A local poet finds inspiration in isolation

MIDDLEBURY —  Miriam Hardy has spent the majority of her 84 years writing poetry. Like her great-aunt and her mom before her, Hardy has enjoyed writing odes to people, places and things that inspire her. But her world has shrunk considerably since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the Northeast three months ago. While she’s able to take short walks with a friend near her home on the edge of Middlebury’s downtown, Hardy is unable to get out and about like she used to because of strict social distancing s … (read more)

As many people are staying at home these days, groups and individuals have organized ways for us all to stage engaged both physically and mentally. Here are some activities offered online by both local and national organizations. Connect with Nature. Midd … (read more)

MONTPELIER — While this unprecedented situation unfolds in Vermont, we are faced with many changes in our daily lives. The short- and long-term impacts to Vermonters and our economy remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: safely getting outdoors has … (read more)