Loren Merrill 7/1/25 Loren Merrill 7/1/25

Few Eastern box turtles call New England home

As a budding naturalist growing up in the concrete-heavy environs of Boston, I would regularly thumb through my family’s collection of nature books and daydream about the creatures within. One species I was particularly drawn to was the Eastern box turtle.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/27/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/27/25

Vintage snowmobiles, motorbikes, etc., get a spot at the August Classic Car Meet

The Green Mountain Roamers Snowmobile Club of Waterbury has announced the debut of the Vintage Snowmobile & Powersports Show to be part of this year’s Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts Antique and Classic Car Meet, scheduled for Aug. 8–10 at Farr’s Field in Waterbury.

Judi Byron 6/27/25 Judi Byron 6/27/25

Kids have all the fun at the library in July

July programs at the Waterbury Public Library have fun in store for the library’s youngest patrons. Here are some highlights from children’s and teen programming at the library in July.

Lisa Scagliotti 6/26/25 Lisa Scagliotti 6/26/25

Circus Smirkus comes to town July 2-3

For the third year, Waterbury is at the top of the summer schedule for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour which will set up at Farr’s Field on U.S. Route 2 for four shows on July 2 and 3.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/26/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/26/25

2025 Mad River Valley Bear Contest is open

Have you seen a bear? The Mad River Valley Bear Initiative wants to hear bear stories from community members.

Jenna O’del 6/26/25 Jenna O’del 6/26/25

Fish-mouth anatomy suggests ecology

Fish feed in different parts of the water column, and their bodies and diets are adapted to their feeding strategies. Their mouths alone often give a clue as to where in the water column they feed.

John Malter 6/22/25 John Malter 6/22/25

A little trash-talking

Local trash, recycling, composting guru John Malter offers some advice on bears in your compost, cars and trash and perhaps a new perspective on garage sales.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/20/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/20/25

Obituary: Caldwell (Cal) Payne

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Caldwell (Cal) Payne of Stowe, Vermont, on June 16, 2025.

Colby Galliher 6/19/25 Colby Galliher 6/19/25

Eastern towhees: The dapper sparrows of the underbrush

From forest edges and thickets on late spring mornings in the Northeast comes what sounds like an exhortation from across the pond: drink-your-tea! This is not a British parent’s plea, but rather the song of a chunky, colorful sparrow: the eastern towhee.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/19/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/19/25

Volunteers needed for wild goose banding project

Vermont wildlife biologists have put out a call for volunteers to help with an actual wild goose chase that they say can make a difference in helping gather data that tracks the wild bird population.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/19/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/19/25

Duxbury artist’s painting wins Waterbury Arts Fest poster competition

Waterbury Arts Fest is three weeks away and organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury have unveiled the art for this year’s commemorative event poster.

Will Durkin 6/18/25 Will Durkin 6/18/25

The indigo bunting is a celestial creature

Sailors have relied on the stars, particularly the North Star, to navigate the ocean for centuries. Indigo buntings, as we now know, have done so for millions of years.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/13/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/13/25

See Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ on stage in Waitsfield, June 26-July 13

The Valley Players present “As You Like It,” by William Shakespeare, June 26-July 13 at the Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield.

Sheila Goss 6/13/25 Sheila Goss 6/13/25

Ripples from the Reservoir: Circles of life resume

This spring on the Waterbury Reservoir, rain-resilient anglers, paddlers, boaters, and campers have seen signs of the reservoir coming to life after a bleak winter.

Cheryl Casey 6/12/25 Cheryl Casey 6/12/25

Waterbury’s Jane and Paul Willard are recognized for years of historical society service

Two Waterbury residents were honored with the Achievement Award for Extended Service by the Vermont Historical Society’s League of Local Historical Societies and Museums at its recent 71st Annual Conference.

Lee Toomey 6/12/25 Lee Toomey 6/12/25

Goldenrod crab spiders are masters of disguise

A member of the family Thomisidae, goldenrod crab spiders are both crabby and spider-y. A medium-sized crab spider, these creatures are familiar garden visitors across southern Canada and the United States.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25

Sounds of summer: Free concerts galore in and near Waterbury

For many, summertime in Vermont means outdoor concerts, and Waterbury’s calendar is filling up with dates for multiple free live shows in the coming weeks.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25

Obituary: Carol Lee Erwin

Carol Lee Erwin, 67, passed away at her home in Waterbury Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25 Waterbury Roundabout 6/9/25

Obituary: Carol Therese Miller

Carol Therese Miller was a great wife, teacher, and community leader. She was born June 17, 1952, and she died on May 31, 2025. She came from a large Indiana family: eight brothers and sisters and eight nieces and nephews.

Julia Bailey-Wells 6/9/25 Julia Bailey-Wells 6/9/25

Obituary: Ronald H. Bruce

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of Ronald (Ronnie) H. Bruce, 84, of Moretown, Vermont, on May 8, 2025.