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 […]
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State News
Half of Vermont’s towns will see increased property tax rates
Half of Vermont towns will pay higher property tax rate than last year. This chart shows towns with the highest rate in 2019 at the top. Pomfret has the largest increase (shown right); Middletown Springs the largest decrease. By Xander […]
State News
Pawlet resident runs for Legislature
PAWLET—Edgar Cleveland, a lifelong resident of Pawlet, has declared his candidacy for the House of Representatives for the Rutland-Bennington District. Cleveland, 67, is campaigning to represent the towns of Middletown Springs, Pawlet, Rupert, Tinmouth and Wells. “There is a need […]
News Briefs
Middletown Springs Maple Festival offers sweet fun
Sunday, March 18, 1 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Maple lore and demonstrations, sweet treats from local kitchens, a raffle and a silent auction featuring local artists and craftspersons, merchants and professionals highlight the 30th annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society […]
News Briefs
Lakes Region News Briefs Nov. 8-14
By Lani Duke School back in session at Castleton CASTLETON—Castleton Elementary students returned to school Oct 31 after evacuating the school the day before. A small fire in a ceiling junction box caused officials to move students by bus to […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Paramount to host acclaimed N.Y.C. Theatre Company, Bedlam in third Vt. residency
Sept. 4-10—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The Paramount Theatre will host the third residency of the acclaimed New York City theatre company Bedlam, Sept. 4-10. The residency will feature two workshop presentations of works in progress: George Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan” (a re-mount of Artistic Director […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Local crafts will highlight Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival … it’s truly all about the berries
Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— Local artists, crafts makers and musicians will join Historical Society volunteers to present the 42nd annual Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival being held Sunday, June 25 from 2-4 p.m. on the Green. Admission is free. The […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
International children’s choir to perform in Middletown Springs
Wednesday, May 31, 7 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—His Little Feet International Children’s Choir is presenting at Middletown Springs Community Church Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. The choir presentation will be on the town green. A free, authentic curry chicken dinner will […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Historical Society Maple Festival blends old and new
Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m.–MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Remarkable silent auction offers, local artists and craftspersons, merchants and professionals highlight the 29th annual Maple Festival of the Middletown Springs Historical Society Sunday, March 19, 1-4 p.m. The event will feature a demo of […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Much to pie lover’s delight, annual event outgrows former location
Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The trustees at the Middletown Springs Public Library have a sure cure for the wintertime blues: pie for breakfast. Due to popular demand of this annual event, the event venue has changed locations and the […]