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The lost year: Essex Wrestling reflects on being one of only Vermont high school sports to have no competitive season
Apr 14

Apr 14 The lost year: Essex Wrestling reflects on being one of only Vermont high school sports to have no competitive season

Jen Lannom
Sports

On the heels of top placements in state and regional tournaments during the 2019-20 school year and increased interest, the Essex High School (EHS) varsity wrestling team was poised to build on strong showings this past winter.

Duct tape derby goes on despite pandemic
Apr 13

Apr 13 Duct tape derby goes on despite pandemic

Madison Froelich
Community

ST. ALBANS — The annual Duct Tape Derby sledding competition saw record attendance this year, with 30 sledders racing in makeshift sleds on Feb. 20.

Closure of St. Albans YMCA child care program brings issue of child care to fore
Apr 13

Apr 13 Closure of St. Albans YMCA child care program brings issue of child care to fore

Madison Froelich and Cailin Gramling
Community

ST. ALBANS CITY — The closure of St. Albans’ YMCA childcare facility has brought the importance of accessible childcare to the forefront of local discussion. The facility closed its doors Wednesday, leaving many questioning what other resources there are in the area.

Select board, child care center reach out-of-court settlement in tax appeal
Apr 13

Apr 13 Select board, child care center reach out-of-court settlement in tax appeal

Kris Nine
Local Government

In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene flooded Waterbury, causing widespread damage to downtown Waterbury.

Greensboro Resident Turns Citizen Journalist
Apr 8

Apr 8 Greensboro Resident Turns Citizen Journalist

Brittnay Heffermehl
Community

GREENSBORO – Hal Gray, an active Greensboro resident has added writing for the Hardwick Gazette as another way to contribute to his community.

“Yes, and…”: A Cascade of Ideas from CCA Leads to Park Plans
Apr 8

Apr 8 “Yes, and…”: A Cascade of Ideas from CCA Leads to Park Plans

Maggie Lee
Community

CABOT – The Cabot Community Association (CCA) unveiled plans at the Cabot Select Board meeting on March 16 to tear down the structure on the property they had purchased at 3065 Main Street and utilize the plot to create a riverside park.

Offering soup and bread, a Huntington farm tests a radical economic idea
Apr 8

Apr 8 Offering soup and bread, a Huntington farm tests a radical economic idea

Emily Shedd
Environment

On a Saturday afternoon in Huntington, Brush Brook Community Farm was giving away bread and soup under early spring sunshine.

Community profile: Sherri Berkheimer Rooker
Apr 6

Apr 6 Community profile: Sherri Berkheimer Rooker

Jasmin Gomez
Community

When you walk into the Chaffee Art Center, the history and the art consume you. Also, you will see Sherri Berkheimer Rooker and her dog Luigi running the art center.

What Next? Covered Bridges Treatment Center Plans Push Forward
Apr 6

Apr 6 What Next? Covered Bridges Treatment Center Plans Push Forward

Camryn Jankowski and JoJo McDonald
Local Government

Now that public meetings over plans for a privately-run juvenile detention facility in Newbury are finished, the resounding question remains, what next?

How a Little Bar in the Back of the Calais General Store May Be Key to its Survival
Apr 6

Apr 6 How a Little Bar in the Back of the Calais General Store May Be Key to its Survival

Jamie Buckley
Community

CALAIS – Like many retail businesses, the Maple Corner Community Store in Calais faces financial struggles after COVID-19 disrupted normal operation.

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