WALPOLE, N.H.-Along with more advanced workshops, award-winning author Pam Bernard will offer a special workshop for new writers this summer. This is a great opportunity to dive in for those who have ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Issue 821 BELLOWS FALLS-The Rockingham Free Public Library announces the launch of its annual summer reading program, inviting readers of all ages to dive into a season of ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Issue 821 BELLOWS FALLS-Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Canal St., presents "Art as a Way of Life," an exhibit by Clare Adams and Alice Cheney, now on display through Aug. 10.

Formed in the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, Lakou Mizik came together to show the world the resilience and beauty of Haitian culture. The group's critically acclaimed debut album, "Wa Di Yo, ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Issue 821 PUTNEY-Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of Celtic and Old-time Appalachian roots music from Quebec and Ireland by Kavaz and I Draw Slow at 7 p.m ...

BRATTLEBORO-The 52nd annual "By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth" Independence Day celebration is set for Friday, July 4, with a morning parade downtown and an afternoon and evening program of ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Issue 821 DUMMERSTON-All are invited to the opening reception of "Watercolors by Linda Rood" at the Dummerston Historical Society from 1 to 3 p.m. July 6.

BRATTLEBORO-Three school districts will begin their summer meals programs, distributing free, weekly meal kits to families with children. Susan Grabowski, food program coordinator of the Windham ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Issue 821 GRAFTON-Among the summer arts happenings gracing green hills with theater, fine art, craft, circus, puppetry, and music, one noble mainstay is the annual concert of ...

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MacLean Gander is retired from a long career as a professor and administrator at Landmark College. A former member of the board of directors of Vermont Independent Media, he was a longtime volunteer ...

WESTMINSTER-After completing its 25th school year of operation, The Compass School recently and abruptly announced that it will be permanently closing. Though it had planned on operating for at least ...