The Outside Story: Colorful gentians feed bumblebees
The deep purple caught my eye, an unexpected color amid the autumn-hued palette of gold, red, and orange.
SunCommon organizes annual ‘Sun CARnival’ Saturday in South Burlington
Dozens of electric car drivers will converge in South Burlington on Saturday to share their cars and experiences at the annual Sun CARnival event organized by SunCommon for National Drive Electric Week.
Waterbury’s Peter Miller visits virtually with alma mater’s photo club this weekend
This Sunday, Waterbury photographer and writer Peter Miller, renowned for his black-and-white portraits of Vermonters, Vermont, and beyond, returns virtually to his alma mater for a photo exhibition and discussion of his work.
Adult Education and Literacy Week celebrates adult learners making progress
Gov. Phil Scott last week signed a proclamation designating Sept. 19-25 Adult Education and Literacy Week to celebrate the accomplishments of adult learners as they gain skills and credentials necessary to move ahead in careers, further education, and job training.
Library receives national grant to focus on New Americans
The Waterbury Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in an American Library Association initiative to better serve small and rural communities.
Sept. 24-Oct. 10: Valley Players present ‘Noises Off’
For the next three upcoming weekends, The Valley Players present the comedy “Noises Off” by Michael Frayne.
Twenty years later: 9/11 remembered
Last Saturday marked the 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Outside Story: Purple finches are birds for all seasons
In September, as summer yields to fall, most of the colorful birds that breed in our region during spring and summer head south for warmer locales.
Sunzilla and the Other Green Monster weigh in
The 28th Annual Waterbury Rotary Hunt for Sunzilla and The Other Green Monster didn’t disappoint this year.
Missing ‘the best friend Waterbury ever had’
Waterbury Arts Fest returned to Stowe Street and Bidwell Lane this weekend after a 2020 hiatus and one of the event’s leading organizers and champions was missing for the first time in its 19-year history.
Vermont Climate Council seeks public input on statewide Climate Action Plan
MONTPELIER – From hotter days to more frequent and intense storms, Vermont’s climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state.
Burning dry firewood saves money and improves air quality
MONTPELIER – With wood stove season rapidly approaching, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation has tips for choosing the best dry wood to maximize heat for your home and minimize air pollution from burning it.
Caution to drivers: Moose on the move
Fall is breeding season for moose and drivers need to be alert and cautious as moose are on the move and likely to be crossing roadways, especially after dark or early in the morning.
The Outside Story: As summer wanes, fawns lose their spots
I have often been stopped in my tracks by the sight of a white-tailed doe standing in the lush summer grass.
Mad River Chorale rehearsals postponed to Sept. 27
Due to the unpredictable covid situation, the Mad River Chorale has postponed the start of rehearsals for the fall/holiday 2021 season while the conductor and board of directors work on ways to make the singers’ time together as safe as possible.
Remembering the Waterbury state offices a decade after Irene
That 2011 late summer Sunday when Tropical Storm Irene dumped so much rain on Vermont, I spent the day with ear glued to WDEV radio in Waterbury.
Irene commemoration documentary celebrates community
The senior capstone project by Champlain College students Connor Greene and Ben Nicholas contributes to the Waterbury Historical Society's documentation of Tropical Storm Irene on the 10th anniversary.
Lt. Tara Thomas promoted to commander of Williston state police field station
Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, recently announced the transfer of Lt. Tara Thomas to commander of the Williston Field Station.
Sept. 10-11: Waterbury Arts Fest returns for 19th annual block party, arts market
After a 2020 hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterbury Arts Fest returns next weekend, starting with a Friday night Block Party.
New pastor joins Stowe Community Church
Following a year-long search, Stowe Community Church is welcoming the Rev. Daniel Gary Haugh to serve as its new pastor as of Sept. 1.