Douglas Webster practices and encourages creativity
Douglas Webster doesn’t want his musical pursuits to be confined to one genre.
Applications open for Farm Stand Together gift cards
Farm Stand Together is beginning its third season, with expanded farm partnerships and a reinforced pledge to work for food security across Vermont’s rural communities.
A good reason for gardening: Gardening is good for us
Whether you are a “seasoned” (pun intended) gardener with many years of experience and an ample area where you grow lots of vegetables or a food gardener on a modest scale, you recognize the appeal of growing something you can eat.
Help with energy-saving home improvements
Dealing with a drafty home and high heating bills?
Celebrate nature at Bioblitz for four days in April
At the end of April, Burlington and several neighboring towns will host a four-day bioblitz.
Message sent, message received
I’m not here to tell anyone how to vote. I recognize what a personal choice it is every time someone casts a ballot, and although I have opinions about every question on every ballot,
CVSD superintendent resigns, will stay through school year
On Tuesday, March 19, the Champlain Valley School District board voted to accept the resignation of its superintendent.
Tree Stewardship Team seeks help planting almost 50 trees
The Tree Stewardship Team, a group of volunteers working with Charlotte tree warden Mark Dillenbeck, are seeking additional volunteers to help plant 28 bare-root trees alongside the town trail on State Park Road, as well as 20 trees on the grounds of the new town garage on Route 7.
Weak winter a boon to birdwatchers — but crowds put rare species at risk
Birding, or birdwatching, might not draw the flash of skiing or snowboarding, but the quiet hobby has huge implications in the state:
Birdwatching as a way of life
In the firmament of Charlotte Senior Center programing, there are lots of stars, but over the years one of its all-stars has been Hank Kaestner.
Kids pitch bear’s head tooth as Vermont’s state mushroom
Feeling cooped up after incessant Zoom meetings during the COVID pandemic, Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, D-Westminster, started going on woodland walks with her dog.
CVSD revises budget with $4M less in expenditures
The Champlain Valley School District board’s meeting began on Tuesday, March 12, with Meghan Metzler of Charlotte being chosen unanimously as its next chair.
The official dish of Texas coming to the senior center near you
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.
All kinds of activities for helping you find your balance
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.
Take action for every ecosystem, every creature in Ecochallenge
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.
Charlotte Food Shelf mourns the death of Louise McCarren
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.
Maple cornbread celebrates the spring sugaring season
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.
CVU alpine teams finish another remarkable season
This has been another remarkable year for the Champlain Valley Union alpine ski team.
A message from Charlotte Central School principal
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.
Alpeter taking an old company and trying to make it new
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.