The Outside Story: The under-ice food web
This winter, Saint Michael’s College biology professor and writer Declan McCabe took to pond ice to peek below the surface. Because while the under-ice food web is reduced in wintertime compared to summer, it is certainly not dormant.
Obituary: John D. Sherman, Jr.
John D. Sherman, Jr., was born October 22, 1958 to John D. and Jean F. Sherman of Chicago, Illinois, whose entire family of five children and parents moved to Vermont in the early 1960s settling in Waitsfield.
Upcoming library events: Saturday games; a film examining ‘disability’; tips for users of older cellphones
Upcoming March events at the Waterbury Public Library include Saturday board and card games starting up March 5; an online viewing and later discussion of the film, ‘Crutch’ that examines the concept of ‘disability’; and tips for users of older cellphones now that 3G networks are shutting down.
The Outside Story: An unexpected ruffed grouse winter visitor
A few weeks ago, I noticed a dark, football-shaped shadow skulking quietly among the stems of honeysuckle and lilac by our driveway.
Valley Players plan staged reading of Tucker Atwood play
The Valley Players will present a staged reading of the 2021 Valley Players Playwright Award winner “Dance Again,” by Tucker Atwood, on Saturday, March 5.
Obituary: Jeffrey Clay Siner
Jeffrey Clay Siner, 58, of Waterbury, Vermont, died at home unexpectedly of a cardiac event in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Waterbury Historical Society publishes a look at 21st century Waterbury
The Waterbury Historical Society’s new book “A Century in Waterbury, Vermont: Stories of Resilience, Growth and Community” is now available.
New director joins Waterbury Area Food Shelf
The Waterbury Area Food Shelf has a new director who brings experience from years working at the Vermont Food Bank and local roots as a community member.
Obituary: Rolland W. Lafayette
Rolland W. Lafayette Jr., 93, of Waterbury, VT passed away on February 9, 2022 surrounded by family.
Obituary: Thomas Sandretto
Thomas Sandretto born February 20, 1947, in Montpelier, VT to Gelsomino and Helen (Lunna) Sandretto, died unexpectedly February 9, 2022, at the age of 74 in Sanford, NC.
Obituary: Loleta M. Perry
Loleta Maybelle Perry, 83, passed away with her family by her side at her home in Moretown, on Saturday February 12, 2022.
Mad River Chorale resumes rehearsals Feb. 28
After waiting for COVID-19 Omicron cases to subside, Mad River Chorale conductor Mary Jane Austin and the chorale’s board of directors have announced the start of the group’s spring term.
The Outside Story: Crows in Winter
During winter, I catch glimpses of crows as they fly swiftly over our valley, cawing, or gather in small groups to feed on roadkill along the highway.
Obituary: Emily Walls
Emily Walls, age 56, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 6, 2022, after a long and admirable fight against cancer.
Obituary: Edward Andrew McDonough
With his family by his side, Edward McDonough passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, of complications from pneumonia. He was 55 years old.
Bottle drive through Feb. 19 by Harwood Rotary Interact Club
Are cans and bottles to recycle piling up at your house?
The Outside Story: The bugs that come inside
I was settling in to answer a few emails when I heard, “Dad, some huge bug just flew into the lampshade!”
Contest winner Haverstick’s stunningly colorful photos on view at Axel’s
The winner of last year’s Photography Shoot-Out contest has a new exhibition on view at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop titled “Nature’s Images Reimagined,” and it runs through March 5.
Dog licenses due for renewal by April 1
According to state statute, all dogs in Vermont over the age of six months are required to be licensed each year.
The Outside Story: To stay or go? How birds weather winter
Were it not for compelling evidence to the contrary, I’d believe I descended from birds – migratory birds in particular.