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Michael Clough

Clough leaving museum after 14 years of service

The board of directors of the Vermont Museum of Natural History and Pool Nature Center have announced that executive director Michael Clough will be leaving the organization by early summer. After serving in a variety of capacities, most notably as the organization’s primary educator for 14 years,...

Wedding Expo at Chez Nous

Engaged couples and wedding professionals from across southern Vermont, western Massachusetts, and the Berkshires are invited to attend the upcoming Southern Vermont Wedding Expo, a premier showcase of the region’s most talented venues and vendors. The event takes place at Chez Nous, 665 Rt 9, on...

Bennington Battle Monument, one of five historic preservation sites slated for restoration.

Five state-owned historic sites set to undergo restoration

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) is pleased to announce that significant historic preservation and restoration projects are underway at five state-owned historic sites. These infrastructure improvements are designed to stabilize and protect Vermont’s cultural landmarks,...

At 13 years of age, Willie Johnston from Salem, part of Derby, remains the youngest individual to receive the Medal of Honor.

March 25, Medal of Honor Day recognized

The words “Medal of Honor,” bring to mind the military men and women who went far beyond the expectations of duty, many dying to save fellow comrades or shipmates. Vermont has a number of Medal of Honor recipients: 64 individuals who were born, enlisted or commissioned in Vermont. Dating to the...

Reggaefest, Sink or Skim, and Duct Tape Derby on tap at Mount Snow

Spring skiing arrives at Mount Snow with the resort’s annual Reggaefest weekend, Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, featuring live reggae music, the 100-foot Sink or Skim Pond Skim, and the creative Duct Tape Derby. Saturday’s pond skim challenges skiers and riders to glide, or...

Friendly volunteers serve up the tasting experience with a warm welcome.

Chamber's beer and chili stroll is coming

The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll on Friday, March 27 from 4 to 7 pm. The event couples Vermont craft beers with delicious chili created by local chefs. Tasting stations will be located at Ratu’s Liquor & Market...

Jr Iron Chef event set for this Saturday

Teams of elementary, middle, and high school students from across Vermont will gather for the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT event, the premiere culinary competition hosted by Vermont Afterschool. Some 55 teams have been busy preparing for the competition, spending time after school researching and...

“Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month” declared

From Brattleboro to Rutland to the Northeast Kingdom, organizations across the state are declaring March “Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month.” Piloted in Windham County in 2025, “Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month” resulted in 54 residents sharing meals together, whether at a local...

Senior meal at Halifax Community Hall

The monthly senior meal will be served on Friday, March 20, at the Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road in West Halifax. The menu will feature spinach salad, corned beef, carrots, potatoes, cabbage and onions, Irish soda bread, and dessert. Come at 11:30 am to socialize and enjoy an appetizer....

Sing-a-long at Jamaica Town Hall

There will be a community sing-along at the Jamaica Town Hall, 3735 Route 30, on March 15, at 3 pm. It will feature songs of peace, protest, and resilience. Join friends and neighbors to learn new songs and sing some familiar ones. The event is organized by Jamaica for Democracy. This project...