Mozart gives Handel a leg-up in ‘Messiah’

When the Vermont Philharmonic began its annual “Messiah” performance at St. Augustine’s Church in Montpelier Friday, something was clearly different. When the Overture of George Frederic Handel’s masterpiece began, a full horn section — perhaps a little too loudly — made itself known. Read more

Defendants in drug and gun sweep in Springfield appear in federal court

BURLINGTON — Two of the six people implicated in a sweeping drug and gun investigation in the Springfield area made their initial appearanc… Read more

Peter M. Fleury

Peter M. Fleury MIDDLESEX — Peter M. Fleury, 73, of Vermont RT 12, passed away unexpectedly at the Central Vermont Medical Center. He was b… Read more

Bette Jean Izor

Bette Jean Izor MORRISVILLE — Bette Jean Izor, 80, a former resident of Barre, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at T… Read more

Charles Burton “Butch” Allen

Charles Burton “Butch” Allen WATERBURY — Charles Burton “Butch” Allen, 80, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022 at Cent… Read more

William Sander

William Sander JEFFERSONVILLE — On Friday afternoon, November 25th, 2022, William Sander passed away at the age of 82. He was in the comfor… Read more

Justin T. LaHart

Justin T. LaHart BURLINGTON — Justin T. LaHart, 31, of Burlington passed away on November 28, 2022 at the McClure Miller Respite House in C… Read more

Patricia Bruce

Patricia Bruce BARRE — Patricia Bruce, 91, of Dagmont Avenue passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, surrounded by multiple members of … Read more

Green Mountain Komodo

The lizard-like creature boldly parades across the forest floor, its bright orange skin a warning to potential predators: Just try and eat … Read more

A Poet's View: Talk of tanagers and trees

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Teeds

The Outside Story: Squirrel talk

Even if you’ve never ventured farther into the forest than an urban park or a college campus, you’re probably familiar with Sciurus carolin… Read more

The Rustic Moose in-home craft show

For four days in December, Tracy Wright’s home in Websterville turns into a cheerful and cozy craft show. The annual Vermont Rustic Moose H… Read more

In the Garden: Holiday gifts for the gardener

First on my list for holiday gifts for the gardener is this: a subscription to this newspaper. Our local papers need subscribers in order t… Read more

A Yankee Notebook: Making lovely memories

‘Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go! The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drift… Read more

Clift: Continued massacre of innocents

Having submitted my final columns for 2022 at the end of November, I looked forward to a holiday respite while contemplating what my first … Read more

Tales from the Hill: Good fences

I used to think the most important tool on the farm was the tractor, the big 100-horsepower Ford, followed closely by the gutter that carri… Read more

On Faith: Boys, imitatio Christi, and us

About a week ago, I heard a program on Vermont Public having to do with issues for boys’ development and lack of male role models in our so… Read more

Smith: Living off-grid lessons

Not long ago, utilities envisioned a new, renewable electricity system that would involve time-of-use rates and load management via smart m… Read more

Danziger

Amses: Change the equation

Between the time I’m writing this and you’re reading it, there likely have been several mass shootings, bringing the total to well over 600… Read more

Editorial: Keeping it local

Several announcements in the media world this week have us once again considering the health of news gathering agencies in America. Read more