Janet Betty (Constantine) Pennington, longtime Shelburne resident, master quilter, great-grandmother, Carlsbad

On April 13, 1957 she married John Robert Pennington and they welcomed 2 daughters Lynne and Kathy. In 1967 they moved to Shelburne, Vermont where she lived most of her life.   Read more

Harry Thomas Reed, chocolatier, Navy veteran, Apache Native American,

Despite his struggles his passion for chocolate making and baking zucchini bread never waned. He could often be seen making his rounds in Randolph selling his amazing sweets.   Read more

Philip (Peter) Peltz, state legislator, jack of all trades, grandfather, Woodbury

Peter was a Vermont state legislator, a committed civic leader, an advocate for children and education, and a champion for Vermont and its natural environment.   Read more

Energy & Environment

Vermont experts offer guidance for bringing birds, not bears, to the feeder

There have been more mid-winter bear sightings, in part due to warming temperatures. Climate change is also affecting bird populations in Vermont, according to Doug Morin, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s bird project leader.

Education

Tapped out: Testing reveals extent of lead problem in Vermont’s schools and child care facilities

One in every five taps tested was at or above the level requiring that it be removed, because it has a higher chance of harming children. Thousands of lead-tainted taps have been replaced or are no longer in use.

People & Places

Giving thanks for a postcard that just arrived after a 101-year journey

A Vermont family is grateful a Brattleboro letter carrier figured out how to deliver a 1921 postcard with a mysterious cross-country history.