American Legion to mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony
Twenty years after the terror attacks on America, citizens of Waterbury will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Duxbury Historical Society’s ‘Let’s Make a Deal Lawn Sale’ returns Sept. 11
Fall is in the air and the season of craft sales, garage sales and such is upon us. On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Duxbury Historical Society sets up at the town offices and garage for its annual Let's Make A Deal Lawn Sale.
Hunting Sunzilla and that ‘Other Green Monster’
It’s already that time of year again when local gardeners need to survey their sunflowers and choose wisely to enter the annual Hunt for Sunzilla.
Stowe Theatre Guild welcomes back theatre-goers with play on Hedy Lamarr
Next weekend, the Stowe Theatre Guild Presents its first live show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Outside Story: Common grackles show their colors
The grackle appeared early last spring, the day before I put the feeder away (so as not to tempt the bears who would soon be awakening from their winter dens).
Then and now: Floodgates project returns to document community healing through art
There are so many stories to tell in regard to what life was like for those of us living in Waterbury, Vermont after Irene. The story I'll share is about meeting Michael Valente in August of 2012.
Jack Carter Celebration of Life
A celebration of the life of Jack Carter of Waterbury will be held on Sunday, August 29, at 2 p.m. in Rusty Parker Park in Waterbury village.
The Outside Story: These spiders are masters of disguise
I put the small brown ant I had mounted (but never identified) under a microscope and peered down at it. Two huge, headlight-like eyes stared back at me.
Mad River Chorale moves summer fundraising concert to Camp Meade
The Mad River Chorale has announced that it has moved its concert for this Thursday, Aug. 26, to outdoors at Camp Meade at 7 p.m.
Duxbury inn hosts ‘Broadway in Vermont’
Given that Broadway theatres remain closed until later this fall, a Vermont native and Broadway performer has assembled a cast to travel to the Green Mountains for a special outdoor concert performance this Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury.
The Outside Story: Alpine zone awaits high-altitude hikers
Hikers climbing the Northeast’s highest peaks are familiar with several different vegetative zones that they traverse along the way. On the summits, they can encounter plants so hardy that many also grow in the Arctic, thousands of miles to the north.
Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet rolls into Waterbury
After a 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts have rolled into Waterbury for their 64th Antique and Classic Car Meet this weekend.
2012's ‘After Irene – The Floodgates Art Project’ returns for anniversary
In 2012, a year after Tropical Storm Irene devastated Waterbury, "After Irene - The Floodgates Art Project" went on exhibit as a display of community resilience in response to that tragedy and a testament to the healing power of art.
State Police warn public about potential scam text messages
The Vermont State Police want the public to be aware of scam text messages that appear to be official requests from state government for personally identifying information.
Waterbury moose doesn’t survive encounter with vehicle
There appears to have been a tragic turn of events for a young bull moose who attracted much public attention earlier this summer along Route 100 in Waterbury Center.
Waterbury LEAP holds fourth Electric Vehicle Fest on Aug. 18
People interested in learning more about energy-efficient transportation can ask questions and see a variety of electric vehicles in person at Waterbury LEAP’s Electric Vehicle Fest at Crossett Brook Middle School on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
The Outside Story: Opossums are moving north
The opossums that show up on my students’ trail cameras at St. Michael’s College sometimes look out of place with their naked tails and frostbitten ears that seem so poorly suited to Vermont weather.
Bookstore enlists help to fold 1,000 paper cranes
In honor of World Peace Day on Sept. 21, Bridgeside Books is asking community members of all ages to help fold 1,000 paper cranes to hang in the bookstore and then send to the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park in Japan.
Waterbury pool goes to the dogs on Sunday
This Sunday is the last day for the town pool to be open this summer and Waterbury Recreation will give local canines a chance to cool off with their people nearby.
Park group unveils all-terrain wheelchair available for loan
Approximately 90 people attended last weekend’s community barbeque and picnic at Hope Davey Park in Waterbury Center sponsored by Friends of Hope Davey Park Inc.