Weak winter a boon to birdwatchers — but crowds put rare species at risk
Birding, or birdwatching, might not draw the flash of skiing or snowboarding, but the quiet hobby has huge implications in the state:
Birdwatching as a way of life
In the firmament of Charlotte Senior Center programing, there are lots of stars, but over the years one of its all-stars has been Hank Kaestner.
Kids pitch bear’s head tooth as Vermont’s state mushroom
Feeling cooped up after incessant Zoom meetings during the COVID pandemic, Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, D-Westminster, started going on woodland walks with her dog.
CVSD revises budget with $4M less in expenditures
The Champlain Valley School District board’s meeting began on Tuesday, March 12, with Meghan Metzler of Charlotte being chosen unanimously as its next chair.
The official dish of Texas coming to the senior center near you
The 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, included the San Antonio Chili Stand, giving many Americans their first taste of chili. It became the official dish of Texas in 1977.
All kinds of activities for helping you find your balance
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors 65 and older. Improving strength, balance and fitness is important so that adults can stay active and reduce their chances of falling.
Take action for every ecosystem, every creature in Ecochallenge
Earth Month Ecochallenge, running from April 1-30, is a program focused on environmental and social engagement. During this month, you’re invited to select actions that resonate with your values, committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits.
Charlotte Food Shelf mourns the death of Louise McCarren
The Charlotte Food Shelf is deeply saddened by the death of our friend and colleague, Louise McCarren. In equal measure, we are grateful to have known and worked alongside her.
Maple cornbread celebrates the spring sugaring season
The sap run has been better than expected with our strange on-again, off-again spring and early warm weather. But maple syrup is here at last, and it is as tasty as ever.
CVU alpine teams finish another remarkable season
This has been another remarkable year for the Champlain Valley Union alpine ski team.
A message from Charlotte Central School principal
Throughout the week, I have spent a significant time listening to the caregivers and community members of the Champlain Valley School District. The common thread is a commitment to children.
Alpeter taking an old company and trying to make it new
For a man with a history of working for start-up companies, taking a job at a firm that’s been in existence since 1892 might seem odd but for Curt Alpeter, there are a lot of parallels between his new job as CEO at Grafton Village Cheese and his previous work for IDX, MyWebGrocer and Runamok Maple.
Working on bills, bills, bills
With crossover behind us, the calendar is stacked on the House floor with all the bills we voted out of our committees last week; now they need to make it out of the House and into the Senate.
Letters to the Ediotor: March 21
Lectio Divina Series at Charlotte Congregational Church and Remain alert to what Trump says and the threat he poses
Join in celebrating Earth Day for the whole month
Instead of just celebrating Earth Day, Charlotte is kicking off a celebration of Earth Month on April 1.
A change in our print days
The newspaper was delivered late last week. Because of problems with the company that was printing The Charlotte News, the newspaper staff and board decided to change printers this week.
Easter lilies aren’t the only popular Easter flower
It’s no surprise that the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the most popular floral gift for Easter giving, but did you know that, contrary to its name, it isn’t a spring-blooming flower?
Managing forests for resilience
Landowners often ask me: “Is my forest healthy?” While this may seem like a simple question, the more time I spend working with forests, the more difficult it is to answer.
Lewis Creek Association fights Japanese knotweed in watershed
Non-native invasive plant species have long threatened the health of ecosystems, wildlife habitat and populations of native plants in the Lewis Creek watershed.
CVU wins record-breaking 10th state girls’ hoops title
After a hard fall to the floor that drew an audible gasp from the crowd when Merrill Jacobs’ head hit the floor of Patrick Gymnasium with a loud thump, CVU’s senior guard got to her feet and calmly sank the resulting free throws, putting the Redhawks up 38-33.