• Gilead

    There are so many signs of spring that are showing up every day. Lots of spring birds have arrived. The lawn has been covered with Grackles, Starlings, Red-Winged Blackbirds, Cowbirds and now the Robins have arrived. My brother, Steve McLain, arrived early Saturday to start the wood stove ... xx
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  • East Bethel

    I hope everyone had a nice Easter. My grandkids enjoyed their egg hunt and baskets. As usual, at first one egg was missing. They did good, though, and found it still. In the past there have been times when it would take days to find that last egg. Don't forget to call me at 824-3220 or e-mail han... xx
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  • Bryant Pond

    Woodstock Senior Citizens will meet April 4 (today) at the Fire Station at 11:30 a.m. Dinner by Daughters of Union Veterans, Program by Diane York on “Garden Bugs and Pests.” New members always welcome. Whitman Memorial Library program for April will be Thursday, April 11, 2 p.... xx
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  • Bethel

    Although we’re well into mud season, winter sports are not over yet. I found enough snow in the woods on Easter Sunday to do a little snowshoeing. The ice on the bogs had thinned and didn’t support my weight. Many of the fields and banks along the roadways are free of snow. In a few d... xx
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  • Andover

    Saturday morning found 30 area children searching for Easter eggs in the village. This long tradition is arranged by the Mills family and sign-up for the hunt was held at Mills Market. In the Pre-K division Ayla Neighbors was the winner, while Sarah Chase took the honors for first grade, Madison ... xx
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  • Albany

    I am enjoying a beautiful Easter in East Bethel with Doug and family. Bella has gathered her Easter eggs and has been nibbling on candy. She really enjoyed coloring Easter Eggs. We all had a great visit with Kim and Pat Carson, Colton, Brooke, Seiara, and Jake yesterday afternoon. The kids... xx
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  • Waterford

    It is Passover and I still haven’t made gluten free matzos. I think I will have to settle for flat bread made out of rice or millet flours. Not exactly matzos but close enough. Making muffins out of nuts and raisins on Wednesday. We shall see if that comes out. We missed the Rotary B... xx
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  • Upton

    The Ladies Aid Association plans to serve breakfast Easter Sunday. They serve breakfast from 8 until 11 a.m. The next scheduled breakfast at the Ladies Aid is Mother's Day. The State Line Snowmobile Club will meet Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. at the Upton House. This is expected to be ... xx
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  • South Woodstock

    Well, here we are again in the middle of another snowstorm – weatherman says 10 to 16 inches of snow before it’s over and I was so ready for spring! Most of the snow was gone around the house and I was so looking forward to doing some raking so it looks like that’s on hold for a... xx
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  • Hanover

    There came a time in March when there was no news from Hanover. As if we were stuck in time the ice has yet to leave the river and pond. The snow lines along roads and driveways forever shrink slowly back into lawns and fields. There is not even a political Late birthday greetings go to Cr... xx
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