To Vermont faith groups, ‘climate crisis is a spiritual crisis’
Sam Swanson understands people can feel hopeless in preventing climate change. “You can feel the despair,” he said. “No one needs to be doing the things that need to be done.”
Shelburne Farms gets $500,000 to restore iconic Farm Barn
Shelburne Farms has been awarded a Save America’s Treasures grant of $500,000 to help protect and preserve the historic Farm Barn, including restoring its beautiful stone courtyard walls.
Clemmons Family Farm awarded $130,000 grant
Clemmons Family Farm is one of 112 organizations nationwide selected to receive an ArtsHERE grant of $130,000 as part of a new program from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Crosswalk looks to be one step closer
Charlotte may have moved closer to getting a crosswalk from the senior center to the post office, but it’s not quite there yet.
Champlain Valley continues season-opening win streak
The Champlain Valley Redhawks have started their season in a way that is the stuff football dreams are made of, at least for those on their side of the field. The Redhawks have scored on their first plays in three straight games.
Trails committee replaces bridge
In early September, Charlotte Trails Committee members Jack Pilla and Chris Boffa finished building a new bridge on the mowed path along Ferry Road to replace one that had been damaged repeatedly by flooding — most recently in July.
Selectboard member works to help Ukrainians
Kelly Devine took a trip to eastern Europe this summer that she feels has fundamentally changed her.
Choosing Ceasar salad ingredients can be a free-for-all
Mark Bittman once noted, “You can add almost anything edible to greens and call it a salad.”
Spanish, tai chi, Bone Builders, Death Café on fall sked
The fall programming is starting back up with the return of Spanish conversation, a new tai chi for arthritis class, an afternoon Bone Builders and the new Death Café.
Wildcard Wednesdays offers fun for fourth graders and up
If you don’t have a library card, stop by to sign up. With a library card, you have access to everything from museum passes to pickleball paddles as well as a wealth of print and digital resources.
Blessings of life permeate the changing of the seasons
The unusual temperatures of September have prolonged the haying season as well as allowing gardens to flush a third round of lettuce, radishes and cilantro just in time for the last ripe tomatoes and a flourish of salsa-based meals.
Visit to Vermont granite quarries in Barre is trip into history
If you have driven north on I-89 in recent years, you have probably noticed an ever-growing mountain of white slag on the west side of the road between Bethel and Randolph.
Planting apple seeds doesn’t grow tasty apple trees
They’re the most familiar of fruits, but how much do you really know about apples?
Consider college rankings on basis of students’ goals
What happens when college rankings shift away from reputation and toward outcomes?
Celebrations start year at Charlotte Central School
Charlotte Central School looks for opportunities to bring the whole student body together. Once a month, all-school assemblies are held where different grade levels are the host, and that team creates a positive message to send students off feeling connected and empowered.
A profound and frustratingly humble voice is gone
The death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9 has me reminiscing about a story a good friend used to tell. I say used to tell because Cina Smith died of cancer a couple of years ago.
Fall brings transitions to the Charlotte Food Shelf
As we move into fall, with cooler weather and the colorful display of our foliage and the many changes a new season brings, we embrace a time of transition. There are also many transitions occurring at the Charlotte Food Shelf.
Slater is fulfilling her childhood dream as a teacher
An uninspiring college professor almost derailed Beth Slater’s desire to be a teacher.
Andrew Zehner joins newspaper’s board
The Charlotte News is excited that Andrew Zehner has joined the board of directors.
Thank you, Claudia Marshall
We are pleased to recognize the contributions of Claudia Marshall, who has stepped down from our board of directors and fundraising committee.