Mary Lou Raymo, longtime Dover politico, historian, mother, Bennington

Mary Lou and Jim stayed true to their agricultural roots, raising heifers, mowing fields, baling hay, and continuing to work the family homestead well into their 70’s.   Read more

Jane McCullough, bon vivant, lawyer, grandmother, Summerfield

Jane extracted all the juice from the orange of life, without forgetting the zest for dessert. She had endless generosity for those close to her and was a boundless source of encouragement and optimism. She filled the rooms she entered with warmth, kindness, empathy, intelligence, and humor – everything that is good in this world.   Read more

Carmen "Lu" French, Renaissance woman, yogi, mother, Manchester Village

She earned a Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy at University of Florida and was a renowned yogi, teacher, author, composer, interior & graphic designer, avid gardener, philanthropist, board member, hostess extraordinaire and a constant inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her.   Read more

Education

School Resource Officer or School Safety Officer: What's the difference?

A change at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans gives shape to a question debated at schools across Vermont.

Health Care

Springfield health system emerges from bankruptcy as North Star Health

The “North Star” name aims to emphasize the way care teams work to help patients “identify their health-related priorities,” by helping them reduce stress, sleep better or eat healthier, the organization said.

People & Places

When a new family in Taftsville tried to reopen a country store, things went awry

To fund their renovation of the Taftsville Country Store, the Ulmans wanted the state to designate the hamlet — a part of Woodstock — a village center. The seemingly straightforward process has proven convoluted, hindering the family’s plans.