In This State: For Bob and Kim Gray, it’s been a satisfying cultivated life
Their 4 Corners Farm in West Newbury ranks as one of Vermont’s larger market enterprises, diversified in so many edible directions a visitor’s head is left spinning like a salad drier.
In This State: For this gardening couple, life’s been a moving, busy experience
Their 24/7 lifestyle as owners of a hands-on flower farm puts them outside every day, immersed in natural beauty and meeting an endless parade of people.
In This State: For Heather Darby, life has brewed up a heady mix of work
With Vermont’s artisanal craft beers drawing national accolades, the cultivation of hops — a key flavor ingredient in the state – is taking root, thanks to an agronomist’s efforts.
In This State: Najman spins vinyl and strolls down memory lane on “My Place”
The DJ behind the popular show on VPR is a walking Wikipedia of the secrets of doo-wop, rock ‘n roll, pop ballads, folk music and country from the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
In This State: Don Heise, the iceman of Curtis Pond
What Heise has created over the years is not only a recreation gathering spot and pond hockey paradise but a thriving outdoor winter community.
Statewide school assessment results: Some gains in writing, still lagging in high school math
The latest assessment of student learning in Vermont shows gains in writing skills among elementary and middle school students but high-schoolers slipped slightly and math and reading scores at all three school levels showed little change.
In This State: As land fragments, Vermont faces myriad challenges
Fidel and fellow environmentalists know that they can’t stop development, but hope they can raise awareness of how to do it better and smarter by keeping Vermont’s living natural resources in mind.
Universal broadband goal in sight; $5 million state grant will expand cell service 19 areas in Southern Vermont
An “unprecedented” $5.07 million competitive grant was awarded by the Vermont Telecommunications Authority to VTel Wireless of Springfield.
Shumlin supports “50 state strategy” on assault weapons
“State by state won’t work,” said Shumlin, noting Connecticut has stricter gun laws than Vermont and the killings there occurred anyway.
In This State: Arnowitt holds gala to showcase the musical life
Arnowitt has a profound intimacy with the piano keyboard and a connection so strong that his hands can dance confidently over the keyboard’s four-foot span to all the right notes.
