Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program creates Hamilton Award
At the May 4 statewide Arbor Day conference, with the theme “Make Vermont a Shade Better,” the Vermont Urban…
CCS students “rained in” on Arbor Day
For more than 25 years, Charlie Proutt of Horsford Nursery has donated and, with the help of the students,…
Soak up some seasonal activities
In Charlotte mud season is a distant memory. Outdoor thoughts stray to hiking, biking, kayaking and wildflower walks. Trees…
Operation Earth Day: Charlotters reforest elm trees at Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge
Gray skies persisted but rain held off long enough on Earth Day to allow for a major effort in…
Uncovering the meaning of dreams
Dreamwork session held in Charlotte opens new dialog Rita Murphy of Charlotte was curious enough about her own nighttime…
Addie Toensing tops the HITS Ocala Equitation Championship
March was a big victory month for the Toensing family of Charlotte. Addie Toensing won the HITS (Horse Shows…
Pat Leclaire opens his sugarhouse to the public
It’s the one-man show and old-school maple sugaring operation run by native Charlotter Pat Leclaire since 2012 that had…
Small tick, big problem
Lyme disease is caused by a particular bacteria, called a spirochete (spir-o-keet). These are some of the most ancient…
A combination of Paul Bunyan and Smokey Bear
For those of you who don’t know me already, my name is Ethan Tapper, and I am the Chittenden…
Mary Greene Lighthall remembered
Some words about Mary Greene Lighthall—or what I might have said at her memorial reception last Sunday: I met…
Everything you ever wanted to know about heat pumps and more
Bill Kallock of Integral Analytics was interviewed by Catherine Hughes—both are members of the Charlotte Energy Committee. The interview…
Lewis Creek Update: Water matters event planned
This spring the Chittenden Regional Planning Commission, Lewis Creek Association and Responsible Growth Hinesburg are teaming up to raise…
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports race team competes
During the last two years the Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports program at Bolton Valley Resort has supported kids…
Over the River Nile to South Sudan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate South Sudan with this stunning photo essay created by Charlotter Chol Dhoor. All photos were taken on his…
Essential Elements: Meeting John O’Brien
Always on the lookout for exceptional local food in an effort to support the Vermont economy and reduce transportation-associated…
Alzheimer’s Association launches Vermont Leadership Board
Community volunteers provide strategic leadership for Alzheimer’s care, support and research The Alzheimer’s Association announces the launch of a…
Support for our troops
Isabell Sacklow had to say goodbye to her father just before the holidays this year. U.S. Air Guard Technical…
Focus those intentions for 2017
Happy New Year! Time for a fresh start, a clean slate. And don’t we all need one after this…
This old house, Charlotte-style
Historic Charlotte home undergoes massive restoration While most of us view extreme home renovations only via cable television, Charlotters…
Essential Elements: The story of a traveling bathtub
Editor’s note: Please welcome Essential Elements, our new addition to The News! This column will feature a different guest…