Stowe farm hosts 3rd annual Strawberry Jam music festival Aug. 8
For one summer day, Stowe’s Strawberry Hill Farm welcomes music lovers for an afternoon and evening of live music in a quintessential Vermont setting.
Supreme Court hosts Calais painter’s ‘Animal, Mineral’ exhibit
A summer exhibition of Calais artist Heidi Broner’s paintings at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery has a reception set for Friday, Aug. 7.
Cinnamon fern withstands the tests of time
Contemplating the cinnamon fern in our woods, I see in one glance the spores ripening over spring and summer, the creep of a rhizome over centuries, and the hundreds of millions of years of a lineage that has watched the dinosaurs come and go.
Obituary: Nancy Lee Stanley
Nancy Lee (Lamotte) Stanley, 79, of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center, with her son James by her side.
Obituary: Susan Squier
Burlington native and jazz vocalist Susan (Wilson) Squier died at age 88 on July 17, 2026. A gathering to celebrate Susan’s life will be held on Aug. 22 in Winooski.
Service notice: Judy Woodruff
A Mass of Christian Burial for Judy Woodruff, 85, of Waterbury, will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church on South Main Street in Waterbury.
Obituary: Glenn Robert Jones
Glenn Robert Jones, 71, of Hyde Park, passed away on July 13, 2026. Glenn was born on June 25, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Betty Jones.
Service notice: John A. Bramblett
A Celebration of Life honoring John A. Bramblett, who passed away in September 2025, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Leo’s Hall in Waterbury.
Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee invites new volunteers to Aug. 7 training
Effective flood response is a matter of math: Volunteers + training = a faster cleanup. And a faster cleanup can make all the difference for affected residents when it comes to salvaging property, saving money, and maintaining the best possible mental health.
Local residents among 144 appointments to state boards, commissions
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed 144 Vermonters to various state boards and commissions, his office announced this week.
Bog beauty: White-fringed bog-orchid
White-fringed bog-orchid (Platanthera blephariglottis) is the showiest of our region’s 13 bog orchids, all members of the genus Platanthera.
Vermonters asked to help count turkeys in July-August
It’s that time of year when the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks Vermonters for help in sizing up the state’s wild turkey population.
Neighborhood parties can get a boost from Montpelier grant program
Montpelier’s community development nonprofit, Montpelier Alive, announced a grant program this week to help Washington County residents throw neighborhood parties.
Singer-songwriter Becca Hannah plays the Big Picture on Friday
Touring to support her debut album, singer-songwriter Becca Hannah stops at the Big Picture Theater and Café this Friday, July 24.
Obituary: Jemma Halter
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Jemma Halter, on the morning of July 4, 2026, at the age of 20.
Obituary: Gerald Mann Maynard
Gerald “Jerry” Mann Maynard, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home in Moretown, Vermont.
L.A. theater company’s summer residency brings two plays and more to Waterbury’s Grange Hall
The Los Angeles-based Monday Nights Theatre Company has set its sights on Waterbury for a summer residency stint that will present two plays and several other theatrical events and workshops over the next two weeks.
Fabric of a town: ‘Worn History’ exhibit showcases clothing, textiles
The Waterbury Historical Society has mined its extensive collection of local artifacts, choosing a unique selection for its newest exhibit, “Worn History: Clothing, Textiles & Identities Across Generations.” A July 25 weekend program on local Civil War history offers a chance to view the exhibit as well.
New exhibit plants ‘Sensitive Seeds’ in bold abstract works at The Phoenix
The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall throws open the doors on Friday to a more than five-month exhibition of bold, abstract new paintings by Massachusetts artist Mary Lynn Burke. A free opening reception 6-8 p.m. will feature live piano music.
A species of its own, the smooth green snake is a grassland hidden jewel
Most of our northeastern snakes draw their coloring from the palette of earthly tones, coming in browns, grays, and yellows. One species stands out: the smooth green snake, an emerald reptile that looks like it would be more at home in a tropical rainforest than in our northern biomes.