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Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
Maple Roots Festival at Morse Farm Celebrates Local Musicians
A bird’s-eye view of central Vermont might feature a woodland landscape of rolling hills and twisting rivers, dotted with a network of bandstands radiating rhythms and the pulse of people connecting through dance and song. That will certainly be the case on July 27, when bluegrass strings blended with reggae beats will reverberate from the fields of Morse Farm for the 4th Annual Maple Roots Festival, held rain or shine from noon to midnight.
‘Neers rally for 9th straight win
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Mountaineers have been on a tear of late, but Tuesday’s win at the Rec might be the best of the bunch. The ‘Neers rallied from an 8-1 ninth inning deficit with eight runs in the frame to down Bristol 9-8 and extend their win streak to nine in a row.
Rosie’s Girls, Vermont Works for Women’s trades exploration summer camp, returns to Barre and Essex
Vermont Business Magazine Sparks and sawdust are flying as Vermont Works for Women runs two weeks of its popular Rosie’s Girls camp in Barre and Essex this summer. Vermont Works for Women created Rosie’s Girls in 2000 as a way to encourage girls and gender-expansive youth to explore non-traditional fields for their gender, such as STEM and the skilled trades, in a safe, fun, and empowering summer camp setting. Campers gain hands-on experience in fields like construction and welding, use power tools, and learn life skills to support their growth and career journeys. Camps are run by Vermont Works for Women staff and many partners around the state each summer.
Waterbury Center State Park reopens – but the beach needs time to recover
Less than two weeks after the latest flood filled the Waterbury Reservoir to its brim, Waterbury Center State Park has reopened for visitors – but the beach area and swimming are still off-limits. Vermont State Parks announced the reopening on Monday with the condition that the public steer clear...
Police investigating death of man found floating in Lake Champlain
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington Police confirmed that a body was found in Lake Champlain over the weekend, but the death is not being considered suspicious. Police said they received a call on Sunday morning reporting a body floating in the water. Officers and Coast Guard officials were able to...
VT Community Loan Fund lends $2.13 million in 2nd quarter 2024
VCLF Financing Helps Nonprofit Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool Complete its Forever ‘Nest’. Vermont Business Magazine Snapshots of Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool students illustrate the wonder of childhood discovery in nature. A young girl on a forest trail collects autumn leaves into a bouquet. Students gather to investigate a pond’s intricate ecosystem; a fallen tree inspires inquiry.
Aerial dance meets outdoor adventure at tree dancing workshop
BRATTLEBORO-p>Award winning trapeze dancers Serenity Smith Forchion, an internationally known circus aerialist, and Mark Przekurat, an arborist intent on educating the world about the future of our forests, are offering their workshop in two levels on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...
Sweetback Sisters return to Next Stage on Aug. 2
PUTNEY-Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Centered around the harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix originals and interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out...
Music spanning four centuries featured this week at Yellow Barn
PUTNEY-Yellow Barn enters the second half of its summer festival this week with performances on Thursday through Saturday (July 25–27), and a Saturday morning masterclass with Laurence Lesser (July 27). Returning to the Big Barn stage this summer are violinist Anthony Marwood, clarinetist Alan Kay, cellist John Myerscough, and...
Bandwagon series presents Bombay Rickey on July 27
PUTNEY-The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents five-piece band Bombay Rickey, on Saturday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), 10 Town Crier Drive. "[Bombay Rickey is] easily one of the most adventurous and daring artists we've worked with - how many ensembles are...
Reading & Northern promotes Busher to VP of real estate
The Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has promoted Jolene Busher to vice president of real estate. She will report to Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning Christina Muller-Levan. Most recently assistant VP of real estate, Busher joined the RBMN in April 2007 as a part-time car attendant in...
First Fresh Cut Film Festival a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield’s first film festival was a huge success, selling out the theater to show five short films by local filmmakers: “The Journey home” by Mark Stanley, “BIAVT Walk and Roll” by the late Chris Burge, “Dual” by the Flugge family of HotBrick Lighting and Grip, “The Sins of Salem” by Brad Courtmanche, and “This Crowded Room” by Rafael Burgos Nieves.
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Honored as All-Academic Teams by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Vermont men's and women's track and field program has been honored as an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Catamounts women's team posted a GPA of 3.629 while the men's team posted a GPA of 3.343 to earn the honors.
From ‘Verd Mont’ to Paris: Green Mountain athletes set for Olympics
Montgomery runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Burlington rugby player Ilona Maher and Norwich rower William Bender are ready to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Games. Read the story on VTDigger here: From ‘Verd Mont’ to Paris: Green Mountain athletes set for Olympics.
Snowmobilers look to rehab flood-battered bridge over the Winooski
Barely a month after a carefully planned, technical operation to remove a tree caught in the span since the July and December 2023 floods, two more logs are now jammed into the structure and debris covers the deck. The volunteers who look after the bridge say another expedition now will be required to clear it span and resume repairs if they hope to continue to use the bridge in future winters.
Springfield Selectboard moves forward with stormwater mitigation
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Prior to calling their regular meeting to order on July 15, the Springfield Selectboard held a short public hearing to gather any further comments with regards to the proposed Town Plan. When there were none, Board Chair Kristi Morris closed the hearing. Town planner and zoning...
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