CAVENDISH, Vt. – Rolf van Schaik was honored Saturday, at a surprise party. Turning 85, he thought the gathering was focused on that achievement; however, volunteers from Cavendish Streetscapes wanted to demonstrate their abiding appreciation for his leadership. A beautiful … Continued The post Cavendish Streetscapes celebrates Rolf van Schaik appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A public hearing was held prior to the Oct. 6 regular meeting of the Springfield Selectboard, for the purpose of reviewing an ordinance amendment regarding a one-way traffic proposal for Wall Street. The proposal was first presented … Continued The post Springfield Selectboard okays Wall Street one-way appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Hospital hosted its 25th annual golf challenge on Oct. 2, at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, Vt. Proceeds from this year’s fundraising event go to the annual giving campaign, to support the renovation and … Continued The post 25th annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge a success appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Please join Neighborhood Connections in welcoming NorthStar Health for a free health screening pop-up at our location in Londonderry. Basic health screenings, community resources such as housing, dental, and vision, and other support services will be available … Continued The post Pop-up health resource event at Neighborhood Connections appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Claremont City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, opened with Mayor Dale Girard reading the Proclamation for Domestic Awareness Month with a representative of Turning Point Network. The new director of planning and development Annie Steed … Continued The post Claremont City Council makes changes to veterans benefits appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
LANDGROVE, Vt. – Noted Civil War historian Howard Coffin will present a talk titled “The Other Grant,” about Brig. Gen. Lewis Addison Grant, commander of the 1st Vermont Brigade, who was from Peru, Vt. His talk will be on Tuesday, … Continued The post Howard Coffin to speak on 1st Vermont Brigade commander appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
PUTNEY, Vt. – On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Grammar School will once again transform its bucolic Putney campus into a bustling medieval village, for the 37th annual Medieval Faire. A beloved fall tradition for … Continued The post The Medieval Faire returns to Putney appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
CHESTER, Vt. – The First Universalist Parish of Chester, aka the Stone Church, is excited to feature Big Woods Voices in concert on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. Big Woods Voices celebrates a cappella vocal harmony through arrangements grown … Continued The post Big Woods Voices concert at First Universalist Chester appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Friday evening, Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m., River Artisans Cooperative will be celebrating our 50th anniversary with an open shop time during the monthly Third Friday Bellows Falls evening event. Drop in to see us, … Continued The post River Artisans Cooperative celebrates 50th anniversary appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Time is running out to purchase raffle tickets for the Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission’s fundraiser...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Local potter Susan Kramer has spent more than three decades in the Green Mountain State, selling her colorful, functional pottery...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
David O. Durling, 1929-2025 🇺🇸| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
It’s all over but the shouting for the legendary David Ormond Durling, who passed away in his sleep on Monday, July 28, at the age of 96.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Leilani Rabtoy, daughter of late Francis E. Rabtoy and Jacqueline (King), passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 6, 2025.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
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Next Stage Gallery presents “Quiet Witness” etchings| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society is expanding its arts programming this summer. Residents and guests are invited to participate...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
A couple years ago an out-of-town antiques dealer brought to my attention the eagle weathervane on top of Chester Town Hall...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
It is a pleasure to announce that Nola Sciacca has been named the September Elks Student of the Month for BFUHS.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
The Ludlow Selectboard began their Monday, Oct. 21, regular monthly meeting – scheduled for the third Monday instead of the usual first...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Recently I was reading Zadock Thompson’s 1842 “History of Vermont.” Below are excerpts from his “Quadrupeds” chapter.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper