Moving on: Porcupettes no more
Young porcupines are dispersing from their mothers this time of year, and with that, leaving behind the cutest name for a baby animal – porcupette – as they strike out on their own.
State recreation awards honor multiple Waterbury recipients
The Vermont Recreation & Parks Association recently announced its annual awards and winners included multiple recipients from Waterbury.
Arborists gather at Little River State Park for service, training
Little River State Park was the site recently for an inaugural gathering of 21 tree care professionals from around Vermont for an arborist’s day of service.
Waterbury Thanksgiving traditions continue with turkey drive, senior dinner
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, volunteers in the community are gearing up to run two annual events that help ensure that many get to celebrate the holiday.
Friday workshop to button up drafty homes, save money on winter heat bills
Winter is at the doorstep and Waterbury LEAP is running a Button Up weatherization workshop on Friday for homeowners.
MakerSphere annual meeting celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, community spirit
At its recent annual meeting, MakerSphere brought together artists, makers and community supporters to celebrate creativity, volunteerism, and the organization’s growing impact on the local arts community.
Ripples from the Reservoir: Mid-November edition
The Friends of Waterbury Reservoir share a November update on wildlife, water and ice safety, and a report from its annual meeting where more than 200 people turned out to meet birds from the VINS Nature Center in Quechee.
Chamber players add voices in weekend concerts
Marking their 20th season, the Eleva Chamber Players collaborate this weekend with Counterpoint, Vermont’s professional choral ensemble in performances Saturday in Waterbury and Sunday in Waitsfield.
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.