WOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOOLstock is coming to Bellows Falls this Summer! Clear your calendar and join us at the Waypoint Center on Saturday, August 22 from 1-9 PM. There will be four bands, WOOL DJ’s spinning between bands, food provided by Smokin’ Bowls, and fresh brewed local beer from Bellows Falls own 7 Balls Brewing. More info to come soon!

Give a listen to WOOL’s newest show, “It’s the Aught’s!”, airing every other Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. Erin plays an hour of Rock music from 2000-2010.

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOCAL WEATHER

Bellows Falls, VT
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Wind: 1mph E
Humidity: 85%
Pressure: 29.87"Hg
UV index: 1
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Mid-River Bulletin Board
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LOCAL NEWS FROM AROUND THE AREA

The Walpolean
thewalpolean.org

  • Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 4/14/26
    [Editor’s Note: It has come to my attention that I never published the April Planning Board meeting minutes. I apologize for the error.—Kelli] Walpole Planning Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Town Hall 7 pm These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed for corrections at the May 20 …
  • Opinion: Commercial Development in Walpole
    [Editor’s Note: Occasionally, The Walpolean receives correspondence that addresses a current topic. Annie Ewaskio asked me to share her letter (below) regarding the development of land located in Walpole, near the intersection of Routes 12 and 123, across from Malnati Farm. This matter was discussed …
  • Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 5/12/26
    Walpole Planning Board Minutes Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Town Hall 7 pm These minutes have not been approved but will be reviewed for corrections at the June 2026 meeting. Roll Call: Board present: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor Ma …
  • Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/7/26
    Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Meeting of the Selectboard May 7, 2026 Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary Guests Present: Mark Houghton, Walpole Fire Chief; Brad Nas …
  • Public Hearing Meeting Minutes – 5/7/26
    Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Public Hearing USDA Grant for Walpole Fire Station Expansion Project May 7, 2026 Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary Fire Department P …

Vermont Journal / Shopper
vermontjournal.com

  • Windsor County deputy and K9 receive Dedication Award
    Deputy Jackson Howe and K9 Kye. Photo provided REGION – Chief Deputy Claude Weyant would like to announce that Deputy Jackson Howe and K9 Kye were awarded and presented with the 2025 Vermont Police Canine Association (VPCA) Dedication Award at the K9 Ball in Burlington, on May 2. The Dedication Awar …
  • David’s House karaoke contest and fundraiser
    NEWPORT, N.H. – On Saturday, May 23, One Credit Union will be turning up the music for a fun-filled afternoon supporting an incredible cause at our karaoke fundraiser benefiting David’s House, held at the Moose Lodge in Newport, N.H., 18 Golf Club Road. Doors open at 1 p.m., and karaoke begins at 2 …
  • The Little School’s Black Fly Virtual Silent Auction
    WESTON, Vt. – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Little School in Weston by joining in on their Black Fly Virtual Silent Auction. Bids will be accepted from May 20-29. Visit www.32auctions.com/TLSBlackFly26 to bid on gift certificates, artisanal products, experiences, handmade items, and professi …
  • “Step Back in Time” with Springfield Art and Historical Society
    SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join the Springfield Art and Historical Society for “Step Back in Time,” a pop-up event on Friday, May 22, from 5-8 p.m., at 56 Main Street, Suite 2, Springfield, Vt. Come visit with experts in Springfield’s past; browse historical photographs and artifacts; and experience the inn …
  • Director of Claremont Parks and Recreation resigns
    CLAREMONT, N.H. – The City of Claremont confirms that Justin Martin, director of parks and recreation, has resigned from employment with the city, effective May 13. The city has taken appropriate administrative steps related to this transition and has implemented plans to ensure continuity of depart …

Valley News
vnews.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

Brattleboro Reformer
reformer.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

  • The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: In fifteen minutes
    The first 5 minutes of conversation are usually the Trump menu of “what has he done now:” language, denigration of our culture, name calling, anyone who disagrees with him is the enemy, policies, ethics violations… I usually re-direct conversation as this could go on for some time, and the anger j …
  • Mountain Days
    Last weekend, Vermonters joined Blue Cross VT CEO Beth Roberts for the organization’s annual Mountain Days hike at Mt. Wantastiquet, overlooking downtown Brattleboro. The event encourages Vermonters to get out, exercise and connect with fellow residents as part of Blue Cross VT’s ongoing commitment …
  • Flat Street will temporarily close on Wednesday
    BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is advising the public that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 20, 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 par …
  • The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: Gas and kindness
    Ever work for someone who casts upon you all kinds of expectations as to the work they think you should do… or maybe they accuse you of cutting corners… and then they complain about the bill? Or work for someone and they never leave a tip or offer you a coffee? I am never sure whether these folk …
  • Guilford Church homemade pie sale set for May 23
    GUILFORD — A spring tradition, the Memorial Day Weekend Pie Sale of the Guilford Community Church, will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the corner of Route 5 and Guilford Center Road. This spring, church volunteers are setting a record for the numbers of varieties of homemade pie …

Chester Telegraph
chestertelegraph.org

  • Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort
    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will hold an “all boards” meeting, bringing together many of the boards, committees and commissions that work on issues facing the town. That Tuesday, June 9 public meeting will be held from 5  to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hal …
  • Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
    Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first Kid Governor and her cabinet. Working together, the group of seven fifth graders, including Kid Gov. Roslyn Fortin of Highgate and her cabinet, has been seeking ways to elevate the full range of issue …
  • GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at High School with public
    The Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a public meeting to present information on planned construction activities related the remediation of PCBs at the High School building and to provide an opportunity for public questions. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2 at the …
  • Part 3: 600 miles of sand, heat, intrigue and illness
    By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Gretchen and I arrived at the oasis of Tamanrasset, the jumping off place for sub-Saharan Africa, we were told there was no fuel — no diesel or gasoline — so no vehicles would be leaving. For how long, I asked. “Maybe a few days, Allah willing,” …
  • Chester Select Board and Sewer Commissioners agendas for May 20
    The Chester Select Board and the Sewer Commissioners will meet one after the other on Wednesday, May 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will take place at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and on Zoom, which you can access by clicking here. Below are the agendas. SELECT BOARD 1. Approval of Minut …

Seven Days
sevendaysvt.com

  • House Bill Does Not Include Mask Rules for Federal Agents
    A bill passed in the Vermont House on Tuesday would create a mask policy for state and local law enforcement officers — but not for federal agents working in the state despite a push by some Democrats to include them. By a vote of 102-39, the House-passed version of S.208 sidesteps a legal battle ov …
  • Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
    Vermont regulators plan to revoke the license of one of the state’s most successful cannabis cultivators, alleging that the owners ran an off-the-books grow operation and, when confronted, lied about it and destroyed evidence. The owners of Forbins Finest, a Barre-based indoor grower, must pay a $60 …
  • Picnic Time: Four New Spots Around Vermont for Sandwiches and Provisions
    A picnic can be many things, from a roadside sandwich scarfed in the back of your car to an elaborate endeavor with a wicker basket, checkered blanket, silverware and maybe wine. I love them all. Eating outside has its challenges, of course, including bugs, inclement weather, uneven ground and bears …
  • Barbarian to Serve American Classics With a Twist in Stowe
    Chefs Michelle and Matthew Merrifield plan to open Barbarian in the former Skinny Pancake location at 454 Mountain Road in Stowe by the end of June. They will serve breakfast and dinner. The menu of American classics will have “a diner feel but taken up a notch, a little more fun,” Michelle said. Th …
  • Big Heart Social to Open Café, Bar and Coworking Space in Vergennes
    The former Hired Hand Brewing taproom at 35 Green Street in Vergennes has sat empty since Antidote returned downstairs and subsequently closed in 2024. This summer, the upstairs bar will become Big Heart Social. Cofounder and self-proclaimed “sparkle princess” Shiloh Lawrence wants the café-bar and …

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

WCAX
wcax.com

VPR
vpr.net

NHPR
nhpr.org

Vermont state government
VT Alert

VTDigger

  • A new body will recommend how state government and Vermont businesses could adopt AI
    Gov. Phil Scott created the Vermont Artificial Intelligence Economic Taskforce through an executive order on Monday. File photo by Michael Dwyer/AP Vermont’s state government could be on its way to further adoption of artificial intelligence. Through an executive order, Gov. Phil Scott created the V …
  • Burlington City Council rejects art donation from state-recognized Abenaki group
    Left: the now-removed monument to Chief Greylock in Battery Park in Burlington. Right: the monument commissioned by the Abenaki Nation at Missisquoi to replace it. Photos courtesy of Burlington City Council The Burlington City Council rejected a plan to put up a sculpture commissioned by one of the …
  • Vermont’s primary care crisis demands real transformation
    Dear Editor, I always wanted to be a real doctor. I first lived in Vermont when I was at medical school at Dartmouth, graduating at the top of my class before training to provide comprehensive family medicine. I returned to rural Vermont 10 years later with the dream of being a small-town family doc …
  • Judge concerned as Vermont Catholic diocese’s bankruptcy case hits $2M in legal bills
    The steeple of the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese’s mother church, the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger A U.S. bankruptcy judge is voicing concern that the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese has spent nearly two years and $2 million in legal bills to reorganize its …
  • Vermont is driving the next generation away
    This commentary is by Patrick Tester, an 11th-grade student at Lyndon Institute.  Vermont is overrated. Many people likely will disagree with this and argue that the stars and clean air and nature make it incredible or even underrated, and these are all valid pluses about the state. Vermont has many …

The Commons

The Commons