Young loons may linger before winging to the ocean
At this point in the season, most migrating songbirds and raptors have already left. But on lakes and ponds across New England, some loons are still fishing and paddling.
Library serves up art, music, acupuncture, games and more in November
From music and art, acupuncture and silent reading, writing discussions and gaming, here are highlights from the Waterbury Library for November.
Gyttja: The mud beneath us reveals the past
Most northern lakes have at least 10 feet of mud beneath the basins. The technical term for this lake bottom mud made of mineral silt and decaying organic matter is gyttja, a Swedish word pronounced “yitcha.”
Veterans invited to share stories at Vets Town Halls, starting Sunday in Montpelier
This month in connection with Veterans Day, a number of Vets Town Hall events will be held, starting on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.
In a Tuesday talk, Lindner details 1948 murder of a Vermonter in Europe
The Waterbury Rotary Club hosts a presentation on Tuesday by local historian Brian Lindner about a little-remembered piece of post-World War II history with a timely anniversary and a Vermont connection.
Vermont 911 now connects callers to 988 for mental health support
Across Vermont, 911 operators have begun connecting Vermonters directly to trained mental health counselors under a new 911-to-988 protocol.
Creating caches in preparation for winter
Red-breasted nuthatches, like the one hiding seeds under the white pine’s bark, typically stay in cold climates. They employ a clever trick to ensure they have enough food to last the winter: they create secret food caches across the landscape for later consumption.
Axel’s spotlights contest winner Justin Highet’s images through Nov. 22
When Justin Highet moved to Vermont in 2016, photography was something he fit in “when there was time.” This fall, it takes the spotlight. After winning First Prize in Axel’s 2025 Photography Shoot Out, Highet now steps forward for his first solo exhibition at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop — a collection that celebrates his wide-ranging love for the craft itself.
Stowe Free Library hosts a Howl-O-Ween Pet Party Oct. 26
The Friends of Stowe Free Library extend an invitation to the Waterbury community to join them for a Howl-O-Ween Pet Party on Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m to noon.
Ripples from the Reservoir: Mid-October edition
Some thoughts as autumn marches by: We have loved being surrounded by the fabulous fall colors, no matter how muted or brilliant the foliage season may have been. We were forced to tolerate the increase in traffic and tourists, but those of us fortunate enough to get out on the water had the best experience!
Waterbury Center safety, accessibility project leads a walking tour on Nov. 2
A new effort to assess and improve safety and accessibility in Waterbury Center invites the public to a walking tour on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Vermont Philharmonic appoints an assistant conductor
The Vermont Philharmonic has announced the appointment of a new assistant conductor.
Nematode nemesis: The hidden world of carnivorous fungi
Every major lineage of fungus has produced some species capable of consuming the minuscule animals that occupy nearly the entire surface of the earth. Nematodes make up the majority of this micro-zoo.
Trade food donations for pumpkins, Halloween treats, ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s
Staff members at Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury ice cream factory will host their annual Pumpkin Giveaway and Food Drive next Sunday morning, Oct. 19, at the factory.
Winter clothing drive seeks donations through Oct. 15; distribution is Oct. 17-18
The Waterbury Center Community Church fall clothing drive collection runs through Oct. 15. Distribution is Friday, Oct. 17.
Avian tool use is not so bird-brained
The idea that a wide variety of birds can use tools is a relatively new one. In Jane Goodall’s 1971 global review of animal tool use, “Tool-Using in Primates and Other Vertebrates,” she only cited a handful of bird species as being capable of tool use. Now, a little more than 50 years later, dozens of bird species are known to use tools.
TURNmusic hosts two sets of workshops on grief and musicianship
TURNmusic announces two sets of workshops this fall, one focused on working through grief and another on nurturing musicianship.
Vt. pianist, composer shares his ‘Inheritances’ in a homecoming concert
Vermont-grown piano virtuoso Adam Tendler returns to his hometown of Barre next month for a concert performance that promises to be both deeply personal and a reflection of work by many composers.
Town offices special announcement
Waterbury and Duxbury town offices have some changes to their regular schedules this coming week.
Oct. 11: Fall household hazardous waste collection at Crossett Brook
Fall cleanup is an opportunity to purge garages, sheds, basements and more of hard-to-dispose-of household products such as unwanted cleaners and pesticides, paint, batteries and more.