Holidays and pets: Tips to keep dogs and cats safe this time of year
The holidays bring special activities into our daily routines and often mean having special foods and decorations in our homes. People look forward to the routines and experiences that can make this time of year merry and bright. But with them can come some serious hazards for pets.
Call for auditions for Lost Nation Theater’s 2026 season
Looking ahead to its 2026 season, Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier has put out a call for actors and singers to audition for roles in multiple upcoming productions.
Rough-legged hawks come visiting
In late autumn, cold air masses come barreling down from the Canadian Arctic like an atmospheric avalanche, bringing with them a visitor from the North: the rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus).
In the wake of a Chanukah tragedy, rabbi urges light and kindness
About two dozen people gathered in Rusty Parker Memorial Park at nightfall on Sunday for a ceremony marking the first night of Chanukah.
New art sought for Steele Room space
The Steele Community Room is a high-traffic spot at Waterbury’s Municipal Complex that features rotating art exhibits year-round.
The quiet persistence of clubmosses
Despite their name, clubmosses are not true mosses. They are the oldest group of vascular plants, which have specialized tissue called xylem that transports water and nutrients.
Obituary: Burton L. Green Sr.
DUXBURY – Burton L Green Sr, 87, passed away in the comfort of his home with family on December 7, 2025.
Obituary: Lawrence “Lonny” Ralph Stridsberg
Lawrence “Lonny”' Stridsberg, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Waterbury Center with his family by his side.
Friday: Silent auction to support Waterbury Winterfest
A silent auction this Friday at Cask & Cork on Elm Street will kick off Waterbury Winterfest 2026.
Birdfeeding season begins with ‘irruption’ forecast; annual bird count is Dec. 26
The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife reminds Vermonters that it’s probably safe to put out those backyard birdfeeders, as bears are likely taking their winter break.
Obituary: Judith Ann Burkhart
Judith Ann Burkhart, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Olalla, Washington, on October 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
For many creatures, home has a magnetic pull
But, unlike humans, animals that travel long distances must rely on their own senses. And some of them have a long-range navigational sense called magnetoreception that is like a built-in compass or imprecise GPS.
Valley Players to trim 2026 productions to make theater improvements
The Valley Players, the Mad River Valley’s all-volunteer community theater company, will pause most of its productions for 2026 in order to focus on building repairs and safety upgrades at its namesake theater in Waitsfield.
’Tis the season: Holiday happenings
We’ve compiled a list of holiday happenings in Waterbury and around the nearby region. Bookmark and check back as it will be updated as we receive more.
1890 story inspires Duxbury Historical Society holiday program
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Duxbury Historical Society will present a special holiday program with roots dating back to the late 19th century.
TURNmusic jazz performances play out 2025
As 2025 winds down, TURNmusic in Waterbury’s calendar still has several live performances in store at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall, starting with Saturday, Nov. 29.
December highlights, schedule updates for library programs
Here are some highlights of December’s free programming at the Waterbury Public Library and upcoming holiday schedule changes.
Native turkeys got help to prosper in Vermont
Wild turkeys exist throughout Vermont today, but that was not always the case.
Obituary: Barbara Mae Peterson
Fairlee, Vermont – Barbara Mae Peterson, 93, passed away at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Youth artists/writers sought for annual state K-12 student Fish Art Contest
Entries are open in the 2026 Vermont Student Fish Art Contest run by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department along with the nonprofit Wildlife Forever organization.