State offers logistical, financial help to improve farm operations

Farmers are invited by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to apply to the Best Management Practices Program by May 1.

Is it time to paint your barn? Get help

The deadline for getting funding to paint your barn is coming up fast.

Bevere to run for state’s attorney

A candidate has stepped forward to run for Addison County state’s attorney, a post held by Eva Vekos, whose law license was suspended last week.

Dragon back on Vergennes council

Jamie Dragon was formerly appointed to the city council last August, though did not win his election this Town Meeting Day.

Tri-Town OKs $2 million bond

A proposed $2.1 million repair plan received resounding support.

By the way, April 16, 2026

Average gasoline prices in Vermont have risen 1.7 cents per gallon during the past week.

Apply to Vt. Humanities for U.S. 250 grants

America 250 Rapid Response Grants, up to $1,000, are available on a rolling basis for community events happening between April 1 and July 31 or whenever funding runs out, whichever comes first.

Leicester News: Get ready for Green Up Day

A trailer will be set up at the Town Shed to receive bags on Friday, May 1 for Green Up Day on Saturday, May 2.

Carter McGuire awarded DAR’s Good Citizen scholarship

The Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held its annual Good Citizen ceremony on March 14 to award Carter McGuire.

Youngsters in Ferrisburgh get a hand with reading

Ferrisburgh Central School has been selected as one of 14 schools in New Hampshire and Vermont to receive the Children’s Literacy Foundation’s grant.

Spring wildflower walk on Mount Independence

The guide will be Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 25 years and horticulturist with Rocky Dale Gardens in Bristol.

Vergennes firefighters bring science to life for homeschool kids

Three volunteer firefighters from the Vergennes Volunteer Fire Department brought the truck to the co-op’s final gathering of the school year.

DAR lunch honors area Vietnam veterans

The Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held its 12th annual lunch for area Vietnam veterans on April 11.

Lincoln News: Clinical herbalist shares insights on mint

The Lincoln Library is kicking off the gardening season and building momentum for its upcoming May plant sale with a presentation on Wednesday, April 29.

Phoebe Hussey inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma

Nordic skier Phoebe Hussey of Ripton was recently inducted into the Saint Michael’s College chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma.

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