Nov. 21-22 at 9 a.m.—Vermont Hand Crafters invites you to join them for their 68th annual Craft Vermont fine craft and art show, online Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shop directly from a variety of Vermont artists and crafters, enjoy member demonstrations via live video from their home studios, live…

The Fair Haven Itty Bitty Committee (IBC) wants to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported their Stick Figure Project and helped them dress up the park for the fall.  Some donors made more than one figure.  It was gratifying to see visitors at the park taking photos or just stopping by to…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout mid-central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Travelers will see lane reductions northbound and southbound, with reduced speeds enforced in the work zone for bridge replacement operations. Bethel – The bridge along VT 12…

Watch Vermont PBS local broadcast live from the internet, mobile app and more Vermont PBS viewers can now enjoy a free, local livestream on the station’s website, mobile apps, and streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV. “Vermont PBS is excited to launch free local livestreaming to our Vermont community,” said Steve Ferreira, Vermont…

Norwich University has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation to fund the development of a construction management plan to create Vermont’s first tiny house community. This grant supports the development of the next generation of affordable tiny houses by students and faculty in the College of Professional School’s School of Architecture…

As a company proud of its Vermont roots, Turtle Fur is excited to offer both financial and material support to Vermont Adaptive. Vermont Adaptive serves youth and adults of all abilities who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional/behavioral disabilities, helping them gain self-confidence and independence through adaptive sports programs and activities in multiple locations throughout…

Losing a pet is a very emotional thing.  It’s really important that all animals have identification so they can be returned to their owners.  An ID tag on your pet’s collar is the easiest method.  The tag should include your name, address, telephone number and the pet’s name.  If there’s extra space, the phone number…

WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center seeks artists to design a marble sculpture honoring Tom Fagan (1931-2008) and the Rutland Halloween Parade. The marble memorial will become part of the Rutland Sculpture Trail, a collection of public sculpture planned for completion and placement in this historic Vermont city. From the beginning of the Annual…

More than $25 million available annually for eligible Vermonters Join Vermont Student Assistance Corp. for its next VSAC Shows You How webinar, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m., on how to apply for a Vermont state grant and any of the 120+ scholarships managed by VSAC. During the live presentation, simulcast to Facebook, Marcia Corey, manager…

By VtDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced a ban on inter-household gatherings, the closure of bars and social clubs, and the cancellation of recreational sports leagues as the Covid-19 case count rises in Vermont. The governor said that too many Vermonters have not been following the state’s guidance on social distancing and limiting in-person…

Increasing number of cases heighten the need for people to be aware of COVID-19 symptoms, cooperate with contact tracers when called, get tested and follow recommendations for preventing spread of the virus The Vermont Department of Health is urging anyone who participated in certain events in northern and central Vermont to get tested for COVID-19.…

Governor orders SEOC to begin surge plan implementation and urges Vermonters to recommit to precautionary measures and avoid gatherings to slow the spread The State of Vermont reported 72 new Covid-19 cases the morning of Nov. 11, the highest number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic, and almost double the number of…

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The 26th annual Stuff A Bus three-day event is back Nov. 12-14. This year the event will go on with The BUS and live radio broadcasts throughout,  with one notable change. The organizers from Catamount Radio will be collecting cash and checks, not food. Following Covid-19 safety protocols it was decided that collecting food would…

By Royal Barnard For more than half a century the City of Rutland has hosted without interruption the most famous Halloween Parade in all of America. The dream child of Rutland reporter and comic fan, Tom Fagan, the event has brought Marvel Comics celebrities, ghouls, goblins and thousands of viewers from everywhere for decades. In…