Owing to a production error, the photograph of Stanley C. “Stan” Ryan mistakenly accompanied the obituary of Perry Casey Phoenix in the March 27 Milestones. Both obituaries are reprinted in this week's column, with our apologies to both families.
College news • The following local students were honored for academic excellence in the fall...
College news • Elisabeth Keeler, a dental hygiene major from Wilmington, was named to the...
College news • Emily Maturo of Wardsboro was a member of Vermont State University's December...
Obituaries • L. Bruce Chapin, 91, of Jamaica. Died on Jan. 11, 2025, in his...
Good day to you, hearty southern Vermonters! After our recent heat wave, we've got more seasonable summer conditions to look forward to as the next seven days arrive into and depart from our lives. While some isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible this weekend, we should generally experience fair weather for the next week. Unfortunately, we need more rainfall to help mitigate the moderate drought Windham County is experiencing, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Having said all that,
When I moved to Brattleboro almost six years ago, I discovered the West River Trail's lower section, one of the delights that awaited me. It's flat, wide, and mostly shaded, with places along the way where my dog can get into water (or a muddy puddle) to cool off. During this year of COVID-19, use of the West River Trail has increased about 70 percent from 2019. People are staying closer to home and getting outdoors more to maintain some...
Formerly home to Marlboro College, Potash Hill, a campus of buildings - historic and new, all striking in their New England vernacular architecture - offers all of the amenities and ample square footage for the nurturing of the arts. Thus, it's a perfect spot for RiverJam Romp's second annual summer camp slated for Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10. RJR launched in 2021 in a post-pandemic burst of creative energy among four friends: Peter Siegel, Mary Fraser, Amanda Witman,
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