By Jim Condos Editor’s note: Jim Condos is Vermont secretary of state. He is stepping down from his position in November. As we watch new information emerge from the Jan. 6 Congressional hearings, one truth has been made crystal clear. Whether it’s insurrection at the Capitol or violent threats against election officials, these acts are…

Thursday, Aug. 4 — FAIR HAVEN — Twangbusters will be visiting Fair Haven on Aug. 4 for the sixth of eight concerts in the series. They were scheduled last year but the severe storms forced the committee to cancel the concert. We are really looking forward to their visit here in Fair Haven. Bandmembers include…

Concert on the Green, Wednesday Wednesday, Aug. 3 — PROTORSVILLE — On Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m., weather permitting, Vermont based troubadours, Beecharmer will perform at the Cavendish summer music series on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville. Beecharmer is Jes Raymond and Ben Kogan, an acoustic duo from Wilderr. They have distilled years…

Friday, Aug. 5 — BARNARD —The irreverent Cat in the Hat and his side-kicks (Thing One and Thing Two) lead this journey through the magical Jungle of Nool where Horton the Elephant discovers the vulnerable world of Whoville, a microscopic planet living on a speck of dust. Meanwhile, Who child Jojo is sent off to…

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 fun and exciting opportunity for teens ages 15-17. Teen Conservation Weekend will allow us to provide…

Bike ride hopes to raise $35,000 to help end addiction Saturday, Aug. 6 — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Addiction has touched the lives of countless friends, neighbors, coworkers, and classmates. For some it’s too close to home. Vermont has one of the highest illicit drug usage rates in the nation. Almost everyone knows of someone, a…

Dear Editor, In researching the candidates running for sheriff, facts came to light that are cause for concern. Earlier, on Ryan Palmer’s website, he had posted a photo of himself holding an AR 15 semi-automatic, rapid-fire, assault rifle, an advocate of a weapon whose capability of mass destruction is a given, as used most recently…

By Curt Peterson Three Democrat candidates are seeking two seats in the primary election on Aug. 9 for the Windsor 6 House district, serving White River Junction and a portion of Quechee. Incumbent Kevin Christie (D-White River) said his goal is to make Hartford a “safer, better place to raise children, work, run a business,…

By Katy Savage Brian Collamore of Rutland is the only incumbent for the Rutland county Senate race as Sens. Joshua Terenzini and Cheryl Hooker aren’t seeking reelection. Collamore is running for one of three seats against Republicans Terry Williams of Poultney and Dave Weeks of Proctor as well as Democrats Bridgette Remington of Rutland town…

Dear Editor, One way you can judge a person is by those they adore. Here are four women I adore and why. Camille Paglia is an American feminist who is unafraid to write what she believes and could care less what her critics say. She might be described as a supremely courageous example of an…

By Jacob Knipes Four candidates — two Republicans and two Democrats — are seeking two House seats for the Rutland-2 district, covering Clarendon, Proctor, Wallingford, West Rutland and a portion of Tinmouth. Incumbent Republican Reps. Arthur Peterson and Tom Burditt are facing Democrtats Ken Fredette and former legislator Dave Potter. Arthur Peterson Arthur Peterson is…

By Dom Cioffi As a lifelong sportsman, I’ve always had the opinion that, given enough time and effort, I could probably become adept at most any activity. I’m not saying that I’m a gifted athlete, but rather, I’m coordinated enough to be able to transfer those abilities to a myriad of disciplines. For example, I’ve…

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Rutland Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 high performing hospital for urology, hip fracture, hip replacement and knee replacement. These rankings recognize hospitals for providing care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such…

Phylis Mae Wilmoth Henry Savage, a quick-witted woman with a charm that lit up the room, died July 25 at her home in Chester at age 99 years, seven months and 17 days. She made all the difference in the lives of so many and her work here is done. Phylis lived through the Great…

Friday, July 29 — POULTNEY —Retired veterinarian Scott MacLacklan will share his many years of working with loons at the Poultney Library on July 29. Dr. MacLackan first encountered loons in 1979 as a biologist for the Loon Preservation Committee at New Hampshire Audubon, where he documented loon nesting on waters north of the White…