The 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, included the San Antonio Chili Stand, giving many Americans their first taste of chili. It became the official dish of Texas in 1977.
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors 65 and older. Improving strength, balance and fitness is important so that adults can stay active and reduce their chances of falling.
Earth Month Ecochallenge, running from April 1-30, is a program focused on environmental and social engagement. During this month, you’re invited to select actions that resonate with your values, committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits.
The Charlotte Food Shelf is deeply saddened by the death of our friend and colleague, Louise McCarren. In equal measure, we are grateful to have known and worked alongside her.
The sap run has been better than expected with our strange on-again, off-again spring and early warm weather. But maple syrup is here at last, and it is as tasty as ever.
This has been another remarkable year for the Champlain Valley Union alpine ski team.
Throughout the week, I have spent a significant time listening to the caregivers and community members of the Champlain Valley School District. The common thread is a commitment to children.
For a man with a history of working for start-up companies, taking a job at a firm that’s been in existence since 1892 might seem odd but for Curt Alpeter, there are a lot of parallels between his new job as CEO at Grafton Village Cheese and his previous work for IDX, MyWebGrocer and Runamok Maple.
With crossover behind us, the calendar is stacked on the House floor with all the bills we voted out of our committees last week; now they need to make it out of the House and into the Senate.
Lectio Divina Series at Charlotte Congregational Church and Remain alert to what Trump says and the threat he poses
Instead of just celebrating Earth Day, Charlotte is kicking off a celebration of Earth Month on April 1.
The newspaper was delivered late last week. Because of problems with the company that was printing The Charlotte News, the newspaper staff and board decided to change printers this week.
It’s no surprise that the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the most popular floral gift for Easter giving, but did you know that, contrary to its name, it isn’t a spring-blooming flower?
Landowners often ask me: “Is my forest healthy?” While this may seem like a simple question, the more time I spend working with forests, the more difficult it is to answer.
Non-native invasive plant species have long threatened the health of ecosystems, wildlife habitat and populations of native plants in the Lewis Creek watershed.
After a hard fall to the floor that drew an audible gasp from the crowd when Merrill Jacobs’ head hit the floor of Patrick Gymnasium with a loud thump, CVU’s senior guard got to her feet and calmly sank the resulting free throws, putting the Redhawks up 38-33.
In the early hours and brisk temperatures Tuesday in Charlotte, residents cycled through town hall to weigh in on Town Meeting Day ballot items, including a hefty tax increase for school budgets and a contentious proposal to replace the town administrator with a town manager.
Longtime Charlotte resident Jimmy Sheldon-Dean is presenting “Trouble and Together,” a salute to some of the composers and artists that have been his musical influences over the years in a free show at the Flynn Space just days after the eclipse, April 12 and 13.
The selectboard heard about important repairs that are required for the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge near the Town Beach at its Feb. 26 meeting.
Martius, the first month of the Roman calendar, was named for Mars, the god of war, and evolved into our March. In that beloved, coming-of-age-story “Anne of Green Gables,” it was still winter on Prince Edward’s Island when Anne Shirley’s birthday arrived every March.