By BLSG Mosquito District Mosquitoes generally lay eggs in shallow, standing water such as the edges of wetlands, flooded fields or floodplains, and even stagnant water in gutters, old tires or flowerpots. When the eggs hatch (which can range from several days to several years later, as conditions dictate) larvae appear. Four stages of development […]

By RUSSELL JONES A former Vermont State Police Academy cadet was found guilty of sexual assault on Thursday at Rutland County District Court. Following a three-day trial that concluded on May 30, a Rutland jury convicted Kyle Lenher, age 26, of the felony crime, according to a release from the Rutland County District Attorney’s office. […]

By RUSSELL JONES A research professor in Brandon has taken a skill he developed as a scientist and used it to pivot into writing works of fiction. Gary Meffe is releasing a book that captures the feel of life in rural Vermont so well you would think he was a lifelong Vermonter. “I learned concise […]

By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley Unified Union school board will meet on Wednesday, June 5, at 6:15 p.m. at the Neshobe Elementary School to hear an updated report from the Planning Task Force. The Task Force has been working for 18 months and consists of board and community members. They were asked by the […]

All photos by Dale Christie with exception of the photo of the horse, provided by Sharon Stearns