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Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   As the pandemic continues, so too does childhood illness. Critically ill children continue to dream of their very special wish and Make-A-Wish of Vermont continues to make wishes come true. To do this, we need your help! This year, we are moving our annual benefit fundraiser, “An Evening of Wishes” to an online auction site! The auction begins on May 1 and continues through May 15. The auction will feature a wonderful array of gift certificates, services, overnight stays and many other items to choose from. If you cannot find som...

Landscape architecture is alive and well in Vermont — and a recent round of awards gives the public a glimpse of the very best. Also noteworthy: some of the state's most talented practitioners export their ideas around the country, and even overseas. This month, the Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects honored some of the most charming, ambitious and useful examples of work by Vermonters executed in the past two years. The winning designs range from the restoration of vast swaths of parkland in New York (the renewal of Jackson Park, by Charlotte-based Heritage L...

Leobardo Perez-Rivas Leobardo "Leo" Perez-Rivas passed away on February 8, 2021, at age 78. He was born near the Andes in a little village called Pueblo Nuevo in the state of Merida, Venezuela, on September 12, 1942. His life was cut short while living in Seville, Spain, when he became ill from COVID-19. Leo was the third of 10 children. He was raised in Venezuela and attended Liceo Libertador school before completing a degree in economics at the University of the Andes in 1965. He was then awarded a grant to travel and study in Eng...

The Montpelier Bridge Vermont State Police officers patrol the grounds of the State House Sunday, Jan. 17. They were not confronted by either pro-Trump supporters or left-wing counter protesters. Photo by Carla Occaso. Police — some in full tactical gear — appeared ready, but the pro-Trump riot stayed away through the early afternoon. Following a nationwide call for all state capitals to be on alert for armed supporters of President Donald Trump causing unrest, Montpelier got prepared. Mayor Anne Watson urged potential counter-protesters (and other citizens) to stay away...

Marianne Goodson On December 10, 2020, Marianne J. Goodson, 91, departed this world peacefully of natural causes, at home, surrounded by soft music, love and family. Widely known as a gracious hostess of renowned parties and elaborate picnics, she was the light of any gathering. Marianne filled her home with warmth, wonderful food and those she cherished. Predeceased in 2014 by her beloved husband of 58 years, William "Bill" Goodson, Marianne is survived by children Gregg (LeeLee) Goodson, Derek (Sandra) Goodson and Lynne (Danforth) Cardozo, as wel...