By Deborah J. Benoit  What do you do when there’s more shade and shadow than sunshine in your garden? While your plant selections will likely differ from those chosen for a sunny spot, there are still plenty of beautiful, flowering plants from which to choose.  When selecting plants for a shady spot, first determine…

Woodstock Revel in patriotic events throughout Woodstock. From traditional fireworks and barbecues to historic activities and games.  Fireworks begin July 4, at 6 p.m. at Billings Park and surrounding area. Rutland Fireworks will start at dusk at Northwood Park July 2 from 8:30-10 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 9.  Ludlow Fireworks start at…

  Tuesday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Killington Parks and Recreation will host the annual July 4th celebration with festiviities beginning at 9 a.m.  The Friends of the Library book sale begins the day and it ends with the fireworks show at 9 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the day. Schedule: 9 a.m.: Friends of the…

  The girls' division champion was Kristina Xu of Claremont, California who scored an even-par 213. It was her first AJGA victory.  “I definitely did not expect to win, but I’m just glad I got it done. Hopefully I’ll carry this same momentum into the next tournament,” Xu told the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)…

  By Rep. Peter Conlon Editor’s note: State House Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, chair of the House Education Committee. The recent news that Vermont’s Attorney General has filed suit against Monsanto for its sale of PCB-containing materials is an important step to hopefully recoup what is on track to be tens of millions of dollars…

  Dear Editor, The unhousing—eviction—of people in the motel voucher program is continuing as planned by the governor and legislature. Approximately 760 households are being evicted this month.  Some of the 1,100 households scheduled to be booted out on July 1 have apparently been given a temporary reprieve. I cannot believe the insensitivity and ignorance…

  Dear Editor, The Pete Giancola Gift-of-LIfe Mini Marathon Blood Drive is fast approaching — but appointments are not filling fast at all.  At this point last year, we had twice as many appointments as we have right now for the July 11 drive, which will be held at the Rutland Elks Club and the…

  Dear Editor,  In my letter to the Brattleborow Reformer on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, with the   headline, “Homelessness is a sign of a society that’s failing,” I wrote, “We spend a lot of time preaching about the importance of good deeds and gratitude, and not enough time making any tangible change. It’s really…

  By Drew McConville Editor’s note: Drew McConville, a resident of Montpelier. He is a senior fellow with the Center for American Progress, and a former official at the White House Council of Environmental Quality under President Obama. Vermonters who value outdoor access, healthy forests and clean water recently celebrated the enactment of a new…

  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking the public’s help with monitoring wild turkeys.  Since 2007, the department has run an annual online survey in August for reporting turkey broods.  Beginning in 2021, the survey was expanded to include the month of July.  The use of “citizen scientists” in this way facilitates the…

  Perhaps the biggest surprise of the legislature’s return last week was that the session was just one day in duration.  Legislators were told to reserve June 20-22 if they were called back to take up any vetoes by the Governor, following the May 12 adjournment for the regular session. Some hinted that the special…

  Members of the Rutland Area Medical Community recently awarded seven $2,500 scholarships to local students pursuing a career in healthcare. The scholarship program has been made possible through the generosity of Rutland area physicians, retired physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The Rutland Area Medical Community scholarship is intended to stimulate the region’s best and…

   All Brains Belong, a leading organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent  individuals, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from the Vermont  Dept. of Health. The grant allows All Brains Belong to expand its capacity and enhance its  services, aiming to address health inequity for neurodivergent Vermonters.   The grant…

   The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is seeking applicants for this year’s Building Communities Grants program. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for construction and capital improvements to support and strengthen Vermont towns and regions. All grants require a one-to-one match and must demonstrate community support. The deadline for applications is…

  Vermont’s Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS), and co-founders Michelle Ollie and James Sturm received this year’s Literary Inspiration Award at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 in a presentation at Town Hall Theatre in Woodstock.  CCS MFA student Annabel Driussi, a comic artist, science illustrator and Bookstock 2023 workshop instructor will accept the award…