Waitsfield United Church presents antique quilt show
In its first community event post-pandemic, the Waitsfield United Church of Christ presents a quilt show over the next several weeks at the Village Meeting House.
The Outside Story: Showy digger wasps are proficient providers
Last summer while working in the garden, I was startled when a fast-flying wasp dropped a plump pumpkin spider on the soil in front of me.
Vermont Air National Guard’s South Burlington base reopens for public tours
SOUTH BURLINGTON – The Vermont Air National Guard has resumed its public tours at its base adjacent with Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.
Town hiring for reorganized Planning & Zoning Department
After the recent retirement of Waterbury’s zoning administrator, town officials have decided to restructure the planning and zoning staff and are now seeking an assistant administrator for that department.
Vermont Philharmonic to perform pops concert at Moose Meadow Lodge Aug. 8
After 18 months of COVID-19-imposed silence, the Vermont Philharmonic has announced it will return for its 63rd season with its annual Summer Pops Concert on the lawn at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Aug. 8.
'Phoenix Rising' art project surpasses fundraising goal
Waterbury Arts recently met and surpassed its $46,000 fundraising goal for the "Phoenix Rising" public art project planned for Stowe Street to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene.
Nathan Lord promoted to brigadier general in Army National Guard
Waterbury resident and Afghanistan War veteran Nathan Lord became the New York National Guard’s newest general officer during a ceremony at his family’s home in York, Maine, on July 9.
Obituary: Pauline R. Hodgdon
Funeral notice: Friends and family of Pauline R. Hodgdon are invited to attend her funeral service at St. Andrew’s Church in Waterbury, at 11 a.m. on July 31. A reception will follow in the church hall after the service. There are no calling hours and there will be no graveside service. Pauline passed away at her home in Waterbury on March 5, 2021.
Obituary: Mark William Martin
Mark William Martin, 57, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 12, 2021. Born in Montpelier on October 3, 1963, he was the son of the late William C. Martin and Virginia (Lamos) Martin, of Waterbury Center.
Montpelier’s Brown Bag Summer Concert Series resumes
If your daytime travels find you in Montpelier on Thursdays, Hunger Mountain Co-op’s free Brown Bag Summer Concert Series might be worth checking out. The series runs Aug. 5 through Sept. 9.
Jan Sandman paintings on exhibit at Axel’s through Aug. 14
If you missed last week’s opening reception, there’s still lots of time to catch the latest exhibition at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop.
The Outside Story: How flowers get their color
To quote the French dramatist Jean Giradoux, “The flower is the poetry of reproduction.
Obituary: Donna (Morse) Ducas
Donna (Morse) Ducas, 60, of Waterbury Center, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021, surrounded by her family at UVM Medical Center. She was born in Montpelier, Vt., on September 4, 1960, the daughter of the late Roland and Betty (Gavin) Morse.
Obituary: Fay J. “Punk” Dow
Fay J. “Punk” Dow, 71, of Eden passed away surrounded by family and friends after a long and valiant fight with cancer at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington on Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021.
Interested in improving Waterbury’s internet service? Here’s how to get involved
Attention Waterbury residents with bad internet service – or at least those who are interested in getting better internet service for themselves and their neighbors.
Rotary honors five new Harwood Union graduates
At the June 24 Concert in the Park in Waterbury, the Waterbury Rotary Club honored five recent high school graduates who were recipients of the club’s annual scholarship awards.
Senior Center reopens for Wednesday meals; open house on Saturday
Over the past year, COVID-19 hit our local senior population hard. Early in the pandemic in 2020, those in the older age groups were told to stay home and self-isolate and the Waterbury Area Senior Center was forced to close its doors for congregate meals.
The Outside Story: Moth invasion takes its toll
In hard-hit areas of Vermont, these pests have stripped leaves from trees, causing them to look more like their winter selves than lush summer shade trees. While some may say they hear the caterpillars eating, the sound is actually made by caterpillar frass – or poop – pinging the leaves below.
Obituary: Sally E. Stevens Finn
Sally Eileen Finn, 91, died in her sleep on February 24, 2021, at Benchmark Senior Living Facility in Shrewsbury, Mass.
WATA's 2021 Gravel Grinder
The Waterbury Area Trails Alliance has helped revolutionize Waterbury’s bike trails in recent years. This summer the organization is thriving with group bike rides and trail work events. Jesse McDougall captures the energy and enthusiasm of WATA’s bikers in this short video report.