At 11:00, he acknowledges Melissa Jenkins. Good to see POTUS in VT.

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There’s a fascinating article in Friday’s New York Times about what author Eric Weiner calls ‘thin places,’ best defined (in his words) as locations where heaven and earth get close, where transcendent feelings may arise.  The picture above shows one.  It’s a certain corner on a trail called Carriage Road on Burke Mountain.  If you’re [...]

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Press the play button at 1:16 and sing along.  Then click on the stream for 3+ hours of songs celebrating the arrival of Summer. Happy Solstice! \”Summer\’s Here\” by James Taylor Summer’s here, I’m for that. Got my rubber sandals, got my straw hat. Got my cold beer, I’m just glad that it’s here. Summer’s [...]

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3:30 p.m. flooding update – More Flooding Expected WATERBURY – The National Weather Service is expecting more thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening, and has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flash Flood Watch for most of the areas that were hit by heavy rain Thursday night. NWS says the already saturated ground will [...]

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11:30 a.m. flooding update 211: Those homeowners who have suffered damage in the most recent floods are asked to call 2-1-1 to report that damage. Current Road closures: State Roads: Route 302 in Berlin (Barre-Montpelier Road) – flooding Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg – flooding Route 2 in Plainfield (east of village) – flooding [...]

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As of 5:30 AM Friday morning, here is the latest from Vermont 511: Updated information: Current Road closures: Route 302 / Route 25 in Orange- flooding Route 302 in Groton from Route 232 to Powder Spring Road – flooding Route 2 St. Johnsbury to Lunenburg – flooding Route 2 in Plainfield (east of village) – [...]

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A foot of snow fell on Burke Mountain yesterday, and today, at the 21st Annual Pond Skimming competition, we skied beforehand in mid-winter conditions.  Last year, it was 81 degrees when the skimming starting and there were two trails open for skiing.  This year, partly cloudy and 36F. Huge crowds show up to watch regardless [...]

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Town Meeting Day.  A part of Vermont life since the early days of the republic.  Although attendance is down and most town have switched to voting by Australian ballot (instead of saying “aye” or “naye” surrounded by your neighbors), it’s still the way we elect selectboards, vote on town and school budgets and air our [...]

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