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Meet Stoph Scheer, the puppeteer behind Lost Nation Theater’s new one-person play
Scheer is an actor, puppeteer, clown, acrobat — and one of the first openly trans women and nonbinary people to puppeteer in American television.
For Vermont asylum-seekers, funds comes from an unusual place: the arts
In response to the challenges faced by asylum-seekers and others with special immigration statuses as vulnerable people, volunteer-based organizations in Vermont have a solution: raising money through the arts.
Art Costa molds deep sea denizens from cardboard and glue in Brattleboro Museum exhibit
The “Sounds Deep” exhibit, which is showing until March 9, is the vision of artist Arthur “Art” Costa and museum exhibition director Sarah Freeman.
Johnson’s Minėmå Gallery probes dynamic between art student, teacher and critic
The gallery’s co-owner said the idea stems from noticing a bond between one of his past students and a colleague.
Speakeasy songwriters take stage in statewide contest at Venetian Soda Lounge
The Burlington lounge’s latest endeavor, the Emerging Songwriters Contest, has drawn musicians from across the state. The last semifinals show is Feb. 20.
Rivendell Academy opens community food pantry
Food insecurity doesn’t recognize state lines. New Hampshire and Vermont both battle the problem, and that’s where Rivendell Academy stepped in.
Tarleton project approved amidst objections
For the last two years, a heated debate has swirled around the serene setting, stemming from the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to cut and harvest 690 acres of trees around the lake.
Tech Jam 2023: New Hampshire firm FreshAir looks to evolve smoke detectors
FreshAir is entering its 10th year and focusing on growth after spending its first five years as a start-up. To get the word out, the company made its fourth-ever appearance at Tech Jam in Burlington, Vermont, an annual convention that plays host to high-tech companies in and around Vermont seeking new employees and interns.
A local youngster wins a round in her bout with cancer
Treatment against rare form of cancer proves a “game changer” for young Vermont girl.
Wool festival gives farmers an outlet to sell their goods
On Sept. 30, Goodling will join other Vermont sheep farmers and New England fiber artists for the 35th Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds.
Money still available to relieve NH homeowners with pandemic-related financial pressures
New Hampshire homeowners struggling with financial pressures related to COVID-19 still have a chance to seek relief from money provided through the state’s Homeowner Assistance Fund.