Mad River Glen hosts Stark Mountain Foundation’s StorySki on Feb. 22
On Feb. 22, Mad River Glen hosts Stark Mountain Foundation’s annual family-friendly StorySki event.
Duxbury Land Trust hosts winter walks
Local hikers interested in a guided nearby hikes — one with a chance to explore newly conserved lands by Duxbury Land Trust — can mark their calendars for two upcoming winter walks.
Stowe library serves up chocolates, gardening with Charlie Nardozzi Feb. 11
Vermont gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi is due for his annual visit to the Stowe Free Library.
Obituary: Robert (Rick) Joseph Aldrich
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Rick) Joseph Aldrich, who left us on February 1, 2025, at the age of 79.
Curtains going UP!
Local stages will be busy this month with productions spanning comedy and drama, fiction and non-fiction.
Monthly workshops will coach property owners on how to add new housing units
The Waterbury Housing Task Force will hold a series of four monthly workshops starting Feb. 11 to coach local property owners interested in learning how to increase their housing capacity by adding apartment units to existing dwellings.
Northeastern hawks soar through winter
Driving on Vermont’s Interstate highways in winter, I often notice large hawks perched in trees on woodland edges at regular intervals along the road. With the stark landscape providing better visibility and many bird species gone for the winter, this is a great time of year to hawk-watch.
Waterbury Recreation launches earlier summer camp signups Feb. 4
It may be the time of year to be checking forecasts for possible snow delays and cancellations of school, but Waterbury Recreation is set to open a new earlier registration for its Summer Recreation Camp.
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.