Get involved in something new at the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair
On Saturday, May 17, the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair is happening at Brookside Primary School to give folks in town a chance to connect prospective volunteers with a wide array of volunteer opportunities.
Coast Guard hosts open house at Burlington station May 17
The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Burlington plans an open house on Saturday, May 17, to kick off National Safe Boating Week and the summer boating season.
Turtle spotting: Where there’s one, there’s likely more
As soon as the ice is off the pond, I start looking for turtles. In this Moretown pond, the most common species to spot are painted turtles and snapping turtles. There's no mistaking the two, although they do spend some early sunny days sharing the same space.
TURNmusic turns up the music for May in downtown Waterbury
TURNmusic presents a variety of unique, original listening experiences this May. All events take place at The Phoenix Music Gallery and Music Hall on Stowe Street in Waterbury.
Got art? Consider a swap at Axel’s
You’ve heard of ski swaps and bike swaps, but Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop has a different twist on that theme coming up: an Art Swap.
Hooked in the Mountains brings hooked-rug art to Sugarbush May 15-18
Few events handle the test of time as well as the Hooked in the Mountains Fiber Art/ Rug hooking show hosted by the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild.
PSA: State warns boaters of cold-water immersion danger early in the season
Thoughts of boating come to mind along with the warmer air temperatures, but people should not be fooled. Vermont’s waterway temperatures remain dangerously cold, only in the 40s to low 50s, during the month of May.
Runners, walkers needed for Vt. Corporate Cup, Walk for Animals
Montpelier will be the setting for two upcoming annual events: the 42nd Annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K Race on May 15 and the Central Vermont Humane Society’s Walk for Animals on June 7.
Onion River Chorus performs Friday, Saturday in Montpelier
Onion River Chorus presents two performances of its spring concert, “True North: A Love Letter to Canada,” this Friday-Saturday, May 9-10, at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.
Green Mountain Club releases new updated Long Trail Guide for hikers
The Green Mountain Club on Saturday will celebrate the release of its updated comprehensive guidebook, the Long Trail Guide, with details for hikers to enjoy nearly 500 miles of Vermont trails.
Author Aaron Starmer knows how to keep young readers engaged
Author of more than a dozen books for middle-grade and young-adult readers, Waterbury author Aaron Starmer has a new novel out. In an interview with UVM’s Community News Service, he discussed the book, his process, and what he thinks makes kids tick when it comes to reading.
Obituary: Stephen Hathaway Willis
Stephen (Steve) Hathaway Willis passed away peacefully in his home in Warren on April 15, 2025, at the age of 83.
Obituary: Martin Donald Brooks
Martin Donald Brooks, 73, of Duxbury, Vermont, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on May 3, 2025, in his home under the shadow of his beloved Camels Hump Mountain.
Obituary: Christopher Robert Collins
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Robert Collins of Brandon, Florida, who passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2024, at 60 years old.
Hepatica: Ephemeral or evergreen?
As the days get longer and the sun warms the forest floor, hepatica flowers emerge. These charming early bloomers captivated the writer and naturalist John Burroughs, who extolled their “winsome grace” in his poem “Hepatica.”
Service notice: Brian Thomas “Tom” Sweet
The family of Brian Thomas Sweet, who passed away on December 8, 2024, invites friends to a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Vermont chorus qualifies for international competition
The Barre-Tones women’s barbershop chorus recently returned from a regional chorus and quartet competition in Massachusetts, where it qualified to participate in an international competition later this year.
17th Annual Gravel Grinder to make tracks through Waterbury, Stowe, Moretown this Sunday
Waterbury Area Trail Alliance’s biggest fundraising event returns this Sunday when more than 350 bikers take off for the 17th annual Gravel Grinder.
Bookstore picks Richmond author’s new novel for 4th ‘One Town, One Book’ summer read
In what’s become a summer thing in Waterbury, Bridgeside Books has scoured lists of Vermont-connected literature to choose a new work of fiction by a Richmond writer for this summer’s “One Town, One Book,” community reading project.
Obituary: Laina Ann Aylward
Laina Ann (Burnell) Aylward, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, after a private but courageous battle with cancer.