By Jaime Thomas After all the preparations and a significant snowfall, the sap is flowing and it’s time for Maple Fest. For about two decades, the Poultney Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event, and this year there will be no shortage of maple-themed things to do. “It’s going to be excellent; it’s a spring [...]
George R. Osborne, 71
George R. Osborne, 71, passed away on Sunday, Oct.2, 2011 at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre following a long illness. Bob was born on August 4, 1940 in Granville, New York the son of John W. and Blanche “Evelyn” (Rathbun) Osborne. Bob’s entire working career was in the oil business. He started working in [...]
Marguerite Angerer, 90
Marguerite Martha Angerer, age 90, of Manchester Center, Vt., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at The Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rutland, Vt. Marguerite was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Orwell, Vt., the daughter of Chester and Elsie (Labshere) Stark. Marguerite enjoyed all crafts. She was especially fond of ceramics, crocheting, sewing and [...]
Glenola Forcucci
Glenola “Babe” Forcucci, age 87, of Granville went to join her son Joe on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Babe passed away peacefully at her daughter Pat’s home in Saratoga Springs with her daughter at her side. Babe was born in Skaneatles Falls, N.Y., on Aug. 30, 1921. She was the daughter of the late [...]







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 [...]