John F. Luck

In 1974, together, he and Harriet opened Ebenezer Allen, a gift shop in South Hero. This venture would grow into them opening several gift shops and numerous other stores throughout VT before moving to Arizona.   Read more

Barbara Lee Smela

She lived a full life that can be summed up with a quote from Pablo Neruda, a poet she long favored: “He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, she who does not find grace in herself, dies slowly.”   Read more

Allan N. Mackey

Allan had a relentlessly positive attitude and valued laughter and love above all else.   Read more

People & Places

Then Again: An accident with an ax fueled a Vermont artist’s career

The New York Independent newspaper claimed James Hope had “no rival in Europe in forest or brook scenery” and the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph called him the “father of the realistic school of landscape painters in America.”

People & Places

Young Writers Project: Hiking upward

This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Hiking upward (heaven has no golden stars)” by Sawyer Fellows, 17, of East Burke. Artwork is “Marigolds,” by Molly Quavelin, 13, of Burlington.

Politics

Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine

Once considered a rising Republican star, Parent opted not to seek reelection this past fall, and is now working for Leonine Public Affairs.