August 13, 2009 RSS feed / News

Children Bring Drumming To Roxbury Free Library

The sounds of drumming filtered through the doors of the Roxbury Free Library on Friday morning as fourteen children gathered to create rhythm and sound. More...

Eighteen Graduate From Weatherization Program At Vermont Technical College

Eighteen adult learners from throughout Vermont engaged in a two-week weatherization training program this summer at Vermont Technical College with all 18 enjoying a 100 per cent success rate by passing the Vermont Weatherization Certificate instal More...

Donahue Family To Hold Reunion

Plans have been announced for a extended family reunion for descendants of Jeremiah Cornelius and Margaret (Clarke) Donahue on Sunday, September 6 at Maison Killaha, 134 Donahue Drive. More...

Informational Meeting for Special Town Meeting

August 19th at 7:00 pm

Williamstown Middle/High School - Performing Arts Laboratory To discuss and answer questions concerning the following articles: ARTICLE I:Shall the Town of Williamstown vote top appropriate the sun of $44, More...

Free Pick-Up Plus $30 For All Of Your Worn Out Refrigerators and Freezers

Efficiency Vermont has launched its new Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program which allows for free pick up of your old refrigerator or freezer and recycling in an environmentally friendly way. More...

Bill Doyle Remembers The Importance of The Battle of Bennington

On August 16th, Vermont will celebrate the Battle of Bennington. Edward Conant in his History of Vermont said the battle was "the first of a series that led to the surrender of Burgoyne's army. More...

New Feature Tests Kids' Basic Skills

We are pleased to share a new feature in our pages this week - Newspaper Fun - a high-energy, children's activity page that features puzzles, cartoons, games and a cast of off-beat, humorous animal characters. More...

Boys & Girls Club Needs Labor Day Weekend Volunteers

The Northfield Labor Day Weekend Celebration is right around the corner. On Saturday, September 5, Northfield Savings Bank will be holding its 32nd Annual Footrace! More...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The staff of the Northfield Pharmacy will dispose of medicine that you no longer need or want. Please do not dump old, outdated, unused medicine down the drain--it's not good for the environment. More...

Merchants Bank Makes Grant To Education Group

Wendy Rea, Merchants Bank Barre Branch President, left with Mary Leahy, Executive Team member of Central Vermont Adult Basic Education receiving a check from the Merchants Bank Foundation for $2,400. More...

Northfield CSA Will Sponsor Workshop To Start-Up Farmers

A day-long workshop planned for August 26, 2009 at the Green Mountain Girls Farm on Loop Road will help beginning and aspiring farmers learn about setting up livestock pasture systems and marketing strategies for start-up farms. More...

Go-Cart Track Owner Fined $3,200 For Act 250 Violations

The Environmental Court has fined Jeff Blow, the owner of the go-cart race track off Pirie Road $3,200 for Act 250 violations. Mr. More...

Public Meeting Before Town Meeting On Wednesday, August 19 To Discuss Issues

Two items are on the warning for the special town meeting which will be held on August 25. Polls will open at 10 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. in the fire house meeting room. More...

Healthier Living Workshops Begin August 20 at Gifford

RANDOLPH - Free workshops designed to add vitality to chronic disease sufferers' lives resume Aug. 20 at Gifford Medical Center. More...

Roxbury Gets New School Principal

As summer vacation winds down, the Roxbury Village School is beginning to see some fresh faces and activity. On a recent morning, former math teacher and new principal Denise Maurice was in her office organizing and reviewing curriculum. More...