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Neither snow nor heat stops two-wheeled trek to Vancouver
Stopping for dinner in a small town where everyone knew each other’s names, Nick Vanderkloot and his buddy Robert Vernimmen got plenty of stares — then questions about their spandex shorts and clip-in bike shoes.
Tomato late blight shows up in Vermont
With our recent rainy weather and storms, I am not surprised that we diagnosed late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in the University of Vermont Plant Diagnostic Clinic in late August.
Officials try to quench village planning project controversy
The Charlotte Selectboard meeting on Monday was in the library, and the library end of the town parking lot was filled a half hour before the Aug. 12 meeting began.
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Declaration of Inclusion proves controversial in Charlotte
A handful of people spoke in favor of the town of Charlotte adopting a Declaration of Inclusion at the selectboard meeting on Aug. 12, while a handful of people were opposed to adopting it.
Enjoy the ‘virtuous’ cabbage with Asian crunch salad
Even though there’s no zucchini on the menu at the next Charlotte Senior Center Monday Munch, this seems an apt time to give a tip of the hat to zucchini, the vegetable described by “The Almanac” as “staggeringly productive.”
Pressure tank water pipe break dealt with quickly
The Charlotte Senior Center experienced severe water damage when the water well pressure tank failed.
Library wants to know what you want at library
From story times to cooking book clubs, from book discussions to selectboard meetings, the Charlotte Library is here as a community resource, meeting place and activity center.
Problems that can make lilacs look worn out
Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) can be stunning in early summer when in full bloom, but this time of year they tend to look a bit worn out.
Help prevent erosion by sowing into exposed soil
Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality?
Autumn sparks the flame of our primal instincts
As summer winds to its close and the second year of extraordinarily powerful storms spins chaotically toward its denouement, the evening breezes bring with them the solace of lower humidity.
Two books, one island, great reading, enjoy
Vermont is not a place one typically wants to leave in the summer, and there isn’t much that can tempt me to head out of town between June and September, but there is one thing, and that is the ocean.
Psychic Expo — convention where ‘mediums’ not rare
When it comes to the supernatural, couple Frank Chodl and Betz McKeown say they’ve got everybody covered.
Budding Vermont textile artist debuts first exhibition
Thrifted garments woven with plant fibers, carefully sculpted patchworks that look like mossy growths creeping out of the wall.
Double majors buck not being a one-trick pony
One-trick pony personifies being limited to a single talent, capability or quality according to Dictionary.com.
What seniors need to know about changes to Medicare Part D
Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit.
Thanks to those who step up to combat food insecurity
Eggplant, zinnias, blackberries, cash, dry goods, backpacks, bread and more; how are these related?
Hi Neighbor meets Hello Neighbor’s Mike Jordan
For the last quarter century, Mike Jordan has been maintaining his own driveway. Sometimes neighbors would approach him and ask if he’d be willing to help them out.
Emerge Vermont alums take big wins in August primary
Emerge Vermont, the state’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, saw big wins up and down the ballot in this week’s primary election.