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YOUNGSTERS IN THE Unbound Grace program at Sentinel Farms in Starksboro gain a connection to nature through regular interactions with horses and other livestock.
STARKSBORO — Kerry Kurt is one of many farmers around the state who have been busy stockpiling feed so her animals have food to last them through Vermont’s long winter.
Ferrisburgh Selectboard Meeting. Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa. Dec. 7, 8:30-10 a.m., VUHS Cafeteria.
SANTA POPS UP several times during the Vergennes Holiday Stroll, including at the high school for a pancake breakfast, at Bixby Library and at the Vergennes Opera House. Here he is seen with some kids at the Lighting of the City Green downtown with a 20th-century version of his red sleigh.
VERGENNES — The Vergennes Holiday Stroll kicks off a busy day early on Saturday, Dec. 7.
ADDISON COUNTY — In the past two weeks, Vermont State Police have conducted a number of saturation patrols in the area.
LINCOLN — The annual Christmas concert by Amaryllis, Vermont’s Early Voice: “IN TERRA PAX: 15th and 16th Century Motets” will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at the United Church of Lincoln.
SHOREHAM — Because of the generosity of townsfolk and the volunteer efforts of staff of Shoreham Elementary School and the Shoreham Congregational Church, ten families received an abundance of dona
CROWS IN THIS Middlebury tree will be an easy target for the annual Christmas Bird Count, which will take place in several Addison County locations in mid-December. Independent file photo/John S. McCright
ADDISON COUNTY — Every year dozens of birders head into the fields and woods of Addison County, while dozens more bird enthusiasts watch at their birdfeeders in December to spot and identify the nu
ANYONE CAN GO out into the Green Mountain National Forest and cut a Christmas tree like this one in Lincoln if they get a $5 permit from the U.S. Forest Service and follow a few rules. Photo by Ethan Ready
RUTLAND — U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are encouraging the public to purchase Christmas tree removal permits should they be interested in a $5 tree for the holidays.
EMILY CASEY OF Orwell, will give a talk on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., about her new collection of essays “Made Holy.” The conversation will take place at the Ilsley Library in Middlebury in conjunction with an exhibit of eight pieces of artwork done by Vermont artists to represent portions of one of Casey’s essays. PHOTO / LESLIE TWITCHELL
ORWELL — Emily Casey didn’t always like essays.
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