The Tiny Theatre in Poultney has opened its doors to the public. Previous operation of the theatre, which holds film showings and other events, only allowed those who had purchased memberships to attend movies. A new licensing system, however, has recently allowed the venue to advertise to the public and allow anyone to come in [...]
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Tyke’s derby finished after 36 years
A nearly forty-year tradition that was responsible for introducing dozens, if not hundreds, of children to the sport of ice fishing will not be held this winter. Elaine Phillips said Monday that Tyke’s Kids’ Fishing Derby will not be held this year. The event has been held for the past 36 years. “With the weather [...]
Students adopt family for holidays
A group of Whitehall’s top students came together Monday afternoon as part of an effort to make the holiday’s a little merrier for one local family. Members of the National Honor Society and the Junior National Honor Society purchased and wrapped gifts and food for a family they adopted. “This is the first time we’ve [...]
New system, all smiles: Toys for Tots delivers toys for 164 children
The train may have been late, but that didn’t stop Christmas from arriving early for about 160 local children. A year after organizers were left scrambling to find toys for everyone, Sunday’s Toys for Tots event went off without a hitch. “It was a much nicer system,” said Jim Lafayette, the local coordinator for the [...]
Teachers to square off for good cause
The faculty of the Fair Haven and Castleton Elementary schools will face off on the hard court against their counterparts from the Whitehall Elementary School in the name of good cause. Teachers and administrators from the two Vermont schools will play against teachers and administrators from Whitehall in a Border War basketball game inside [...]
Mettawee celebrates community
By Jaime Thomas The young served over 300 of their elders during an annual meal last Tuesday at the Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet. The holiday feast, which the school has been hosting since it opened about 14 years ago, was a collaborative effort. “They really feel because they contribute, they take ownership of [...]
This will be a gas
Children of all ages are invited to get the scoop on animal poop, learn cool wildlife facts and listen to animal farts at the Pember Museum on Dec. 6. Organizers describe the free program, called Tracks, Scat and Farts in the Wild, as fun, wacky and educational. Participants can have a chance to be nature [...]
Lavin becomes 50th Jr. Miss
During Saturday’s 50th annual Distinguished Young Women program, Rebecca Lavin sung about being “part of that world.” By the end of night, she was on top of the world. In front of an audience that numbered more than 600, Lavin was named this year’s Distinguished Young Woman. “I feel completely surprised. There were so many [...]
Half-century of charm: Jr. Miss program turns 50 next weekend
The past and the present will intersect at Whitehall High School later this month as the local Distinguished Young Women program celebrates its 50th anniversary. At least 30 former Distinguished Young Women will be on hand to watch as 17 members of the senior class participate in this year’s program, which will be held at [...]
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