Tunbridge News

I n summer 1898, philosopher William James climbed Mt. Marcy, highest peak in the Adirondacks and a geographic locus of Russell Banks' new novel, 'The Reserve.' Writing to his wife of his trip in the ... via Chicago Tribune

“They are not Celtic rock but have taken Scots traditional music and turned it into something for the 21st century.”

The Old Blind Dogs perform Sunday at the Tunbridge Town Hall. MountainFolk presents MountainFolk presents Old Blind Dogs on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tunbridge Town Hall. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

“We'll be assisting (the Afghans) across the broad range of their duties.”

Katie Molind, her blond hair tied back with a camouflage scarf, sang "America the Beautiful" in front of more than 80 people enjoying a potluck in the Central Vermont Academy gym Thursday night. via Rutland Herald

“By partnering with state government, the owners of these buildings can invest in saving them, both for the current enjoyment of residents and visitors and for future generations as well.”

Food Works at Two Rivers Center in Montpelier has received $15,000 to repair and replace posts in the barn and the ell at the historic site at the corner of Routes 2 and 302 along the Winooski River. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

A suite of art created by 10 Vermont artists will be formally unveiled at 133 State St. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

“The museum is sort of the foundation of a lot of these programs.”

The Vermont Historical Society is basking in the glow of a national award that recognizes its museum as among the best in the country. via Rutland Herald

“Ed's work is a classic reminder of what it means to live in Vermont and be a neighbor”

Amid a stream of congratulations, playful verbal jabs and thunderous applause, Edward Koren became the first cartoonist to be given the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts Friday evening. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

A son, Conner Gabriel Hood, was born Oct. 8, 2007, to Robert and Angela Hood of Randolph Center. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

Shantal R. Cookson, 19, of Plainfield was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with possible back and head injuries after she drove off Vermont 110 and hit a rock embankment Thursday, said Vermont ... via Burlington Free Press