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Film chronicles end of local mill, 86 years of history

“Bills Lumber” to screen in Dover
DOVER - On Sunday, April 27, filmmaker Theresa Maggio will join her documentary subjects, Everett and Alan Bills, at a special screening at MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts.
Maggio will show her film, “Bills Lumber,” which documents the...

Dover board signs off on business assistance programs after review

DOVER- Selectboard members approved three business incentive programs, and balked on a maintenance agreement for infrastructure connected to the Snow Lake dam removal project.
In response to concerns voiced by Dover resident Jim McDevitt in February, the board agreed to put the approval...

Building owner’s demo plans put on hold, pending further review

WILMINGTON- A downtown property owner’s permit applications for the demolition of historic buildings in the village center were put on hold Tuesday evening, until the development review board can examine the structures at a site visit.
Eric Silverstein, owner of the so-called Professional...

Mount Snow GM settling in, getting to know mountain, community

DOVER- Mount Snow resort’s new general manager, Lea Gabrielle Potts, says Mount Snow has been a special place for her for a long time. The mountain has become even more special for her, as Potts has been in charge of the valley’s biggest employer and biggest attraction since December.
“It...

Report lays out timeline for high school

Has a three-year window for improvement
WHITINGHAM- An independent report released last week warns that Twin Valley School District is approaching a critical point, and must make changes or face eventual closure.
The report by Arlington, VT, consultant David...

Principal shares challenges under Trump

WASHINGTON, DC - Twin Valley Elementary School Principal Rebecca Fillion traveled to Washington, DC, in March to attend the 2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference. While in DC, Fillion met with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, and Rep. Becca Balint to update them on how the new...

Public input on Climate Action Plan now sought

The Vermont Climate Council must update the Climate Action Plan by July 1. The plan is updated every four years, as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act. The draft plan contains around 250 climate actions, 40 of which are being proposed as top priorities. Vermonters are invited to offer...

An undated period photo of the Orrin O. Ware store and building in the village center. Photo courtesy of the Wilmington Historical Society

Building owner, review board seek to iron out permit discrepancies

WILMINGTON- Travis Wendell, owner of the former OO Ware historic building in the village center, met with the development review board Tuesday regarding his application to change windows and doors that were approved in a previous permit.
The hearing was, in part, a “housekeeping”...

Local rally to be part of nationwide “Hands Off” protest

WILMINGTON - Locals will stage a rally in the center of Wilmington on Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest called “Hands Off.” Hundreds of simultaneous rallies are planned throughout the United States.
“This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in...

Board balks at event funding request, signs off on highway equipment buys

DOVER- Selectboard members rejected a local organization’s application for event funding and retroactively approved the purchase of highway department equipment at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Dover Economic Development Director Eric Durocher presented a request from James...