About Gabby Blanchard
Gabby Blanchard is a junior at Vermont State University Castleton, majoring in journalism and communications. She is a copy editor for the Castleton Spartan newspaper and a member of the Castleton cheer team. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, being outside, and spending time with her friends and family.
Lynn Pratt ‘catches’ spot in NYC international watercolor exhibition
The local watercolor artist’s is being recognized for “In the Pocket,” a baseball themed piece.
Local creatives re-imagine the gingerbread house at the Chaffee Art Center
The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is taking gingerbread houses to a new level hosting the annual contest to see whose is best this year.
Women in Business Mixers seek to connect and inspire
Women share their business journeys in Vermont
Treasure hunters flock to Rutland’s Vintage Market Days
Vintage Market Days at the fairgrounds in Rutland saw streams of people hoping for the rare find or unique items for their collections and homes.
Creative worlds collide at Poultney’s Stone Valley Arts
A writer, an artist and a musician describe their work
Rutland’s ‘Peace Train’ inspires unity ahead of International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is right around the corner on Sept. 21, where people around the world take part in various activities and organize events centered on the theme of “peace”.
Mary Bride is a friendly face at Mill River
Mary Bride has been a secretary at Mill River Union High School since 1989 and students and colleagues say she’s basically the glue of the school.
Preaching The Beatles: Longtime WJJR DJ is Fab 4 superfan and preacher
Nanci Gordon is a longtime Rutland area DJ with a passion for the Beatles, and preaching.
Ted’s Pizza’s ‘family’ in Rutland celebrate’s Romeo’s retirement
Ted’s Pizza, a staple in Rutland for decades, has been sold to new owners after longtime owner Tony Romeo decided to retire.
Sparkle Barn’s ‘Bloom Room’ offers a colorful event space in Wallingford
The Sparkle Barn, Wallingford’s artsy gift shop, has added an eye-popping “Bloom Room” event space and will soon be offering a mobile version.
Q&A with 104-year-old Kenneth Hart
Kenneth Hart is 104 years old and currently resides in The Pines nursing home in Rutland. He spoke about all the changes he’s seen in his life and what keeps him going.
Rutland Regional Medical Center installs lactation pod
Rutland Regional Medical Center has installed a Mamava lactation pod providing hospital workers and the public a comfortable, private place for mothers to pump.