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Villalobos Brothers at Bandwagon Series
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents contemporary Mexican ensemble Villalobos Brothers on Saturday, July 13, at 6 p.m., at the field behind the Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Road in Putney. The Villalobos Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning family band, recognized as one of the...
Milton paradegoers celebrate holiday’s unity of purpose
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Milton residents gathered Thursday for the annual Independence Day parade. From traditionalists to daredevils, it was a parade to remember for all ages. “This is my first parade ever -- 79 years--old,” said Milton’s John Perrotte. “It’s overwhelming to see the amount of people from the town who join in and the old cars, the tractors --it’s just beautiful.”
Peacham’s annual tractor parade a celebration of agriculture
PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - The annual Fourth of July parade in Peacham is a celebration of Vermont agriculture. Dozens of tractors rolled through the town Thursday, showcasing generations of farmers. The roar of antique engines, the smell of fuel, hay bails, and mud is a parade tradition three decades in...
Colchester holds 53rd annual Independence Day parade
Colchester’s annual Independence Day parade entered its 53rd year this Fourth of July. This year’s parade was held in honor of State Senator Dick Mazza of Colchester, who passed away in May. The parade included floats from several community organizations, local businesses and politicians. Youth organizations like local scout troops and sports teams got in on the action too, including Colchester’s own District 1 Little League champion softball team.
Milton man arrested on multiple warrants, provides false information during traffic stop
MILTON — Vermont State Police apprehended a 40-year-old man on multiple arrest warrants after a routine traffic stop on Interstate 89 North on July 3. Eric Badore of Colchester was identified as a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for speeding at mile marker 101.8 around 1:20 p.m. Known...
Alumni of Brandon High School celebrate teacher Mary Force
BRANDON—We all had at least one teacher who made a difference in our lives, who understood us when no one else seemed to, who guided us when others gave up, who provided encouragement when we most needed it, who got more from us than we thought we could give, or who gave us the tough love we needed to pull ourselves together.
Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner
Unrelated to the ownership change, the United States Postal Service has recently decided to end its contract with the store, according to the former owner. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner.
A little rain doesn’t spoil Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day
Despite soggy weather, Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration attracted a hardy crowd that cheered on dozens of runners, took in the parade down Main Street, and gathered for an afternoon concert in the park on Saturday. The Waterbury Rotary Club starts planning for “NQID” (as it’s known for...
Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed
A new community group filed for temporary injunction Wednesday morning, asking a court to halt the sale of the school. Meanwhile, some students have struggled to resume their education. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed.
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame
From climate change to shifting consumer preferences and markets, Vermont’s agriculture industry has faced obstacles and opportunities over the years. Starksboro resident Ellen Kahler has spent nearly two decades collaborating with other Vermonters to address those challenges and strengthen the state’s food system. We’re glad you’re interested in...
Take a walk to learn about city’s history
The history of Vergennes dates back to September of 1788, when leaders of the surrounding towns made final an agreement to carve a city out of their lands, basing it around Otter Creek’s falls and the river basin below. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand...
Secondhand shop opens in Monkton
MONKTON — Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling once more. Monkton...
Lawson’s Finest Liquids brews special beer for Do Good Fest
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - For their 10th annual Do Good Festival, National Life Group asked Lawson’s Finest Liquids to blend a beverage that gives back. “We are getting a really beautiful fruity juicy IPA today,” said Kelly Putnam of Lawson’s. The drink is being specially made for...
Cynthia Huard performs her final concert at RCMS
Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. – ROCHESTER – After thirty years as artistic director of the Rochester Chamber Music Society, Cynthia Huard will perform her final concert on Sunday, July 7, at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church. She will be accompanied by the newly appointed artistic director, violinist Adda Kridler, violinist Mary Rowell and cellist Ani Kalajian. A longtime advocate of collaborative music making, Cynthia Huard will continue to perform and hopefully return to the RCMS as guest artist.
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