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It’s hard to find any aspect of education that isn’t different this year than before. Food services for students in the Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is among those variations.
Fall brings many great things that come in beautiful shades of orange, yellow, red and brown. Pumpkins and winter squash are among the most wonderful of these.
The annual Pet Food Warehouse Wag It Forward event will look a little different this year.
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HUNTINGTON -- Midway through the morning event, an 11-year-old Essex Junction girl was getting exhausted from all the excitement and joy. But it was well worth it as she was thrilled to see some close friends and family during the seventh annual event named after her.
MONTPELIER – The Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and Lake Champlain Maritime Museum announced the discovery of two paddlewheels, likely fragments of the Steamboat Phoenix, which caught fire and sank exactly 201 years ago today on September 4, 1819 on Lake Champlain.
The following students from Essex recently received academic honors for the Spring 2020 semester as reported by their respective institutions of higher education.
At an ideal time, with the start of the academic year right around the corner, the Essex Westford School District (EWSD) recently received a kind donation of student supplies from a credit union based out of New York.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY — As part of its ongoing #Hiring2DayVT virtual job fairs, the Vermont Department of Labor is offering two dates in September that will focus on jobs in Northwest Vermont.
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The organizers of a yearly outdoor event, and the parents of an active local girl, aren’t letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them from raising awareness and funding for charity. It’s just going to look a little different than it has in recent years.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY — The State of Vermont recently unveiled its #BuyLocalVermont stimulus program to help residents support local businesses.
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While Vermont PBS recently won three regional Emmys, a budding actor from Essex had an especially-important role in making one of those happen.
The following students from Essex recently graduated as reported by their respective institutions of higher education.
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ESSEX -- Movies are coming back to the big screens in town, one of those being a new addition.
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VERMONT — A group of seven runners ran the length of Vermont, raising more than $38,000 for the Vermont Foodbank along the way.
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COLCHESTER -- A couple big bites led to a couple big trophies last month for two Essex High School (EHS) fishermen.
A Town of Essex staff member is having quite the summer for celebrating milestones.
For just $50, one lucky winner will get their hands on a 2020 Cub Cadet Challenger MX 550.
The following students from Essex recently received academic honors for the Spring 2020 semester as reported by their respective institutions of higher education.
While the popular summertime tradition wasn’t held in Essex this year, or in its traditional format, the fundraiser was still tremendously successful.
The following students from Essex recently received academic honors for the Spring 2020 semester as reported by their respective institutions of higher education.
MONTPELIER — The State of Vermont will distribute up to 300,000 cloth face coverings to the public, emergency responders and select agencies throughout the month of August. The State Emergency Operations Center procured the masks from those donated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency …
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Vermont Foodbank a $500,000 grant to upgrade its Barre facility with new equipment and infrastructure, and increased broadband capability to better manage its satellite locations and collaborate with partners.
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ESSEX -- Local representatives, elected officials, and other leaders from throughout Essex gathered in front of the village offices at the Five Corners Saturday to celebrate excellence in youth development and support.
PHOENIX -- Hillary Bocash was wed to Nathan Frumkin July 25, 2020 at Venue at the Grove in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Jeremy Schneider.
Area residents can participate in the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Virtual 5K to support the National Guard Education Foundation (NGEF).
BURLINGTON — The ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is open. Admission will be free for all visitors until Sept. 14.
Recent Essex High School (EHS) graduate Emma Chadwick has received a little extra help for her secondary education.
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ESSEX — Right off of Upper Main St. on Commonwealth Ave., Jules on the Green brings a little bit of sylvan charm to Essex suburbia. Their famous salmon BLT and Dutch baby pancakes are back and ready to order, as the restaurant is open for take-out, dine-in and outdoor seating Mondays and Tue…
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Corporal Bryon Wehman has a busy life. When he’s not donning his spiffy Essex Police Department (EPD) uniform, he’s enjoying time with his family, two German Shepherds and a wondering cat. The Colchester resident and three-year veteran of the EPD already has a full plate, but that hasn’t sto…
Free training is available for area parents looking to move into manufacturing jobs.
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The Village of Essex Junction Board of Trustees is allocating $10,000 for a three-day event aimed at helping out downtown businesses.
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ESSEX JUNCTION -- With “The 10 Best Days of Summer” needing to be cancelled this year, the Champlain Valley Exposition is finding new ways to use its space for summer entertainment and attractions. One of those ways was three days of deliciousness over this past weekend.
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COLCHESTER -- Their names might not go down in the record books, but July 1 will be a day two young fishermen never forget.
Essex High School recently announced its list of students who made their way to the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2019-20 academic year. Students must post a grade of B or higher in every class in order to achieve the laurel.
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Banks are asking Vermonters to deposit their spare change at their local bank or use exact change when shopping, as the pandemic-related shutdowns have created a coin shortage.
This time of year I get impatient for the long-awaited harvest of my tomatoes and the taste of their sweet, homegrown flavor. But will I get to them before the arrival of the dreaded hornworms?
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COLCHESTER -- Kindness and helping out know no bounds for a local photographer who isn’t letting town borders dictate which faces he can put smiles on.
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ESSEX -- Turning a negative into a positive is probably putting it mildly.
After being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vermont National Guard Museum will reopen July 27.
COLCHESTER -- The Northeast-10 Conference recently announced its Academic Honor Roll for the 2020 spring semester. Among the 255 student-athletes who represented Saint Michael’s College (SMC), one hails from Essex Junction.
If you planted basil in your garden, there are a few things you can do now to ensure a good harvest.
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ESSEX -- The dynamic duo behind local restaurant Railroad & Main, Todd and Courtney Roman, are thrilled to be opening their doors again for dine-in, take-out, and outdoor dining services.
ST. ALBANS — Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will be hosting an online bingo game on Friday to benefit the Jimmy Fund.
Essex is one of the first towns in the state to achieve a new community-wide credential designed by youth organizations and inspired by the positive work and research of a group out of Minnesota.
The Vermont Suicide Prevention Center is offering a free webinar on suicide prevention.
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ESSEX JUNCTION -- Hard work has allowed multiple generations of pastry lovers to frequent a local eatery for morning treats, coffee, and lunchtime sandwiches.
ESSEX -- A community food shelf recently received a generous donation from NBT Bank.
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz of History channel’s “American Pickers” are making Vermont part of their New England filming tour this fall.
BURLINGTON — The Communications Office of the Diocese of Burlington was recently recognized by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada during an online awards ceremony.
Have you noticed lacy-looking leaves on your pole beans or roses lately? Take a closer look and you'll probably spot the culprit--the Japanese beetle.
