills that once dotted the landscape. Waterbury claimed a handful and local historian Brian Lindner will share those stories at two upcoming presentations Jan. 23 and 30.
Bohemian waxwings are winter’s intrepid wanderers
While many of our summer songbirds fly south for the winter, for Bohemian waxwings, the Northeast IS south. This species breeds in the open evergreen and mixed forests of areas far to our north: central Alaska, western Canada, Scandinavia, and northern Russia.
Ice fishing season is here
January is the start of ice fishing season in Vermont, and a forecast of cold weather over the coming week should offer increasing opportunities to safely enjoy this fun and accessible winter activity.
New dog license fees reflect state, town increases
It’s a new year and getting your dog’s annual license will cost more in Vermont due to an increase in state and local fees. Get licenses by April 1, after which time late fees apply.
Bark helps trees weather winter
One way trees endure winter is through adaptations in their bark. With the deciduous leaves long gone, the winter forest has been laid bare, giving us the perfect conditions to attune ourselves to the strategies of tree bark.
DragonBoot String Quartet joins Eleva Chamber Players Jan. 11
The Eleva Chamber Players present the New York City-based DragonBoot String Quartet in concert in Waterbury on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Obituary: Joan M. Kaigle
Joan Kaigle, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Williston on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.