Obituary: Gerald LeRoy Marshall
Gerald LeRoy Marshall, 94, passed away peacefully at the Central Vermont Medical Center on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Obituary: Timothy Frank Atwood
Timothy “Tim” Atwood, 62, of Barre, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025.
Circus Smirkus seeks host families for its July 2-3 Waterbury visit
For the third year, Circus Smirkus will visit Waterbury on its summer tour and it's putting out a call now for local families to host its young performers.
Waterbury author launches latest title at Bridgeside Books
Waterbury author Aaron Starmer’s latest work of young-adult fiction is set to be released next week and Bridgeside Books hosts a launch party on Thursday, May 1.
TURNmusic guests DíJazz Collective jazz fusion enchants at The Phoenix
TURNmusic has settled in at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall with an eclectic rotating schedule of ensemble and solo performances, monthly music-community jazz jams and plenty of surprises.
So many reasons to visit the library in May
May’s calendar at the Waterbury Library is filling up fast with many free programs for all ages. Get your copies of the Vermont Reads book ahead of the discussion and events. And note which other programs you don’t want to miss.
Ferns and other fantastic fractals
Fractals can be observed in the spatial arrangements found in many familiar forms, patterns, and shapes in nature: from the branching of trees, ferns, river systems, and lightning, to the patterns found in leaves , seashells, snowflakes, and hurricanes.
April showers don’t spoil annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
True to organizers’ emphasis that the event is rain or shine, Waterbury Rotary’s annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt proceeded despite some April showers rolling through downtown on Saturday morning.
Signs of spring: Compost workshop, Green Up Day, hazardous waste roundup
Mad River Resource Management Alliance Manager John Malter has multiple green reminders for local residents about opportunities to learn more about composting food and yard scraps, cleaning up trash on Green Up Day, and clearing out household hazardous waste from basements, garages and sheds.
Details for Green-ing Up in Waterbury, Duxbury
Green Up Day is Saturday, May 3, and organizers around the state are preparing for the annual flurry of community trash-cleanup efforts along Vermont’s roadsides and streambanks, in parks and other public spaces. Here are details for Waterbury and Duxbury.
Have a say in Waterbury’s next Town Plan at final visioning session, April 29
The Waterbury Planning Commission has rescheduled its fourth and final visioning session as part of its ongoing project to update the Town Plan to Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Muskrat mating season can be something to sing about
Muskrat mating is so sensational that songs have been written about it. Though you probably won’t find breeding muskrats “nibblin’ on bacon” or “chewin’ on cheese” this spring, you might come upon them looking for “Muskrat Love.”
Jewish Community of Greater Stowe to mark Holocaust Remembrance, Tuesday, April 22
The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, with interfaith partners in Lamoille County, will join together on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., to commemorate Yom HaShoah – the Holocaust Remembrance.
Obituary: Ellery ‘Ellie’ Dolan Curtis
Ellery “Ellie” Dolan Curtis, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, fellow outdoor adventurer, and colleague in public service, passed away unexpectedly, suddenly, and way too young on April 5 in a ski accident at Palisades Tahoe, California. She was 26.
Obituary: Marcel Robert Mongeur
Marcel Robert Mongeur, 73, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Mud season means waiting to hit the high trails
With snow melted and spring in the air, forestry and recreation experts urge the public to hold off when it comes to getting out on the trails to hike and bike until they are sufficiently melted and dried out.
Vt. Fish & Wildlife: Slow down for frogs & salamanders
Why do salamanders and frogs cross the roads? Spring's mild, rainy Big Nights are coming. Give Vermont's amphibians a chance to migrate. Reporting sightings is helpful, too.
Town boards, commissions need members
April is the time of year when terms on the town’s volunteer boards and commissions typically expire and the Waterbury Select Board is looking to fill many of the upcoming openings at its April 21 meeting.
MakerSphere hosts Wood Shop & Stained-Glass Open House, April 26
On Saturday, April 26, the staff at MakerSphere invite the community to an open house at the Wood Shop & Maker Space from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vernal Pools: Amphibian nursery, predator buffet
When the winter snow melts and the spring rain begins, vernal pools appear on the landscape. These ephemeral wetlands form in depressions in forests or ridge lines and offer essential breeding habitat to amphibians and invertebrates, including wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp.