Veterans honored with wreaths in Cornwall

Volunteers gathered at the DAR Samson Memorial on Saturday, Dec. 13, to prepare for a day of service to veterans.

Vietnam veterans honored with quilts for their service

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Seth Warner-Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held a Quilts of Valor ceremony for two local Vietnam veterans — Steve McElroy and Joanne Reynolds.

Quilters wrap veterans in love, appreciation

Representatives of Quilts of Valor and Ferrisburgh’s Patriotic Spirits turned out at the Middlebury Quilt Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, to drape seven area veterans in quilts honoring their service.

Police replace stolen flag that flew for late veteran

Vergennes Police Sergeant Adam O’Neill knew quickly on New Year’s Eve that the woman calling the station was upset. City homeowner Tracy Tembreull was reporting the theft of an item from her family’s South Maple Street front porch. It was an item that in … (read more)

Area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held a Quilts of Valor ceremony for two local Vietnam veterans. 

Vt. Scouts honor vets with parade this Saturday

Scouts from around the state will come to Brandon to honor veterans with a parade this Saturday morning.

Local veterans describe their service and reception at home

For those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces, often the battles they face don’t end once they return home. Navigating health problems, finding work and reconnecting with family and friends are among the common challenges veterans might face w … (read more)

Starksboro’s Orvis gets scholarship

The local chapter of The Forty and Eight, a national veterans organization, has awarded scholarships to five outstanding students in nursing programs in colleges in Vermont.

Vt. businesses back their soldier employees

Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has announced its combined 2023-2024 award recipients for service and support to Vermont’s National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve members. At their annual banquet held recently at the Vt Air National … (read more)

More vets town halls scheduled through November

Vets Town Hall, a Vermont-based nonprofit that works to increase understanding between veterans and civilians, is partnering with local organizations to host six events throughout the state this fall. The first one took place at Bristol’s Holley Hall on O … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Work together to support veterans

By the time Veterans Day arrives, the 2024 election will have hopefully ended. Many town hall events were held to inform the public of candidate positions on policy and public concerns.

VUHS seniors walk for veterans

The Vergennes Union High School Class of 2025 set a goal of raising $3,500 for its Senior Walkathon, which was held on a cool and mostly cloudy Thursday, Oct. 24, on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Local veterans invited to speak at town hall in Bristol

Addison County is home to many who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and community members next week will get a chance to hear from some of those local veterans about what their service means to them.

Veterans dedicate replaced gravestones

The weather report was ominous, but the groups involved in the Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Dedication for two veterans interred in the Vergennes Burying Ground decided to forge ahead with a solemn, yet shortened, service on June 23rd.

Fly fishing is therapy for some veterans

“Many veterans no longer refer to it as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder),” Bob Almeter points out. “They call it Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). It’s not a disorder. It’s part of who I am.”

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