Discovering Orion in the winter night sky
Orion is one of the most easily distinguished constellations, in part because of the three bright stars that form its belt. The hunter figure of Orion also wields a club raised above his head, a shield held before him, and a sword hanging from his belt.
Obituary: Ulilla Jean Costello
Ulilla Jean Costello, age 86, passed peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont, with her loving family by her side.
Train station’s Community Room to limit use to match Amtrak schedule
Citing concern for security and safety, the owners of the Waterbury Train Station have announced that the Community Room that serves rail passengers and the public will be closed starting Feb. 1.
Pine cones & the complicated lives of conifer seeds
My yard is full of eastern white pine trees, and every three years or so, it is full of pine cones. This is one of those years.
Supreme Court Gallery hosts Leahy photo exhibition
The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery reopens Feb. 1 for a long-awaited exhibition of photographs by former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy.
February program highlights at Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are a few highlights for February adult programs. Be sure to check the complete listings for adults and children at WaterburyPublicLibrary.com.
Stowe’s The Current faces winter with garden-themed exhibition
The Current gallery in Stowe opens a new group exhibition this week in the heart of winter yet with a garden theme.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Winterfest returns to celebrate winter recreation
Waterbury’s wintertime tradition is just around the corner as organizers are lining up all the details for this year’s five-day Waterbury Winterfest.
Obituary: Adrian Ernest Elwell
Adrian Ernest Elwell, 85, of Newport, Vermont, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Obituary: John Maurice Fagan
John Maurice Fagan passed away at his home in Waterbury, Vermont, on January 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Vt. authors of youth fiction visit Waterbury Jan. 31
Two award-winning Vermont authors of youth fiction plan a visit to Bridgeside Books on Jan. 31.
Day and night, winter light is a phenomenon to behold
Northern lights, the aurora borealis – perhaps the most spectacular display of winter light – are borne of light emitted when electrons in the gasses of Earth’s upper atmosphere (nitrogen and oxygen) are energized by bursts from a solar geomagnetic storm.
Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day is Jan. 27
Vermont’s annual statewide Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, Jan. 27, and Elmore State Park will be the venue for this year’s Ice Fishing Festival on the same day.
Bonfire on snow | Jan. 12
Waterbury Recreation and the Waterbury Fire Department teamed up for the annual Christmas tree bonfire on Friday, Jan. 12, at Anderson Park.
Avant-garde TURNmusic settles into its new home & expanded purpose
For nearly a decade now, TURNmusic has been Vermont’s contemporary classical chamber music ensemble sharpening the state’s cutting edge. And while that important role will continue, TURNmusic is making a turn.
American Tree Sparrows are winter’s hardy visitors
American tree sparrows (Spizelloides arborea) are so named by European settlers who were reminded of Eurasian tree sparrows back home. The name, however, is a misnomer, as these “tree” sparrows are actually ground birds, spending little time in trees.
Axel’s to feature Photography Shoot-Out winner’s images
When Axel’s Frame Shop and Gallery on Stowe Street reopens after its holiday break this week, a fresh exhibit will mark a debut for Waterbury resident and amateur photographer Sherry Knudsen.
Obituary: David Paul Keefe
David Paul Keefe, 88, of Leland, North Carolina, passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 18, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Waterbury, Vermont, until retiring to North Carolina in 2007.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Waterbury Winterfest approaches and brings back popular Game Show
Waterbury’s annual stretch of organized wintertime fun is just around the corner with Winterfest scheduled for Jan. 31 through Feb. 4. And after a three-year hiatus, the popular Winterfest Game Show event is back on the schedule for Friday, Feb. 2, but teams need to sign up soon.
Farmers Night concert series begins at the State House Jan. 17
The annual Farmers Night concert series hosted by the Vermont Legislature at the State House kicks off its 2024 lineup on Jan. 17 with a performance by Counterpoint vocal ensemble.