The Outside Story: Common Redpolls
As winter settles in, people watching their birdfeeders hope to catch a glimpse of something out of the ordinary – perhaps a visitor from the Far North.
Santa and Friends greet fans at a safe distance
The Waterbury Rotary Club’s annual Santa in the Park visit took on a pandemic twist last weekend as organizers rearranged it to be a drive-through event at Rusty Parker Memorial Park.
Zenbarn joins Everyone Eats free-meals program
Waterbury Center restaurant Zenbarn has joined a statewide program to help ensure that those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have enough to eat.
Solstice sky puts on a show
One night just before Christmas last year, my youngest daughter and I opted to walk the short distance home from dinner at my parents’ house, rather than drive with the rest of the family.
CVMC lands 3-year, $1 million federal grant to address opioid crisis
Central Vermont recently saw the award of a 3-year, $1 million Federal Rural Communities Opioid Response Programs grant to help support the work that Central Vermont Medical Center is doing in coordination with a key community coalition, the Washington County Substance Abuse Regional Partnership.
Mad River Chorale presents a virtual holiday concert
The Mad River Chorale will debut its first-ever virtual concert titled “Towards the Light” on Monday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
The show must go on at GMPA this weekend
Who hasn’t heard the expression “the show must go on” in show business, right? The students, teachers and staff at Green Mountain Performing Arts are embracing that mantra this weekend with their virtual holiday Winter Wonderland performance.
Fire Department teams up with Rural Fire Protection Task Force to restore fire-fighting water sources
The Waterbury Fire Department, in partnership with the Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force, recently completed the installation of a dry hydrant at the Blush Hill Estates fire pond as part of a program to improve fire protection in rural Vermont communities.
Hunger Mountain Christmas Bird Count happens Dec. 20
Each winter, birdwatchers across the Americas don their snow boots and grab binoculars to scour their hometowns, documenting and enjoying resident winter birds.
Of course Santa is coming to town
For many years the Waterbury Rotary Club has organized a visit by Santa Claus to our festive village. This year, Santa will be visiting again, although it will be a little different on Saturday due to the pandemic.
Help is available to navigate pandemic impacts
Many Vermonters are having a hard time right now and there is help available on a number of fronts. Some programs are ending soon, so now is the time to reach out for assistance.
Deck the halls and do a good deed
During this holiday season, much like the past eight months, Vermonters are looking to adapt their celebrations and traditions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harwood Interact Club’s annual drive supports families in need
This holiday season, Harwood Union High School’s Rotary Interact Club is holding its 17th annual Gifts Of Kindness drive to support the Circle Inc. emergency shelter in Barre for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The drive runs through Dec. 15.
The Outside Story: Tufted titmice flock to feeders
As winter approaches and snow coats the ground, the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) will again become a ubiquitous backyard visitor.
School wreath sale pivots for pandemic
The annual Crossett Brook Middle School PTO wreath sale has adjusted given COVID-19 but it’s still happening through Evergreen Gardens in Waterbury Center.
‘Reimagined’ River of Light goes on display Saturday, Dec. 5
It will have a familiar feel but this year’s River of Light lantern parade will have a completely different look when it comes together next Saturday as a walk-through, drive-through affair rather than a boisterous event that attracts a large crowd.
The Outside Story: Mighty oaks of the Northeast
Showers of acorns hit the ground and tapped our heads as my husband and I hiked the Appalachian Trail. Thousands of acorns strewn across the path atop multi-colored leaves made for treacherous passage.
Library hosts holiday Giving Tree through Dec. 10
Together we can make this holiday season a little brighter for our neighbors. The annual Waterbury Giving Tree program begins this Saturday, Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 10.
COVID-inspired project brings portraits to Village Market to evoke ‘A Better Place’
As quarantine transitioned from spring into summer, Duxbury artist Torrey Smith felt increasingly separated from her fellow community members.
Giving Thanks
The Waterbury Roundabout looked to young people this year to share their thoughts on how Thanksgiving 2020 might be different. More importantly, we wanted to know about the things for which they are giving thanks. Here are their responses.