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Colchester-Milton Rotary sees nearly 50 donors through August blood drive
COLCHESTER — The Colchester-Milton Rotary, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, saw 43 donors at its Aug. 13 blood drive, at Our Lady of Grace Church in Colchester. Forty-one donors gave whole blood and two gave platelets, also known as power red — with the power red donations counting for two units, or roughly two pints, each — altogether contributing 45 units yesterday. Each unit has the potential to save three lives.
After 13 years, the Gleanery calls it quits
PUTNEY-A packed house celebrated the Gleanery's 12-year run on Aug. 4, as the fine-dining restaurant closed its doors. The lawn outside was packed as well for the weekly Twilight Concert series. Concert promoter Barry Stockwell offered a touching tribute to Gleanery owner Elizabeth Ehrenberg, which brought a standing ovation from the crowd.
For South Newfane, a true win-win-win
SOUTH NEWFANE-We at the South Newfane Community Association (SNCA) are pleased to announce that the historic village church on Dover Road in the center of South Newfane, formerly the home of the South Newfane Baptist congregation, has recently been sold. The church had been closed for several years due to...
GM 604 Engine Package Available for Purchase Through ACT Tour Office
Barre, VT — After months of research and testing throughout the 2024 season, American-Canadian Tour officials have released today an updated plan for continued loyalty to the Crate Engine Program that has been a driving success in the ACT Late Models. An ACT-approved GM 604 engine is now available for purchase through the American-Canadian Tour offices in Barre, Vermont by contacting managing partner Cris Michaud via email at cris@acttour.com.
BREAKING: Pawlet Library Hires New Director
After nine contentious months without a librarian, the Library Board has voted to sign a contract hiring Christine Edwins as the new Pawlet Library Director. The vote was divided 3 to 2 with the two newest board members, Lauren Herbert and Cori Rail, dissenting. Edwins was in attendance at the...
Nelson family named top dairy farm
Scotch Burn Farm, an eighth-generation dairy operation in Ryegate, Vt., has been named the 2024 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
For this Plattsburgh author, the ADK family book fest is interactive and unique
This Saturday is the third annual Adirondack Family Book Festival in Lake Placid. It celebrates local children’s book authors and illustrators and features other award-winning writers from around the country. The event is from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the John Brown Farm. There will be crafts and...
Ongoing Flood Recovery, Business Support, and Key Economic Initiatives
By Joan Goldstein, Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development. Following July's devastating floods, we once again find ourselves facing the immense challenge of rebuilding in communities across our state. With over 300 businesses reporting damage to 211, the Emergency Board has approved $7 million for rapid relief via the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP).
New Hampshire man sentenced for stealing money from elderly Vermont woman
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A New Hampshire man will spend six months in prison after he admitted to stealing from an elderly Vermont woman. A federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Nicholas Melanson of Manchester on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen check. According to prosecutors, Melanson...
Lieutenant governor candidates eye their party's nomination for the general election
MONTPELIER, Vt. — One of the more competitive races in this major party primary is expected to be for the Vermont Lieutenant Governor's Office, with two candidates from each major party eyeing the seat. The four candidates come from very different backgrounds. Two have combined decades of experience in...
Vt. advocates call for green cards for Afghans who helped the US as evacuations continue overseas
This week marks three years since the Taliban captured Kabul and the U.S.-backed government fell in Afghanistan. In the aftermath, anyone associated with the former Afghan government faces threats to their safety. Under Taliban rule, women's rights to education, work, freedom of movement and representation are also incredibly restricted. According...
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