By Katy Savage Samuel Koroma came to Vermont last August hoping to escape hardships from back home, but the hardships seem to have followed him. Koroma, 26, grew up in a rural area west of Freetown, Sierra Leone in West […]
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Tree of Remembrance in Castleton kicks off night of festivities, including tractor parade at the Castleton Free Library
Saturday, Dec. 10 — CASTLETON — The Castleton Free Library and the Castleton Woman’s Club’s Tree of Remembrance lighting will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. in front of the Castleton Free Library, immediately prior to the Tractor […]
The Castleton Woman’s Club hosts surprising history of common veggies
Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.— CASTLETON—The Castleton Woman’s Club meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9 will feature a Vermont Humanities Council program titled “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables.” Science and history […]
Pelletier Dam removal is completed: habitats restored in Castleton
Earlier this month, the health and function of North Breton Brook in Castleton was improved through the removal of the Pelletier Dam off East Hubbardton Road. The dam, along with 15,000 cubic yards of sediment, was removed from the stream […]
Castleton Woman’s Club resumes monthly gatherings
Wednesday, Oct. 12 — CASTLETON —After two years of a “pandemic pause” the Castleton Woman’s Club has planned a year of interesting, educational, and entertaining programs to welcome back members and guests. The club meets on the second Wednesday of […]
“Building Your Own Reality” at Castleton University on Sept. 29
Thursday, Sept. 29 — CASTLETON — Castleton University professor of voice and and Barn Opera Brittenica founder Joshua Collier presents a lecture on developing your dream business and succeeding in the arts on Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Jeffords […]
New York Museum to feature Castleton native Estelle Kearns’ ideas, work
When the Slate Valley Museum’s summer intern, program and visitor services assistant Estelle Kearns, asked about the possibility of organizing a small exhibition, Executive Director Sarah Kijowski couldn’t wait to hear her idea. Kearns is a Castleton native and recent […]
Castleton hosts 82nd annual Colonial Day House Tour
Saturday, Aug. 20 — CASTLETON — Step back in time as hostesses in colonial attire greet guests in homes along Castleton’s historic Main Street during the 82nd annual Colonial Day House Tour, Saturday Aug. 20. The Castleton Woman’s Club sponsors […]
VT Fish & Wildlife to lead Teen Conservation Weekend in Castleton, Aug. 5-7
Aug. 5-7 — CASTLETON — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be offering a new Teen Conservation Weekend to be held at the Edward F. Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton on Aug. 5-7. “We are pleased to announce a […]
Castleton school to hit market
By Katy Savage After closing for good in June, Castleton Village School will be sold. Castleton and Hubbardton Select Boards voted 7-1 in a joint meeting July 7 to put the building on the market. Castleton Select Board member Mary […]