Antique cars roll into Waterbury for annual show and new local festivities
The annual migration of antique cars to Waterbury takes place this weekend with some new local events and promotions aimed and capturing the attention of visitors to Waterbury for the popular event.
Obituary: Constance Jean Zack
Constance Jean Zack, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 27, 2026, at the age of 92 in Rockledge, Florida.
Library in August welcomes birds of prey, The Federalist Papers, familiar favorites
August is a month of transitions on the Waterbury Public Library’s program schedule. Some regular programs have taken a short summer hiatus, and they start up again this time of year.
19 films, online auction mark inaugural Through Ellie’s Eyes Mountain Film Fest
The Big Picture Theater Community Hub for the Arts is pleased to present the first Through Ellie’s Eyes Mountain Film Fest, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 7-9.
Phantom Theater presents Paufve Dance, Aug. 7-8
A nationally renowned modern dance troupe takes center stage when Phantom Theater presents award-winning choreographer, performer, and scholar Randee Paufve in a retrospective of her work at the Edgcomb Barn in Warren, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8.
Stowe farm hosts 3rd annual Strawberry Jam music festival Aug. 8
For one summer day, Stowe’s Strawberry Hill Farm welcomes music lovers for an afternoon and evening of live music in a quintessential Vermont setting.
Supreme Court hosts Calais painter’s ‘Animal, Mineral’ exhibit
A summer exhibition of Calais artist Heidi Broner’s paintings at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery has a reception set for Friday, Aug. 7.
Cinnamon fern withstands the tests of time
Contemplating the cinnamon fern in our woods, I see in one glance the spores ripening over spring and summer, the creep of a rhizome over centuries, and the hundreds of millions of years of a lineage that has watched the dinosaurs come and go.
Obituary: Nancy Lee Stanley
Nancy Lee (Lamotte) Stanley, 79, of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center, with her son James by her side.
Obituary: Susan Squier
Burlington native and jazz vocalist Susan (Wilson) Squier died at age 88 on July 17, 2026. A gathering to celebrate Susan’s life will be held on Aug. 22 in Winooski.
Service notice: Judy Woodruff
A Mass of Christian Burial for Judy Woodruff, 85, of Waterbury, will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church on South Main Street in Waterbury.
Obituary: Glenn Robert Jones
Glenn Robert Jones, 71, of Hyde Park, passed away on July 13, 2026. Glenn was born on June 25, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Betty Jones.
Service notice: John A. Bramblett
A Celebration of Life honoring John A. Bramblett, who passed away in September 2025, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Leo’s Hall in Waterbury.
Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee invites new volunteers to Aug. 7 training
Effective flood response is a matter of math: Volunteers + training = a faster cleanup. And a faster cleanup can make all the difference for affected residents when it comes to salvaging property, saving money, and maintaining the best possible mental health.
Local residents among 144 appointments to state boards, commissions
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed 144 Vermonters to various state boards and commissions, his office announced this week.
Bog beauty: White-fringed bog-orchid
White-fringed bog-orchid (Platanthera blephariglottis) is the showiest of our region’s 13 bog orchids, all members of the genus Platanthera.
Vermonters asked to help count turkeys in July-August
It’s that time of year when the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks Vermonters for help in sizing up the state’s wild turkey population.
Neighborhood parties can get a boost from Montpelier grant program
Montpelier’s community development nonprofit, Montpelier Alive, announced a grant program this week to help Washington County residents throw neighborhood parties.
Singer-songwriter Becca Hannah plays the Big Picture on Friday
Touring to support her debut album, singer-songwriter Becca Hannah stops at the Big Picture Theater and Café this Friday, July 24.
Obituary: Jemma Halter
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Jemma Halter, on the morning of July 4, 2026, at the age of 20.