Obituary: Walter LeBaron Luce
Walter Luce, of Waterbury Center, Vermont, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was just shy of 90 years old.
‘Explorations’: Axel’s staff presents group art show with a twist, May 15-June 22
The group show “Explorations” opens on May 15 with artwork and objects created by Axel’s staff members Kristen Santucci, Kate Montross and Steve Simoes.
Obituary: Michael Arthur Spinelli
Michael Arthur Spinelli, 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on May 3, 2024, at The Arbors in Shelburne, Vermont.
Obituary: Priscilla Rose Grout
Priscilla Rose Grout, beloved wife of the late Frederick Andrew Grout and cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, was peacefully called home to her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2024.
Obituary: Willis James “Bill” Morse
Willis James “Bill” Morse, 79, a lifelong resident of Duxbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Duxbury. Born in Duxbury on May 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Willis Howard and Barbara Agnes (Callahan) Morse.
Upcoming local performances
Upcoming local performances next weekend include Green Mountain Performing Arts annual spring recital at Spruce Peak, Afro Jazz artist and storyteller KeruBo-Ogoti Webster at the Grange Hall and No String Marionettes at The Phoenix hosted by TURNmusic.
Spring household hazardous waste roundup is May 18
It’s time to scour your cabinets, shelves, garages and sheds for those containers of unwanted cleaners and weed killers, old paint, batteries, and more to take to the Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Crossett Brook Middle School on Saturday, May 18.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife: Fawns found alone aren’t lost
Deer fawns are being born this time of year and state wildlife officials ask people to avoid disturbing or picking them up.
A young red squirrel grows up
Years ago, a hitchhiker found a baby red squirrel beneath a tree and brought it to the nature center where I worked as a naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator. The squirrel kit had not yet opened its eyes, so we estimated it was only three weeks old.
Obituary: Norma T. McLeod
Norma Lois (Taylor) McLeod, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Arbors in Shelburne, Vermont.
Obituary: Dennis Donald Cassidy
Dennis Donald Cassidy, 71, beloved father, Opa, and husband, lost his hard-fought battle with the devastating disease, PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), on March 14, 2024.
Bikers in the 16th annual Gravel Grinder take to local roads Sunday
Bluebird start for the 2023 Gravel Grinder bike ride fundraiser for the Waterbury Area Trails Alliance. Photo by Gordon Miller
Choruses join forces for spring concerts
The Mad River Chorale joins forces with South Burlington Community Chorus for an ensemble of 100 voices together singing works of Mozart, Fauré, and Bernstein, May 10 and 12.
Winners Announced for K-12 Student Fish Art Contest
Ten Vermont kids will get some new fishing gear as a reward for them entering the annual Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s annual art contest.
Obituary: Stephen Henry Lotspeich
Stephen Henry Lotspeich, known to family, friends and colleagues as Steve, died on Wednesday, April 24 in Berlin, Vermont at age 71.
Learning the language of birding
For veteran birders, the spring migration season is a delight, with new bird species arriving – or passing through – daily, in yards and forests, fields and wetlands. For newer birders or casual backyard bird watchers, this influx can be overwhelming.
Vt. Fish & Wildlife: Leave wild turtles alone
As amphibians and reptiles are on the move in springtime, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds the public that keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm turtles and threaten wild turtle populations.
Forecast is for ‘Chaos in the Valley’ on Friday
Dungeons & Dragons storytelling returns to the the Valley Players stage in Waitsfield on Friday with “Chaos in the Valley: Undefeated Champ.”
Dogs are Fast CATs at Dac Rowe Park May 4-5
The Green Mountain Dog Club holds its spring Fast CAT Fun Trial next Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at Dac Rowe athletic fields in downtown Waterbury.
May programs at Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are highlights for two upcoming self-improvement programs for adults in May.