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State under no-burn order

With Vermont under a no-burn order because of high fire danger caused by dry weather, Waitsfield-Fayston fire chief Tripp Johnson is urging people to heed the warning. “With spring and lots of ...

State under no-burn order

With Vermont under a no-burn order because of high fire danger caused by dry weather, Waitsfield-Fayston fire chief Tripp Johnson is urging people to heed the warning. “With spring and lots of ...

Mad River Valley Arts planning for 2021

After a year of canceled events and online exhibits, Mad River Valley Arts (MRVA) is preparing for the return of in-person events, according to MRVA director of exhibits Gary Eckhart. “The first ...

The dreaded call – time to quarantine due to school Covid exposure

COVID cases and the attendant close contact lists have been occurring in the Harwood Unified Union School District with enough regularity that school nurses, administrators and others have a ...

Storm Smart practices can help ‘spongify’ the landscape and support wildlife at the same time.

Storm Smart and beyond in 2021 Friends of the Mad River’s Storm Smart program launched its fourth field season this week. The program has worked with dozens of community members at more than 100 ...

Sugarbush, Mad River Glen representatives reflect on a pandemic ski season

On March 28, Mount Ellen closed for the season after celebrating with a fundraiser for Vermont Adaptive on Saturday. It’s safe to say both Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen (MRG) had a successful ...

VerdMont leach field to be replaced after Waitsfield health emergency declared

After Waitsfield declared a public health emergency over standing effluent surrounding a failed leach field at VerdMont Mobile Home Park on Tremblay Road, Downstreet Housing and Community ...

Complexions reopening for facial and waxing services

“There's a lightness in the air,” said Joanie Kavanaugh, owner of Complexions Facial and Waxing Services in Waitsfield. According to Kavanaugh, more and more clients calling to book facials have ...