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Artists working to transform Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Artists are at work in Lebanon, New Hampshire, to help make the Upper Valley as a whole a hub for creativity. Whether you are biking, walking, or running through the Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel, new art is likely to catch your eye. “So the title of this...
'You live in bear country': Here's how many black bears live in Vermont in 2023-2024
Vermont's black bear population is estimated to be roughly 6,300 to 7,600, which is down from a record population last year, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. As recently as the 1970s, Vermont's bears were found only in mountainous areas and in the Northeast Kingdom, and likely numbered between 1,500 and...
Puppies and Pooches on Parade held in downtown Woodstock
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—A amateur dog show, Puppies and Pooches on Parade, will be held on the Woodstock Green this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone “with adorable pooches” were invited to register (registration closed Tuesday, Aug. 20). Prizes will be awarded to winners in several categories. The Vermont State Police […]
Author to give talk at Bridgewater Grange
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. —BRIDGEWATER— Cyndy Bittinger author of “Vermont Women, Native Americans & African Americans: Out of the Shadows of History,” will speak at the Bridgewater Grange on Sunday. Her book takes a fresh look at Vermont’s history, uncovering hidden stories, from the earliest inhabitants to present day citizens. One section includes Achsa Sprague of Plymouth, […]
Adventure Dinner marries food with play, serving fresh adventures all across Vermont
COLCHESTER — Adventure Dinner, a woman-owned, queer-friendly events and catering company recently moved its headquarters into a kitchen on Roosevelt Highway in Colchester. Its mission is to highlight and support Vermont farms, producers and small businesses through family-style dining and community events. Adventure Dinner is best known for its scenic, seasonal, sell-out, fire-cooked feasts, served at long tables in open-air fields across Vermont.
The Women of Beer in Vermont
Vermont’s appetite for beer is nothing short of impressive. For such a tiny state with a population the size of a New York City neighborhood, Vermont takes the top spot in the U.S. for the number of breweries per capita: 15.6 for every 100,000 people aged 21 or older. And in an industry historically dominated by males, women in the Vermont beer industry are woven into the fabric of the breweries. We talked to women at four of the top breweries to find out how they got into industry and why they stayed.
Big Bear takes stuffies on an adventure
Every year, just before school starts, the Sherburne Memorial Library hosts its annual stuffed animal sleepover. But this isn’t just any sleepover. In fact, it doesn’t even have any human people actually sleeping over! Instead, the local kids (and even a few grownups) drop their stuffed animals off at the library for a unique toys-come-to-life experience […]
Traveling performances aim to inspire students as they head back to school
BURLINGTON, Vt. — As the first day of school approaches for students across Vermont, the Flynn is putting on a traveling show to kick off the new year. This year is the third year the "playing fields" program will visit Vermont schools. The program features traveling acts, including circus performances, marching bands, and more; all taking place on school football fields.
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