I was turning 30 and I wanted to wake up in the woods. Of course, that meant that my dad was going to want to come with me, but he had never been actually camping before and certainly not winter […]
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EPA announces $62.2 million for Vermont drinking water infrastructure upgrades
EPA announces $62.2 million for Vermont drinking water infrastructure upgrades On April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 for Vermont to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to […]
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Wallingford Town Hall concert series presents The Sky Blue Boys
Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sky Blue Boys, a duo comprised of Willy and Dan Lindner (who formed Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys), will perform at Wallingford Town Hall at 75 School St. in Wallingford on Wednesday, April […]
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Edge of disaster
I was lucky enough to grow up in a neighborhood that bordered a municipal park. I could walk out my front door, hop on my bike, and be at the park in less than two minutes. The park encompassed several […]
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The Okemo Slush Cup is back
Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The Okemo Slush Cup is back this Saturday, April 8 from noon-2 p.m. featuring live music from the band Sly Richard, prizes, a luau theme, BBQ and […]
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Catch the sunrise at the top of Killington Easter morning
Community breakfast, then an egg hunt with a few youth season passes follows Sunday, April 9 — KILLINGTON — What better way to start off Easter Sunday than with the Sunrise Service? Then watch the kids as they search for […]
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Summer camp by the numbers
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children. Each year, campers of all ages head off to nearby recreation centers or travel to rural areas to claim their cabins and bunks. Here’s a deep look at some of […]
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How to help children have memorable summer camp experiences
As hours of sunlight increase, thoughts may turn to summer vacation. For many children, summer vacation wouldn’t be the same without camp. Adults may have their own fond memories of going to summer camp when they were children because of […]
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‘In Full Bloom’ garden party to be held Saturday
Saturday, March 25—WALLINGFORD—Sparkle Barn is having an “In Full Bloom” garden party in the newly expanded Bloom Room! this Saturday. It’s an all day event from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free. Drop in anytime! They’ll be serving flower cookies and […]
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Bulb flowers: Extending their bloom time
By Mary Ellen Shaw When the second half of March rolls around I start checking my flower gardens looking for signs of future flowers. I can usually see something making an attempt to burst forth. In my gardens snowdrops win […]