Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25 Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25

Ceramic arts studios host 8th Empty Bowl Benefit to support Barre’s Good Samaritan Haven

The Mud Studio in Waterbury and The Blockhouse Studio in Waitsfield, two local community-driven ceramic arts studios, will host their 8th annual Empty Bowl Benefit on Sunday, April 13, at Zenbarn in Waterbury.

Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25 Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25

Lost Nation Theater launches 2025 season with ‘Too Fat For China,’ April 9-13

It’s a new season at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier where the opening production, “Too Fat for China,” runs April 9-13 at the Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25 Waterbury Roundabout 4/1/25

Registration is open for the 27th Annual Mutt Strut, April 27

Central Vermont Runners is planning the 27th Annual Mutt Strut for Sunday, April 27, at Little River State Park in Waterbury.

Lisa Scagliotti 3/30/25 Lisa Scagliotti 3/30/25

Hunters, experts talk turkey at Thursday seminar in Waterbury

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting a free turkey-hunting seminar this Thursday, April 3, at the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club.

Waterbury Roundabout 3/30/25 Waterbury Roundabout 3/30/25

Youth opportunity: Civil Air Patrol open house at Knapp State Airport

An open house at Knapp State Airport in Berlin on Tuesday evening aims to introduce young people to the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

Judi Byron 3/28/25 Judi Byron 3/28/25

The library in April: Self-improvement, home projects, a local read, some theater and more

The Waterbury Public Library’s April programs for adults run the gamut from starting garden seeds to joining a community theater project to hearing a longtime Harwood coach and teacher read from his new book.

Whitney Aldrich 3/27/25 Whitney Aldrich 3/27/25

Family dynamics, emotional inheritance come into focus in ‘Coagulate’ exhibit, April 2-May 10

Susan Smereka, A visionary artist known for exploring human connections and emotional histories, Susan Smereka presents a groundbreaking exhibition titled “Coagulate” at Axel’s Gallery from April 2 through May 10.

Kenrick Vezina 3/27/25 Kenrick Vezina 3/27/25

The many lives of the eastern newt

You’re probably familiar with the basic amphibian life plan: start as a wriggly water-breathing tadpole, transform into an adult that breathes air. Enter the eastern newt, an amphibian with threedifferent forms, whose ability to transform its body and lifestyle makes its peers look like amateurs.

Waterbury Roundabout 3/25/25 Waterbury Roundabout 3/25/25

Obituary: Kristy L. Bowen

Kristy Lee (Durand) Bowen was born September 20, 1986, to Raymond Durand and Tammi Green (Luce), in Waterbury, Vermont.

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Two community theater groups seek local actors for timeless plays

Local actors looking to stretch their skills can check out two upcoming opportunities from community theater groups in the Mad River Valley and Waterbury.

Waterbury Roundabout 3/23/25 Waterbury Roundabout 3/23/25

Upcoming performances in & near Waterbury

Check out highlights of upcoming live musical performances – several in Waterbury, others nearby in Barre and Montpelier – March 28 to April 5.

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Public comment sought on proposed changes to deer, moose and turkey hunting regs

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is seeking public comment on proposed changes to Vermont’s white-tailed deer, moose and turkey hunting regulations, as well as the rules for transporting wild game meat from out of state.

Laurie D. Morrissey 3/21/25 Laurie D. Morrissey 3/21/25

Red, silver: A tale of two maples

In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living up to their name.

Lisa Scagliotti 3/19/25 Lisa Scagliotti 3/19/25

Town planners ask community to look to the future for town plan update

The Planning Commission is holding a series of public “visioning session” to gather ideas for its once-every-decade update of the Town Plan. The next one is this Thursday, March 20, as a Zoom-only opportunity, 6-8 p.m. Two more are coming soon afterward.

Gary Dillon, Fire Chief 3/19/25 Gary Dillon, Fire Chief 3/19/25

60 years fly by for Robert Grace marking a fire department milestone

On March 9, 2025, Robert Grace accomplished something that no other Waterbury Firefighter has: he celebrated 60 years in the department.

Waterbury Roundabout 3/19/25 Waterbury Roundabout 3/19/25

Embracing ‘Vermont Weather,’ Rotary announces NQID theme

Waterbury Rotary has announced the theme of “Vermont Weather” for this year's Not Quite Independence Day celebration now being planned for Saturday, June 28.

Lisa Scagliotti 3/18/25 Lisa Scagliotti 3/18/25

Surprising sugarmakers in the late winter woods

As steam rises from sugarhouse cupolas and early morning coffee pots, sugarmakers are working overtime to turn maple sap into golden syrup. But as it turns out, they aren’t alone: other living things are sugaring too, and their stories affect the syrup that is poured on your pancakes (or into your morning coffee).