Area schools win computer-science awards
Awards in memory of 12-year-old Bentley Davis Seifer
The Vermont Software Developers’ Alliance (vtSDA) is pleased to announce the first winners of the Bentley Awards. The program was initiated in memory of 12-year-old Bentley Davis Seifer who died in 2011.
Local students elected to Phi Beta Kappa at St. Lawrence University
The following students have been elected to St. Lawrence University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national academic honor society.
Samaritoni completes U.S. Army training
In the Military
Army National Guard Spec. Gian G. Samaritoni of Vergennes has graduated from basic U.S. Army combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Historic academy getting a new brick walkway
Thanks to the help of volunteers and contract professionals in the Ludlow area, the historic Black River Academy Museum has seen a renaissance in the past two years.
New arts, education center to rise in Shelburne
The Shelburne Museum, which showcases some of Vermont's most significant architectural and maritime artifacts across 45 acres along U.S. Route 7 in Shelburne, will be the home of a new Shelburne Center for Art and Education, according to museum officials. The facility will be 17,000 square feet in size.
Congressman recognizes Addison County student at U.S. art competition
It was the thrill of a lifetime when Katelyn Mullis, a student at Vergennes Union High School, was greeted by U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D) of Vermont to receive an award for a work of art she entered into a the 31st Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students at the Gallery at Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier May 14.
Addison Northeast Supervisory Union teachers picket
Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, and Starksboro teachers picketed May 14 after working nearly 730 days without a contract.
Clarendon airman completes training
U.S. Air Force Airman Nathaniel A. Hance graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
VUHS Girls’ State delegates selected
The Vergennes American Legion Auxiliary have selected three junior girls from Vergennes Union High School to attend Green Mountain Girls’ State this year.
Vermont teen heading to D.C. in Nat Geo Spelling Bee
Chris Gish, an 8th grader at Sharon Academy School in Sharon, will represent Vermont at the 24th annual National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., May 22-24.
MSJ Principal Zancanaro to resign
Paolo Zancanaro has announced his intention to step down from the position of principal at Rutland’s Mount Saint Joseph Academy at the end of June
Vermont school is home first ‘State Designated’ craft ed center
The State of Vermont has named the Vermont Woodworking School the first “Vermont State Craft Education Center,” a distinction designed to promote Vermont’s galleries, outlets, and craft schools as well as its craftspeople.
Middlebury student completes Thailand project
Nathaniel Peterson of Middlebury, a junior majoring in chemical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intensive, applied research project in Bangkok for C-Term. The project was titled Historical Building Conservation.
Region welcomes Obama
President says nanotech key to economic recovery
According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.
Springfield school budget vote is today
Voting ends at 7 p.m. Monday
Springfield voters will cast their second vote on the Springfield School District budget tonight. Local school district officials are presenting a $26.9 million budget, down slightly from a $27.7 million budget that flopped on Town Meeting Day in March.
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