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Two Vermont State Police SUVs at Somerset Reservoir during the search for David Maynard last week. Photo by Mike Eldred

Police recover body of missing Wilmington man at Somerset Reservoir

SOMERSET- Vermont State Police say a body recovered from Somerset Reservoir Tuesday afternoon has been tentatively identified as that of David Maynard, 74, of Wilmington.
According to police, Maynard’s body was found by a kayaker who notified state police auxiliary troopers. Crews...

Mount Snow Child Care will shift to “employee-first” enrollment model

DOVER — Mount Snow Child Care will transition to an “employee-first” enrollment model in five weeks, prioritizing its services for children of Mount Snow employees and “adjusting” its staff as necessary, according to Mount Snow General Manager Lea Gabrielle Potts. Sixteen non-employee families...

The cover of “Small Town School” by Dave Larson. Photo courtesy of Dave Larson

Former Wilmington teacher releases new book, hosts reading at Bartleby’s Books

WILMINGTON- “Small Town School,” a new book by former Wilmington teacher Dave Larsen, examines the 100-plus-year history of Wilmington Central High School.
Bartleby’s Books will host a reading, discussion, and book signing with Larsen from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, October 16. Copies of “...

The foliage near the Canyon chairlift at Mount Snow. Photo courtesy of Brooke Cerbone

Mount Snow closes chairlifts

DOVER- Leaf peepers and mountain bikers looking to take in the view from the top of Mount Snow during the foliage season or take a run down a bike trail will have to get there the old-fashioned way. That means hiking or pedal power. That’s because the mountain announced late last month they had...

Whitingham’s long-awaited culvert construction will limit public access for one month

JACKSONVILLE — The long-awaited replacement of the Whitingham Municipal Center culvert is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6. The construction has been rescheduled twice this fall, leaving the town unsure how the project will take shape after waiting 13 years for the replacement, according...

Police search for missing boater

SOMERSET- Police scoured Somerset Reservoir Tuesday and Wednesday, continuing their search for a boater reported missing Monday evening.
According to police reports, family members reported David Maynard, 74, of Wilmington missing after he failed to return from a day of fishing...

WSWSU reviews long overdue audit report for fiscal year 2024

READSBORO- Windham Southwest Supervisory Union ended fiscal year 2024 with a deficit, according to an auditor’s report reviewed by board members Wednesday evening.
The long overdue report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024, indicates that WSWSU ended the year with a $418,066...

A bear sits on a lawn in Whitingham. File photo

State aims to understand bear population trends

SOUTHERN VERMONT - In recent years, bear populations statewide have shown steady growth. A recently launched study by the Department of Fish and Wildlife aims to better understand population and reproduction trends.
Data from 2024 estimates that Vermont’s black bear population is between...

Pam Greene

New executive director at SVDV Chamber

WILMINGTON — The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce selected lifelong skier and local resident Pam Greene as its new executive director about two weeks ago.
Greene has long had roots in the valley, as she lived in Bennington and traveled over the hill to ski Mount Snow...

Health care representatives and state officials gathered for an online press briefing about vaccines on Friday. Photo source: Screenshot

On call, health representatives provide assurances on vaccine access

VERMONT - On Friday, representatives and officials involved in health care throughout the state gathered for a virtual press briefing regarding vaccine access in Vermont.
The overarching message of the briefing was that at a state level, Vermont is dedicated to ensuring continued access...