Craftsbury News

A Craftsbury man who totaled his car on Interstate 89 on Tuesday was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to the Vermont State Police.

TV chef Emeril Legasse was up in the Northeast Kingdom last week to shoot episodes for his "Emeril Green" program for Discovery Channel's Planet Green channel.

"In my opinion, this place is getting attention because it's what people need and want," Craftsbury farmer Meg Gardner said.

CRAFTSBURY - When we joined a CSA last winter, we never expected the farm that grows and delivers our food would be a TV star.

Eating Chole Adams's cooking is nothing short of disorienting, and not because of the tingling sensation induced by her homemade salsa verde.

Except, it turns out, for toys made by Mattel, the world's largest toymaker, who has recalled 12.7 million toys for safety hazards or lead paint since 2007.

SOUTH BURLINGTON -- Bucking a trend of foreclosures and barnyard auctions, a Chittenden County farm is poised to redefine itself as a source of fresh food and hands-on learning.

Shelburne's "Hurricane" Jamie Fisher captured his 15th career Late Model win at Thunder Road and his first during the 50th Anniversary Season.

The northern Vermont countryside is beautiful, and it's easy to see why the state is called the Green Mountain State.

A daughter, Eva May Small, was born July 4, 2009, to Devin and Tracy Small of Craftsbury.

But it's not just the teeming life of the woods and the rivers and lakes. Emanating from the countryside in many places is a richness of music ordinarily heard in the concert halls of Vienna, London or New York.

The Craftsbury Chamber Players have long been known for intriguing programming, as well as substantial performances.

The 44th season of the Craftsbury Chamber Players - and the 29th season to include performances in Burlington - is in full swing, with the next Burlington performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Vermont Recital Hall.

Schools across our region are holding commencement ceremonies this weekend, but many are saying goodbye to fewer grads.

Dear Lynne: I stopped at a country store to buy local strawberries. I bought some fresh onions as well.

Brooks performs on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Music Box in Craftsbury; for information, go online to www.themusicboxvt.org. By ART EDELSTEIN arts Correspondent - Published: June 5, 2009 Addison County singer-songwriter Josh Brooks recently released his fourth album, "Lessons Learned." This CD highlights a very good songwriter, and singer whose work ...

Onion River Chorus, directed by Larry Gordon, the Arc'Angelo Baroque Ensemble led by violinist Kevin Bushee, will present a program of rarely heard German Baroque choral and chamber works in two performances: Saturday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church; and Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at Montpelier Unitarian Church.

The Kirkwoods and drummer Ted Marcus will visit the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday with Retribution Gospel Choir.

When it comes to physical fitness, Craftsbury Academy encourages its students to do more than just attend gym class.

Want to see for yourself? Readings of The Triumph of Love, July 31; Romeo and Juliet, August 14; The Cherry Orchard, September 7, all at 7 p.m., at the Greensboro Library, presented by the Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency .