Dear Editor, The Rich Earth Institute applauds Secretary Moore’s April 28 editorial focused on wastewater infrastructure and the pending ARPA funding from Congress, and offers this response. Based in Brattleboro, our organization has been developing innovations in the wastewater sector since 2012, guided by the clear need for effective and affordable wastewater technologies to meet…

By David Kelley, board member of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition  When I was young everyone in my family hunted and fished. In fact, when I was young, it seemed like everyone in Vermont hunted and fished. At Otter Valley, where I went to high school, absenteeism shot up during deer season. Going to deer camp…

By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified Union School District superintendent Sherry Sousa announced five new hires/position changes at the May 3 board meeting. Engagements begin officially July 1. The equity and educational support team coordinator position, reporting to director of instructional support services Gina Rocque, will be filled by Amanda Rank, who earned bachelor's and…

The 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields John Cotter from Mendon, who attends Rutland High School was recognized Thursday, May 13, as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. He was joined by fellow Vermont student Theresa J. Christiansen, from Richmond…

May 23 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Grace Congregational Church welcomes Lopi LaRoe to “Spark Us to Speak” a new voice for Pentecost. LMNOPI is an American artist dedicated to utilizing her artistic skills as a way to amplify messages emanating from within movements for social, economic, racial and climate justice.   Her primary…

May 21-30 — VIRTUAL — The Vermont International Film Festival (VTIFF) and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) are pleased to announce the final program for Split/Screen, the online monthly movie series partnership that began in November 2020. With the two Vermont film festivals each having curated a selection of four entertaining films in alternating…

By Brooke Geery Good things take time.  It’s some of the best advice anyone can get, especially in a place like Vermont, where things move a little slower than in cities.  Jim Platteter knows this better than anyone, which is why a trip to the store to purchase wood for his pieces is a three-hour-minimum…

May 22-23 — WOODBURY — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2021 season. This year, the GMCC Buck Lake “workcation” weekend will be May 22-23. “We look forward to workcation weekend all winter long,” said Education Manager Ali…

May 22 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — A “blooming” partnership was developed when the Covid-19  virus changed our lives. The downtown Rutland Walmart couldn’t fully open when its massive flower and herb seed order arrived in April 2020. Because Walmart’s Garden Center was not considered essential by the state, it needed to be cordoned…

Training workshop set for May 20 and 21  May 20-21 — WOODBURY — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is seeking volunteers to become Let’s Go Fishing instructors to pass on Vermont’s fishing tradition to the next generation of Vermonters.  The course will take place in a hybrid format. On May 20 instructors will participate virtually from…

The race around the lake is a hybrid event for 2021 May 23-28 — BARNARD — Registration continues for BarnArts Race Around the Lake 5K/10K fundraiser, a hybrid event for 2021. The live in-person event will be held on May 23 at Silver Lake State Park in Barnard, while the virtual event continues through May…

The Mountain Operations group at Killington Resort works on staff development and building a group of next generation leaders over the last few years, and Friday, May 14 the group announced its latest promotions. Tim Brosnan, mountain maintenance manager Tim Brosnan, longtime employee of 16 years, has taken on the role as mountain maintenance manager.…

Milo Piovano-Marcotte and Madelyn Trimpi receive awards In a Zoom meeting with talented high school artists from across Vermont on Monday, May 10, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced the winners of the 40th annual Congressional Art Competition.  Milo Piovano-Marcotte won an honorable mention county award with, “Monsieur Lepidoptera,” computer generated art, and Madelyn Trimpi of Woodstock Union…

By Dom Cioffi I recently received an email from my son’s art teacher that explained how far behind he was in her class. She listed four outstanding assignments that my son has never handed in and was critical of his perceived lack of interest. She then requested that I speak with him so that he…

3-year-old. Spayed female. Pit mix. White with black. I have my sun bonnet on and am ready to do some gardening or maybe go to the beach for a little swim or sit in the sun. My name means “beautiful” and that I am! People are the best and I just want to be with…