Chea Waters Evans, Representative-Elect I cry every time I hear the Vermont state song — and I love the part about looking with pride on the golden dome. Chea Waters Evans, Representative-Elect So, it’s been an honor and a thrill to go to work underneath that dome; training for new legislators took place a couple
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor Photo by Larry SommersA sign at Plouffe Lane and Carpenter Road that someone used a shotgun on. ‘We are better than this,’ selectboard chair Jim Faulkner said of the vandalism. Putting up trail signs is a lot more than digging a hole, putting in a post and nailing a sign to it.
Read MoreLinda Hamilton, Contributor The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) and the Charlotte Grange are like two sides of the same valuable coin. The mission and vision of both are closely aligned and we share core values. Our programs reinforce and build on each other, with Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont uniquely able
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, I’ve got a suggestion. If you like sports or the idea of giving back to the Champlain Valley Union community, I’ve got a suggestion. If you’re applying for college and are looking for something to help separate your application from a massive stack of
Read MoreDeborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension Do you admire orchids from afar but haven’t considered growing them or gifting them to a plant lover you know? Sure, they’re a pretty plant, but orchids have a reputation as being difficult to grow. When you think of orchids, do you picture a climate-controlled greenhouse devoted to
Read MoreMargaret Woodruff, director Looking for a heartfelt gift with a local touch? Visit the mini-sale event at the library for cards, bookmarks and other goods made by local artists Dec. 14-21. A portion of the sales go to the Friends of the Charlotte Library Program Fund. Are you a knitter, crocheter or just like to
Read MoreNaomi Strada, (Condensed by Tom Scatchard) The whole Charlotte Central School staff spent part of Wednesday’s professional learning time working in committees to enhance the experiences of the students. By design, these committees have a diverse team of staff members who share their expertise and passion for continuous improvement of the school. File photo The
Read MoreJuliann Phelps, Contributor Over 77 years ago, Charlotte came together as a community to build a hockey rink and cheer on the Charlotte Rockets, an amateur team who donned their white sweaters and hit the biscuit nearly every winter weekend — weather permitting. Photo courtesy of the Charlotte Historical SocietyCharlotte Rockets playing defense. Playing in
Read MorePhyl Newbeck, Contributor It’s not always an easy transition when you take the helm of your family’s business, but Eric Lampman made that move when he took the reins from his father in 2016. Lampman thinks the process was easier in his case because the company in question is Lake Champlain Chocolates. “It’s different from
Read MoreEmily Raabe, Contributor Happy December, all. As I type this some flakes are gathering (finally) on the ground, and it’s dark at 4 o’clock … ahh, winter. I’m happy to report that 2022 was a bumper year for particularly gorgeous, poetic picture books. With that in mind, there are a few blockbusters not reviewed here,
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