WOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check out WOOL’s newest show, it’s “Off the Rails” with Samantha and Chris every other Sunday at 2:00 PM. They’ll play all those favorites you know and love.

Tune in to Gary Coger’s newest newest show Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. “Coffee and Eggs” is an hour focusing on great singer-songwriter music.

Important Note: Starting on Monday, March 2, WOOL’s morning broadcast of Democracy Now! moved from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and is now aired as a LIVE show.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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The Walpolean
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  • May 2026 Clarion Now Online
    And ready for mailing to all postal addresses in Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville — 1,549 addresses. Again 20 pages and may I remind you for a color experience with both pictures and ads, do visit the on-line edition. This year is moving quickly again, and it will soon be time for summer adven …
  • Hooper Birthday Picnic – 5/16/26
    Save the Date!  Join us on May 16 as we celebrate George Hooper’s Birthday and our Hooper Centennial! We’re planning a fun, relaxed afternoon with good food, great company, and time spent outdoors together, all while supporting our programs and mission. Sign up to participate in the potluck or bake …
  • Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at BFOH – 5/9/26
    Roots music legends Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore are bringing their soulful blend of country, blues, folk and “guitar-bashing rock and roll” to the Bellows Falls Opera House on Saturday, May 9. As they hit the road in 2026, Grammy winning Dave Alvin and multiple-Grammy-nominee Jimmie Dale Gilm …
  • CAMEO Arts Foundation Concert – 5/3/26
    CAMEO Arts Foundation presents Cameo Baroque on Sunday, May 3rd at 4:00 pm at the Walpole Unitarian Church in Walpole, NH. The program includes works of Couperin, Leclair, Boismortier and others, and is a benefit for CASP.  Cameo Baroque — Leslie Stroud, traverso, Beth Hilgartner, recorders and voic …
  • Hooper Flower CSA
    Give the gift of flowers this Mother’s Day! Our Hooper Flower CSA is back for a 5th year. Early bird pricing is available through Mother’s Day, so now is the perfect time to sign up or gift a share! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TB8EiKnJEHwdHn659 …


Vermont Journal / Shopper
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  • Andover Green Up Day and picnic
    ANDOVER, Vt. – Green Up Day, the yearly statewide effort to clean up trash from the roadsides, will be held on Saturday, May 2. In Andover, the plan is to clean up the roadsides and freshen the cemeteries. A potluck picnic lunch will follow at around noon. Hot dogs and chips will be provided, and pa …
  • Springfield Rotary Club hosts Windsor County Mentors executive director
    Matthew Garcia. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Rotary Club welcomed Matthew Garcia, executive director of Windsor County Mentors, as the featured speaker at its recent weekly meeting. Garcia delivered an engaging and wide-ranging presentation that blended history, personal narrati …
  • “Just Desserts” benefit concert in Saxtons River
    SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Music, community, and dessert come together for a good cause on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m., with “Just Desserts,” a benefit concert featuring the folk quartet 2×2 with an opening act by Half Giraffe. The event will be held in the assembly hall at the 24 Main Street Community Bui …
  • ESBR students visit Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
    WEST WINDSOR, Vt. – On Wednesday, April 8, students from the Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) spent time at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, assisting manager Caleb Meagher in making toys for the cats. They, of course, enjoyed spending time with the furry felines. The post ESBR students visi …
  • Turn Vermont Red sponsored by Chester GOP
    CHESTER, Vt. – On Saturday, May 2, come listen to conservative voice special guest speakers as well as candidates for U.S. House, Windsor County Senate and House of Representatives, and Windsor County sheriff. Also, we will hear from some representatives from Vermont media. The event will be held at …


Valley News
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  • Data: Where NH ranks when it comes to teacher compensation, student enrollment
  • Track & Field: Mascoma boys, girls second at home meet
    Track & Field Mascoma boys, girls second at home meet The Mascoma girls and boys finished second at a field events meet at Mascoma Regional High School on Tuesday. For the girls, Georgia Kondi won the shot put and discus while teammate Sophia Smith took first in the high jump and second in the pole …
  • Baseball: Hartford 2, Lyndon 0
    Baseball Hartford 2, Lyndon 0 Key athletes: Wyatt Chambers (complete game shutout, 1 hit, 2 RBIs); Quincy Moreno, Noah Jenks, Brody Carpenter (1 hit each) Records: Hartford 2-2; Lyndon 2-1 …
  • Strafford residents barter for a free vasectomy
    The Strafford Area Lions Club holds an annual raffle. The proceeds go towards projects like maintaining the town pond, the Citizen of the Year award and the town’s rope tow. This year, Mike Curtis wanted to donate something. His first thought was maple syrup, but he’s far from the only sugarmaker in …
  • Oxbow softball’s 68-game winning streak ends
    Oxbow pitcher Lex Placey is one of four pitchers during their game against Lyndon on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Bradford, Vt. Lyndon won 17-7, ending Oxbow’s streak of 68 wins. JENNIFER HAUCK Valley News Ultimately, Oxbow’s skipper said the loss came down to him.  “Mix-and-match pitchers, tried dif …


Brattleboro Reformer
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  • Cameo Baroque concert to benefit CASP
    WALPOLE, N.H. — The Cameo Arts Foundation presents Cameo Baroque in a performance of “Music of 18th Century France” on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. at the Walpole Unitarian Church. The program includes works of Couperin, Leclair, Boismortier, Marais and others, and is a benefit for the Community Asylum …
  • The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: Love this place
    Before us were mounds of sand interspersed with hills, cacti, and rocks. There were thin bushes which looked like our bushes in December, only these were in “full bloom.” It reminded me of standing before an abandoned urban lot that had been cleaned up a bit. There is not much there in the Arizona d …
  • Portion of Flat Street to close temporarily on Wednesday
    BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The closure will be in effect from the intersection of Flat Street and Main Street to the entrance of the Latchis parking lot. T …
  • Rockingham Planning Commission seeks input on draft flood hazard regulations
    BELLOWS FALLS — The Rockingham Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Rockingham Town Hall in the lower theater to discuss the latest draft of the Flood and Fluvial Erosion Hazard Bylaws. This offers residents of Rockingham an opportunity to review an …
  • Vermontitude Episode 141: Running for District 8, with guest Daniel Quipp
    In this week’s Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with Daniel Quipp, a candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives District 8 seat which was recently vacated by Mollie Burke. For more information on Daniel go to www.danielquipp.com. Vermontitude is brought to you by Verm …


Chester Telegraph
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  • Rural Caucus hears update on Act 181 changes
    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Legislature’s Rural Caucus — which recently sent a letter to House Speaker Jill Krowinski urging the repeal of portions of Act 181 — heard an update this morning from Rep. Rob North on the status of that move. North, of  Ferrisburg, sit …
  • Windham Commission to host public meetings on draft Regional Plan update
    The Windham Regional Commission will be hosting in-person and remote public meetings to present a draft of the Windham Regional Plan update. WRC helps 27 towns in southeast Vermont to provide effective local governance and address regional issues. The Regional Plan provides guidance on the future fo …
  • Chester GOP to hold ‘Turn Vermont Red’ candidate event
    Wooden American flags will be raffled off. On Saturday, May 2, the Chester Town Republican Committee will hold a “Turn Vermont Red” event at Terra Italian Steakhouse*, 8 VT Rte 100 in Ludlow. You’ll hear from conservative voices as well as candidates for U.S. House, Windsor County Senate and House o …
  • GMUSD budget re-vote informational meeting May 5
    The Green Mountain Union School District will hold a informational meeting regarding the District’s school budget ahead of a May 12 re-vote at 6 p.m. on May 5, 2026 at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 Route 103 south in Chester and remotely via Zoom.  Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Ord …
  • Judge clears way for Piri murder trial early next year
    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Windham County Superior Court judge has denied a defense motion to dismiss second-degree murder charges against Jozsef Piri, paving the way for a five week long trial sometime early in 2027. Piri is accused of shooting and killing Roberto Fonseca …


Seven Days
sevendaysvt.com

  • Why Does Vermont Have the Lowest Birth Rate in the Nation?
    Claire MacQueen has no plans to have children anytime soon. It is not a question of desire or emotional readiness. MacQueen, 27, has always felt called to motherhood, envisioning it as one of life’s most fulfilling endeavors. “Not just to be a mom, but a really good one,” she said. MacQueen, a techn …
  • Democrats Try to Tee Up a Tax on the 1 Percent
    Democrats are drafting legislation to raise taxes on Vermont’s most well-to-do, arguing that the 1 percent can afford to pay a little more after benefiting from the recent extension of federal income tax cuts. Republican Gov. Phil Scott and his legislative allies say that’s a horrible idea and risks …
  • Leahy BTV Airport Officials Hope New Terminal Will Help It Compete
    Nic Longo is living in the future.  From his offices on the third floor of a brand-new $68 million north concourse, the director of the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has a perfect seat to witness the ongoing demolition of the terminal it replaced.  Frequent fliers these days will no …
  • Afghan Girls’ Education Advocate to Speak at St. Mike’s Graduation
    Shabana Basij-Rasikh Credit: Courtesy of Saint Michael’s College The Saint Michael’s College students who will receive their diplomas next month have likely never risked their lives to get an education. But their graduation speaker has. Shabana Basij-Rasikh, an internationally recognized advocate fo …
  • From the Publisher: Out of Joint, Continued
    It feels like an eternity since I messed up my left knee. Roughly three months have passed since I felt a strange new pain in there. I spent most of the winter hobbling around, hoping it would heal on its own, and wrote about the experience in this column on March 4, right after an MRI confirmed a l …


Concord Monitor
concordmonitor.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

  • Letter: Shocking testimony by House Transportation Commisson chair
    Shocking testimony by House Transportation Commisson chair Recent remarks by the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee regarding cyclists should concern anyone who cares about public safety. During discussion of SB 559 — a bill that would allow towns to reduce speed limits to make roads saf …
  • Letter: Humanizing each other
    Humanizing each other At the Nashua Holocaust Memorial, there’s an unforgettable image of a mother crouched over her child waiting for a Nazi soldier to fire. He had taken bets on killing both with one shot. No words exist for such suffering except the nearby warning, “Never Again.” Being Jewish, I …
  • Avery Keefe’s dominance propels Coe-Brown lacrosse to a strong season
    Coe-Brown junior Avery Keefe is a force to be reckoned with on the lacrosse field. In the midfield circle and in the crease, her impact on the Bears’ season has been more than just the stats, although the numbers could speak for themselves. Keefe has already scored 27 goals and assisted 14 through s …
  • Opinion: Animal cruelty in NH should be taken seriously
    Twenty-four years ago, Christopher Devito, formerly of Newton, was sentenced to two to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to 23 animal cruelty charges related to the dogs he had been raising and training at his luxury property for the purpose of organized fighting. In addition to his s …
  • Opinion: House leadership sends the wrong message about antisemitism
    Drip by drip by drip is how anti-Jewish sentiment can drown out acceptance and tolerance of the people who, by faith or birth, are Jews. The New Hampshire House needs a plumber as soon as possible to set an example for how we handle bigotry and antisemitic hurtful words because eventually they lead …


WCAX
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VPR
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NHPR
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Vermont state government
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VTDigger

  • Terje Anderson
    Born: 06/29/1958 Indiana, Pa. Died: 03/17/2026 Montgomery, Vt. Details of service: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Temple Sinai500 Swift St.So. Burlington, VTNo flowers, please. To join via Zoom:  Go to https://templesinaivt-org.zoom.us/j/82856204494 Meeting ID: 828 5620 4494 Passcode: Terje It is …
  • Nikki continues to grow her future in healthcare, one step at a time
    Nikki is dedicated and passionate. “I’m the kind of person who sets her mind to something, and then I go accomplish it,” she said. She’s worked in healthcare for over eight years, first as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and then as a medical assistant.  Nikki currently works in the orthopedic de …
  • HomeShare program aids homeowners in aging in place; offers alternative for renters
    HomeShare Vermont participants Jack Jackobvitz, and Jan Lillien, have lunch with Kai Brown on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Jackobvitz and Lillien’s home in Brownsville. Brown, a guest in the HomeShare program, lives with the couple and does chores around the house for them. Lillien said it took nine …
  • The UVM Cancer Center is scaling up its on-the-road efforts
    Katie Queen shows Sen. Ginny Lyons, D-Chittenden Southeast, osteosarcoma cells under a microscope in UVM Cancer Center’s mobile van. Photo by Olivia Gieger/VTDigger Mobile microscopes In a cargo van parked behind the Statehouse, a high-power microscope fluoresced a multicolored view of cancer cells: …
  • South Burlington signs $20 million contract for delayed pedestrian bike bridge
    An artist rendering of the prospective pedestrian bike bridge over Interstate 89 in South Burlington. Image courtesy of the City of South Burlington. South Burlington signed a $20 million contract this month to build a long-awaited bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over Interstate 89 that could al …

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