Fourth of July

Historical society open

READSBORO- Join the Readsboro Historical Society in celebrating Readsboro Independence Day this Saturday, June 28. The society will be open from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm following the parade at 11 am. Stop in and browse the many displays of old time Readsboro. Step back in time and re-live the past....

“Falling Stars” is the prize in a Fourth of July raffle.

To catch a falling star

WARDSBORO - A “Falling Stars” hooked rug, handmade by fiber artist Linda Gifkins, is the prize in the Wardsboro Public Library’s Fourth of July raffle. Tickets are now on sale.
Each year, the proceeds help cover the cost of programming and materials available at the library in the Gloria...

A float for the History House during the Wardsboro parade July 4, 2012. File photo

Wardsboro Parade and Street Fair celebrates 75th year

Event started as a fundraiser for church WARDSBORO - The longest running Fourth of July parade and fair in the state will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Festivities include a parade, vintage cars from around the region, and creative vendors. Patrons can look forward...

Fireworks are not fun for everyone

ESSEX JUNCTION- Now that summer is here, the Fourth of July is right around the corner. While this is generally a favorite holiday for people, it can be very stressful and dangerous for pets. Firework shows, barbecues, and heat of day can all pose issues for our companion animals.
Everyone...

A past fireworks show over Mount Snow. Facebook

4th of July celebrations around town

By Amelia Nick
SOUTHERN VERMONT- The Deerfield Valley will have many Fourth of July events and celebrations this weekend happening everywhere from Wardsboro to Brattleboro.
In Dover, on Friday July 1, Mount Snow will host a base area block party with live music by the Drew Angus...

Gov. Phil Scott announced his phased reopening plan on Tuesday

Scott outlines reopening road map

MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott announced his plan and timeline for reopening the economy and easing COVID-19 mitigation measures at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Gov. Scott called his “Vermont Forward” plan a “roadmap for the next three months as vaccines get us back to something more normal...

People were using Green Mountain Beach recently, despite closure signs. RC

Board agrees to reopen beach

WILMINGTON- Green Mountain Beach will reopen in time for the Fourth of July weekend, selectboard members decided at a special meeting Monday morning.
The beach had been closed in response to Gov. Phil Scott’s COVID-19 emergency order. At the board’s regular meeting two weeks ago,...

Town considering what to do about beach, lake access for summer

WILMINGTON- At their regular meeting Wednesday evening, selectboard members discussed the prospects of recreation and events this summer in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
The board met with Great River Hydro spokesman Matt Cole to discuss summer activities at recreation areas on Harriman...

Readsboro held their Independence Day fireworks show last weekend Photo: Stacy Birch

Fireworks rescheduled to Saturday, July 13

Fireworks celebration returns Saturday Note: Due to rainstorms that rolled through the region on July 6, the fireworks were rescheduled to the rain date of Saturday, July 13. WILMINGTON - The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce is busy at work this week...