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Sunny and seasonable as we head into the weekend
TGIF friends! We have made it to the best day of the week and we’re not saying that just because it’s Friday. Today will feature some of the best weather of the week. After days of well below average temperatures, cloudy skies, and constant showers/drizzle/mist, we’re finally turning the page today. Patchy, dense fog will greet you for the morning drive with temps in the 50s alongside drier skies.
Summer school spotlight: A season of learning and fun at Union Memorial
COLCHESTER — As the end of August draws near, families are prepping for back-to-school season. But with that also comes a time to celebrate a successful summer of add-on education. Traditionally known as “summer school,” Colchester School District refers to its summer offerings as an “extended school year program.”...
Barre, the last school district without a budget, will try again next month
The district is considering a plan that would raise taxes far less than most communities. Whether it goes far enough remains a contentious question among school board members. Read the story on VTDigger here: Barre, the last school district without a budget, will try again next month.
Jenny Urban takes reins at Bridport Central School
BRIDPORT — With a week to go before classes resume, newly minted Bridport Central School Principal Jenny Urban is busy arranging her office. One of her first orders of business was assembling her favorite workplace adornment: A “why wall,” which is a collage of pictures, cards and other memorabilia supplied by past students, colleagues and friends that reminds her why she became an educator.
Building a Net-zero Future for The Putney School
As The Putney School embarked on a student and faculty housing initiative – two nearly identical 2-story buildings totaling 34,000sf – the commitment to sustainability was not just a goal but a guiding principle. The project was envisioned as a net-zero energy endeavor from its inception, reflecting the school’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
Delayed opening for Moretown Elementary School
Damage to the Moretown Elementary School from last month’s flooding will delay the opening of the school until August 29. Students in local elementary schools return to the classroom on Tuesday, August 27. School principal Kate Liptak said in an email to Moretown families this week that the delay is the result of supply chain issues.
It’s not your grandma’s craft fair…
Picture yourself in the shadows of the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while you browse through a juried fair of more than 80 artists offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for your home, or special touches to add to your wardrobe. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable...
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Woodstock Wasps
WOODSTOCK, VT – One win, that’s how close the Woodstock Wasps came to their first championship since 2018, last November. They were shut out by perennial Division III powerhouse Windsor in the title game. “Now we’ve been there. We’ve got that experience. We know what it’s like,” said Colton Kowalski, a senior tackle. “We don’t […]
Arrowhead Senior Center and Red Cross join forces for life-saving blood drive
The Arrowhead Senior Citizens Center is stepping up to support the community by partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 5. From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the doors of the center at 46 Middle Road will be open to all eligible donors, inviting the community—not just seniors—to contribute to this vital cause.
Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center: A Journey of Growth and Excellence
Bare MedSpa in Burlington Vermont: Jamie’s Vision. Jamie Spano, the visionary behind Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center, founded the business in 2012. What began as a modest operation with a single treatment room primarily focused on laser hair removal soon evolved as Jamie recognized the growing demand for advanced aesthetic treatments. In response, the spa expanded to include skincare and cosmetic injections, moving into a two-room facility.
'It would seem totally incongruous': This Vermonter is punk musician, forester and author
Ethan Tapper is a wild man on stage. The leader of the 10-member Burlington punk band The Bubs screams into the microphone and plays furiously on electric guitar while his band mates cavort happily around him in front of delirious crowds of hundreds of music fans. The chaos of the stage contrasts starkly with Tapper’s other life. The former Chittenden County forester left that post in June to focus on Bear Island, the 175-acre forest he manages...
Gray Takes Cody Chevrolet 100 En-Route to Myers Container Triple Crown Championship
Barre, VT — Terry Pearce and Paige Whittemore brought the rk Miles Street Stocks out of the pit area to lead Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Thunder Road with their 25-lap main event. The first caution on lap 4 spelled trouble for title hopeful Trevor Jaques while Pearce maintained the lead on the restart over Whittemore and Jamie Davis as title hopefuls Ryan Foster, Dean Switser and Josh Lovely began to breathe down their backs! Through it all, Terry Pearce would earn his second win of the season in style, dominating the Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac trophy dash with Paige Whittemore and Jamie Davis joining him in victory lane.
Budding Vermont textile artist debuts first exhibition
Thrifted garments woven with plant fibers, carefully sculpted patchworks that look like mossy growths creeping out of the wall. Such is the work created by Sienna Martz, whose first solo exhibition, “Echoes of Earth,” is running at the Soapbox Arts gallery in Burlington through the end of September.
Board signs off on trail rebuild bid
WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, August 20, the Wilmington Selectboard approved a bid from Saladino Property Management for the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $276,479.15. They also approved new pay rates for Wilmington police officers. Support local journalism. Access to our full...
Bazini Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Vermont men's soccer forward Yaniv Bazini was one of 16 NCAA Division I men's soccer players named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List. The United Soccer Coaches announced the list on Thursday, the first day of the regular season. RELATED LINKS. The Hermann Trophy,...
Golf tournament raises $30,000 for Make-A-Wish Vermont
Shelburne, VT – The 22nd annual Wish Kids Golf Classic, a tournament fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Vermont in partnership with Co-operative Insurance Companies, raised over $30,000 dollars. This event has provided funding to Make-A-Wish Vermont since 2001,helping them raise over $470,000 in 24 years. Jamie Hathaway, president and CEO of...
Over 30 people show up for Fun Run
Over 30 people showed up for the Harwood Union cross-country summer Fun Run last Wednesday, August 14, at Crossett Brook Middle School. Organizers reported that a lot of families came to run together. Jackson Migonis of Waterbury took first place in the kids followed by Ryder and Maverick Lessor of Moretown and Ada Reid of Middlesex. Riley Isham of Duxbury took first place in the 3K with a time of 19:49 followed by Kassie Reid of Middlesex at 20:00 and Heather Lessor of Moretown at 20:10.
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