The Outside Story: Moles, shrews and secret winter caches
In November, I was making soup to stock the freezer when I looked out my kitchen window and spotted a red squirrel rustling through the leaves in search of acorns.
Outdoor skating opens in time for Christmas tree bonfire
Local residents looking to dispose of Christmas trees may drop them off this week at Anderson Field near the town swimming pool where the outdoor ice rink has also just opened for skating.
Celebrate New Year's Eve outdoors and online
Although there are no public celebrations in Waterbury for New Year’s Eve, there are several in-person and virtual events in Vermont that you might want to check out including fireworks in Montpelier, livestream events from St. Johnsbury, and Burlington’s hybrid Highlight celebration.
Dog park enlists new volunteers to keep popular spot for pups open
Volunteers who oversee the popular canine-friendly corner gathering spot near the Waterbury Ice Center have a message for local dogs and their humans: Have no fear, the Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park is (still) here.
Upcoming programs at the Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library has several programs for adults coming up in January and February. For more information and to register, visit the library’s website at waterburypubliclibrary.com.
The Outside Story: Juncos - The original ‘snow birds’
Most winters, the dark-eyed junco is one of the most common birds at my feeder.
A Christmas tradition: A village in the village
The holidays are a time for traditions. Especially when everyday life may seem unfamiliar, disrupted, or new for a myriad of reasons, keeping traditions can bring comfort and joy.
2021 Local Christmas services
More local churches are offering in-person Christmas services this year than last but many are still taking precautions to keep from becoming too crowded at what is often the most popular time of the year.
Shopping with Cheryl: Tips for a last-minute Christmas
There are at least three certainties in the world of a college professor: Most students will never read the syllabus; grading is an occupational hazard; and December final exams will invariably derail your attempts to prepare for the holidays in a reasonable fashion, no matter how carefully you intend to do otherwise.
Waterbury Winterfest fine-tuning schedule for Jan.-Feb. events
Organizers for Waterbury Winterfest report a healthy turnout at the Dec. 12 silent auction and sing-along hosted at Blackback Pub and they say they are fine-tuning the schedule for Winterfest 2022 coming up in January and early February.
Red Cross appeals to holiday donors as blood supply dips
The American Red Cross has issued a call for blood and platelet donors during the holiday stretch as the nation’s and region’s blood supply is at historically low levels and continues to decline.
Library hosts winter solstice meditation
Winter Solstice in many cultures around the world is a sacred time of deep reflection and gratitude for the year’s past and setting intentions for the year ahead.
Santa visits add up as the 25th nears
If it were an election year, one might speculate that Santa Claus was running for office judging by how he’s making the rounds this year.
The Outside Story: How to preserve a snowflake – really
Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) lived his entire life in Jericho, Vermont, where he developed a passion for snowflakes at an early age.
Obituary: Nicholas D. Kenyon
Nicholas D. Kenyon passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2021, at the age of 43. He is profoundly missed.
Downtown Sunday: Reindeer, vaccines, shopping specials
Holiday shopping this Sunday will have downtown merchants offering special events, a visit by two reindeer, and a free pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The Outside Story: The favorite conifer Christmas tree
Every year my husband and I cut a Christmas tree on family land. We look for a young balsam fir growing in the power line right-of-way or in a forest clearing.
Sunday benefit kicks off Waterbury Winterfest 2022
Waterbury's signature wintertime celebration returns in January with the Wanderlust 2022 challenge starting Jan. 8 and five days of Waterbury Winterfest activities, Feb. 2-6, according to organizers.
Carols at Waterbury Center Community Church on Sunday, Dec. 12
The Waterbury Center Community Church invites all to stop by this Sunday, December 12, starting at 4 p.m. for a holiday celebration.
Library hosts ‘Ghost Stories on a Winter’s Night’ Dec. 15
In the Victorian tradition of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” the Waterbury Public Library will host a special event Wednesday, Dec. 15, for a spooky exchange of stories on a dark winter’s night.