By Jaime Thomas The age-old farmers’ market has taken to the Internet. Larson Farm in Wells, Vt., has recently started a virtual farmers market. Co-owner Rich Larson thinks the business revolutionizes the local food system. “It’s like going to a local farmers’ market, but you go online. There are farms with beef, cheese and eggs, [...]
Community Calendar 10/4/12
Thursday October 4 Farmer’s Market POULTNEY The Poultney Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, on Main Street in Poultney. Offered will be bedding plants, specialty foods, range-fed meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, Vermont crafts, and more. Information: 802-468-5805. Historic Residence CASTLETON The Higley [...]
Community Calendar 9/27/12
Thursday September 27 Bag Sale SALEM The handicap-accessible Salem Shoppe Off Broadway thrift store, near the Courthouse Community Center, will hold a Bag Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 27 to 29. Clothing for the entire family, along with women’s shoes and handbags, will be available at $1 [...]
Poultney to crown Vermont chili champion
The Poultney Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual chili cook-off is the main event in town on Saturday, Sept. 29, but there are a lot of events going on besides the cooking. More than 25 chili artists are expected bring at least five gallons of chili for the event, which goes on rain or shine. Cooking [...]
Community Calendar 9/20/12
Thursday September 20 Art Reception BENNINGTON A reception with Richard Kime, creator of the current exhibition, “Signs of the Times: Original Designs by Richard Kimes,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Bennington Museum, 75 Main Street, Route 9. This exhibition will run through Sept. [...]
Community Calendar 9/13/12
Thursday September 13 Bow Hunter Course HARTFORD Registrations are requested by Thursday, Sept. 13, for a Home Study Bow Hunter Safety Education Course that will be offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 24 and 25, at the Hartford Fish and Game Club. Information/registration: John Durling at 894-9385, or [...]
Community Calendar 9/6/12
Thursday September 6 Ladies Derby WHITEHALL Registrations are requested no later than 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, for a Ladies Fishing Derby that will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9, at Lake Champlain. The derby will run from 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 3 p.m. Sunday and bait or [...]
Community Calendar 8/23/12
Thursday August 23 Soccer Registration CAMBRIDGE The Cambridge Youth Soccer Program has limited room and is offering late registration for youth entering grades kindergarten through 6 until Aug. 25. To register, call Heather McNulty at 518-320-6153 or go to www.cysny.com. A late fee will apply after Aug. 25. Farmer’s Market POULTNEY The Poultney [...]
Community Calendar 8/9/12
Thursday August 9 Farmer’s Market POULTNEY The Poultney Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays through Oct. 4 on Main Street in Poultney. Offered will be bedding plants, specialty foods, range-fed meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, Vermont crafts, and more. Information: 802-468-5805. Butterfly Program SCHUYLERVILLE The [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]