Weather will delay delivery of The Charlotte News this week
The hardcopy of The Charlotte News will be delivered late again this week. However, this time the problem is not because of printing issues; this week it’s the weather.
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.
65 years of The Charlotte News — Time to give back
Make no bones about it: I am here to ask for your financial support for community journalism.
Over the years, some have ‘cleaned up’ at Green Up Day
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Vermont could combat climate change … by hosting the Olympics
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Why did the herp cross the road? ‘Big Nights’ mean big risks for amphibians and reptiles
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Trip to Montpelier highlighting town’s energy conservation work
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Spear Street to close again, just three days
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CVU notches first win of baseball regular season
There is some good news and some bad news about the beginning of the Champlain Valley Union High baseball…
May 5 historically notable for more than just Monday Munch
May 5 is quite a day in American history: Take no notice of what the fast food afficionado and…
Visit Manitoba, share magic, buy plants and more in May
This month, Charlotte resident Bill Fraser-Harris will share highlights about his recent trip to Manitoba observing polar bears in…
Earth Month extending into May with at least three events
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Always glad for books that spring up like daffodils
Though I know we could be scraping ice from windshields and shoveling walkways again any day now — and…
Removing dams can be key to effective flood prevention
Vermont ecologists support a greener flood-prevention strategy — removing derelict dams. In light of the recent increase in severe…
You don’t always get what you want, but what you need
As you read this, I will be thinking of you, dear reader. I will have risen long before the…
Celebrate May with braised spring vegetables, use greens
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Around Town: May 1, 2025
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Education reform often brings unintended consequences
Now that the House has passed an education reform plan, it will be easy to get bogged down in…
News from Charlotte Central School Students
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Educators push back on early childhood ed licensing plan
A recent bill in the Vermont Senate would offer a pathway for early childhood educators who operate outside of…
Vermont attorney general, Charlotte rep hold town meeting
On Tuesday evening this week Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark spoke at the Charlotte town office at the invitation…
Demand for EV chargers remains high at mountain resorts
As the ski season comes to a close, something that continues to be on the minds of mountain resort…
Sugaring is a labor of love for Pat and Aline LeClaire
Pat LeClaire may not have maple syrup coursing through his veins, but he’s been sugaring for so long that…