VTDigger

Alan Wallace Perkins, adventurer, scholar, woodworker, storyteller, Lebanon, NH

Alan will be remembered as a gentle, friendly and generous soul with a wry sense of humor, and above all, as a storyteller with an astonishing memory for detail and a rich repertoire drawn from his far-ranging adventures and experience.   Read more

Eleanor Bemis, “The Cookie Lady”, Westminster

Eleanor was known for her kind spirit and generosity in helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her friends of Charlestown and Bellows Falls senior centers; especially during band concerts, holiday bazaars, and seasonal turkey suppers.    Read more

Barbara Jordan, teacher, coach and athlete, South Burlington, Vermont

Barbara was an eternal optimist who believed in mindfulness, meditation and prayer. She spread love and joy. Change your thoughts, she said, and you can change your reality.    Read more

Crime and Justice

Burlington wine maker sought investors, but didn’t have a liquor license

State issues cease-and-desist order against owner of Zafa Wines. An employee alerted state officials about faulty business practices.

Education

Bright Side: Norwich invites high schoolers to design outdoor classrooms

Top prize is an $8,000 scholarship to Norwich University, and any fully completed submission will earn prospective students a $2,000 scholarship.

People & Places

Then Again: George Houghton’s photos of Civil War and the Vermonters who fought it

If not for the photographer from Brattleboro, photos of Vermont's Civil War soldiers would be scarce.