Faith Gong: Goodbye Summer, Welcome Fall!

Faith Gong: Goodbye Summer, Welcome Fall!

I need to come clean: Although I’ve written on this topic in a variety of ways before, I’ve always beat around the bush, obscured my true feelings, tried to be polite. But I think it’s time to be honest, to come right out and say it: I don’t like summer.

Edward John Gervais Sr., 91, of New Haven

Edward John Gervais Sr., 91, of New Haven

NEW HAVEN — Edward John Gervais Sr. died on Aug. 24, 2022, at his home in New Haven, Vt., following a brief illness. Ed was born on July 25, 1931, in Essex Junction, Vt., to Olivine (Lapierre) and Viateur Gervais. He married the girl next door, Shirley LaRose, on his...
Cheryl Evelyn Farnsworth, 63, of Bristol

Cheryl Evelyn Farnsworth, 63, of Bristol

BRISTOL — Cheryl Evelyn Farnsworth, 63, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at her home in Bristol. She was born Dec. 19, 1958, in Middlebury, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Jerome) Carter. Her hobbies were crafting and sewing. She was a wonderful cook. She...
Vergennes Area Rescue is in need

Vergennes Area Rescue is in need

VERGENNES — The volunteer president of the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Josh Deppman, is holding a series of meetings with the leaders of the communities VARS serves to deliver a critical message. That message: Change at VARS will be necessary, sooner rather than...
City police chief to retire early, cites lack of respect

City police chief to retire early, cites lack of respect

Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel on Tuesday submitted an unexpected letter of resignation, effective Oct. 31, citing unhappiness with how he and the department he has led for 13 years have been treated, but without offering specifics.