Mt. Independence to offer springtime history walk on May 4

ORWELL — Enjoy a spring guided history walk to learn about and see remains of the Revolutionary War defenses at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m. This is the perfect time of year to go off trail and explore before all the leaves come out. Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson lead the walk on and off the trails to explore this fascinating site. The focus w … (read more)

VUHS seniors to walk for WomenSafe

VERGENNES/MIDDLEBURY — Every fall seniors at Vergennes Union High School host a fundraising walk to collect funds to benefit a cause that is important to class members. The VUHS class of 2020 has chosen to walk for WomenSafe next Wednesday, Oct. 16. Women … (read more)

A 65-mile walk across Vt. takes aim at climate change

MONTPELIER — Without a word, more than 300 climate justice activists filed into the Statehouse Tuesday afternoon. The youngest of them, carrying pussy willows, gathered in the center of the first-floor lobby, bathed in warm lamplight, and the rest filled … (read more)