Saturday, Aug. 13—POULTNEY—Susan Clark, author of “Slow Democracy,” is the featured speaker at East Poultney Day held Saturday, Aug. 13. She encourages citizens to govern themselves locally using inclusive, citizen-powered processes. Among her numerous honors is that of receiving the […]
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News Briefs
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Students learn local community arts CASTLETON—Students in Castleton’s master of arts in arts administration program recently spent a week learning about local community arts. Launched this summer, the low-residency program emphasizes practical applications. Enrollment currently totals nine […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Lakes Region, 6-29-16
By: Lani Duke Farewell, Jonas Rosenthal POULTNEY—Poultney town and village manager Jonas Rosenthal has announced his plans to retire in September, after 31 years of serving the 1,579 residents of the rural community. In addition to filling the town manager […]
Sports
Green Mountain taps Ben Davis as head men’s basketball coach
Courtesy of GMC BEN DAVIS POULTNEY—Green Mountain College Interim Director of Athletics James Thivierge announced Tuesday, June 14, that Ben Davis has been hired to lead the men’s basketball team, becoming the ninth head coach in program history. Davis begins […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Lakes Region, June 1 2016
Library addition breaks ground POULTNEY—Construction of the $381,000 renovation and addition to the Poultney Public Library began May 23 as a lineup of library trustees and supporters sank silver shovels into the ground behind the 205 Main Street structure. The […]
Local News
GMC, Audubon International announce sustainability partnership
POULTNEY—Green Mountain College and Audubon International, two organizations at the forefront of advancing sustainability, announced a partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all on May 11. Staff at Audubon International’s vast network of environmentally […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Elementary budget passed FAIR HAVEN—Only 10 more people voted for the Fair Haven Grade School budget than voted against it May 3. Voting “yes” were 137; “no,” 127. The community had turned it down 378 to 345 […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
President Obama’s science advisor to speak at GMC commencement
Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. — POULTNEY — Dr. John P. Holdren, President Obama’s advisor on science and technology issues, will be Green Mountain College’s guest speaker at the college’s 179th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. Holdren is […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Tragedy was alcohol-fueled; alcohol permit under scrutiny CASTLETON—A triple-fatality accident in Castleton took the lives of 26-year-old Andrew Laramie, 24-year-old Caleb Kinney, and 23 year-old Samantha Forrest in a March 19 crash on Drake Road. Castleton Police […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Champlain Philharmonic spring series to feature Vt. student composer
Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. — POULTNEY — Under the baton of guest conductor Dr. Yutaka Kono, the Champlain Philharmonic will present its spring concert series entitled, “Storytellers” on Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. in Ackley Hall at […]