Wilmington

New fluoridation system may help rural towns

WILMINGTON - In recent months, national media attention has been given to the topic of fluoridating water and, specifically, fluoridating water in Vermont. But many of Vermont’s water systems aren’t fluoridated, including Wilmington’s public water system, in part because rural systems are too...

Board approves marketing, police funding asks

By Amelia Nick
WILMINGTON- Financial requests took up the majority of Tuesday’s Wilmington Selectboard meeting with budget planning for fiscal year 2024 beginning next month. One percent local option tax funds, annual allocations, and necessary purchases for town departments were among...

Lions Club hosts optometrist

WILMINGTON - “What do you see, Doc?” is the title of an upcoming presentation by Dr. Andrew Walkowiak, an esteemed doctor of optometry and ocular disease. The Deerfield Valley Lions Club will be hosting this event Monday, November 21, at 6:30 pm at the Old School Community Center.
Two of...

Marketing program a success, to return in 2023

DOVER- Selectboard members approved funding for the Bitown Economic Development Committee marketing campaign and gave the Southern Vermont Trails Association the go-ahead to prepare the town forest for winter recreation at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board unanimously...

Reatha Hall Southworth memorial service

WILMINGTON - On Saturday, November 12, at 2 pm, there will be a virtual memorial service for Reatha Hall Southworth. All are invited. Call Diana Duncan at (802) 464-8684 for Zoom ID information.

The former Poncho's Wreck building (left) and the old church will be on Sunday's business property tour.

Group hopes tour helps fill empty buildings

WILMINGTON- Wilmington Works is hoping to connect entrepreneurs and others seeking space in the village with downtown commercial and residential property owners looking for buyers or renters through a village walking tour at 12 pm on Sunday, November 6.
Wilmington Economic...

Village braces for something spooky this weekend

By Lauren Harkawik
WILMINGTON - This weekend, Wilmington will be festooned with Halloween cheer. Jack-o’-lanterns will be situated in the center of town on Thursday, kicking off numerous festivities leading up to the big night: trick-or-treating downtown on Monday, October 31.
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Democratic candidates Wendy Harrison, Michael Pieciak, Tristan Roberts, and Nader Hashim were serving up sandwiches and political pie at the Whitingham Municipal Center on Friday. Pieciak was in town campaigning for state treasurer. Mike Eldred

Windham County native son has bipartisanship in his blood

WHITINGHAM- Michael Pieciak, Democratic candidate for Vermont treasurer, stopped for lunch with voters at the Whitingham Municipal Center in Jacksonville Friday as part of a daylong tour of the Deerfield Valley.
Pieciak was joined by local Democratic candidates Tristan Roberts, who is...

Twin Valley recognized its senior soccer players before Friday’s match with Bellows Falls. From left are Matt Hammond, coach Buddy Hayford, Cooper Adams, Liam Wendel, and Caleb Dupuis. Photo courtesy Stacy Birch

Wildcats ride second-half wave to beat Rebels, head to second round

WILMINGTON- Fifth-seeded Twin Valley hosted Leland & Gray in the playdown round of the D4 state soccer tournament. The match came just a week after the 12th-seeded Rebels held on for a 1-0 win at their home field in Townshend. But on Wednesday, the Wildcats were determined not to be upset by...

Despite a challenging season, the Twin Valley Wildcats girls’ varsity hung together and played as a team. Their coach was happy with the progress of the young team. RC

Twin Valley girls close out season

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer team closed out its season Saturday with a 3-0 loss to the visiting Poultney Blue Devils. The match was one of the most competitive of the season for the host Wildcats.
“It was a great fight,” said Twin Valley coach Taryn Lawrence. “I...