Lewis Spence and Lil Main stroll along the walkway in 1909. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Historical Picture Series
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When It Comes To Water District Surveys, The Spigot Was Not Turned Wide Open
By Doug La Rocque
Despite repeated pleas by public officials in both Berlin and Petersburgh for the residents of the Water Districts in those towns to complete and return anonymous income surveys, or lose the possibility of a zero percent interest rate on loans needed to cover a portion of their specific projects, it appears neither town is going to meet the required 84 percent participation rate. [Read more…] about When It Comes To Water District Surveys, The Spigot Was Not Turned Wide Open
Eagle Scout Court Of Honor
Joshua Zlotnick became the most recent member of Boy Scout Troop 222 of Grafton to obtain scouting’s highest rank, that of Eagle Scout, in a ceremony held Saturday, August 25 at Grafton’s Lady of the Snow Catholic Church. [Read more…] about Eagle Scout Court Of Honor
Hoosick Rescue Squad Honors Kimme German
Submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad recently awarded an honorary membership to Kimme German, Manager of the Cumberland Farms store in the village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rescue Squad Honors Kimme German
The Last Vestiges Of Summer
Antique Car buffs gathered outside Gardner’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shop on Friday night, August 31, for the monthly car show. [Read more…] about The Last Vestiges Of Summer
Panthers Sidetrack Railroaders, 52 – 32
Saturday, September 1. Panther Max Kipp romped all over the Whitehall Railroaders Saturday, scoring two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters. [Read more…] about Panthers Sidetrack Railroaders, 52 – 32
Free To Fly Once Again
By Doug La Rocque
For many years, when Berkshire Bird Paradise owner Peter Dubacher would take in an injured or unwanted parrot, because of its size, it was destined to spend its life in a cage, a large one, but still a cage. [Read more…] about Free To Fly Once Again
Garlicfest Continues To Grow
The roots of Garlicfest are now 23 years deep in the Bennington community, and if this year’s festival is any indication, they will continue to grow. [Read more…] about Garlicfest Continues To Grow
Holy Cow! Duncan’s Dairy Bar Has Been Serving The Brunswick Area Since 1939
By Doug La Rocque
John and Ruth Duncan first opened the iconic establishment for ice cream in 1939, but by 1955 they were serving breakfast and lunch as well. [Read more…] about Holy Cow! Duncan’s Dairy Bar Has Been Serving The Brunswick Area Since 1939
Parishioners Rally To Save Their Church
“There has never been, nor is there, any plan to tear down the church.”
By Doug La Rocque
“This is fantastic news” says Liz Waytkus of the Save the Immaculate Conception Church group, when speaking to the The Eastwick Press on Monday, August 27, one day after the group staged a rally outside of the church on Sunday. [Read more…] about Parishioners Rally To Save Their Church