When Strafford's fifth annual "Holiday Fare" and festivities takes place Saturday, Dec. 6, almost every organization and merchant in the village will participate in some way, and the day promises to offer good food, good shopping, good music and small-town good cheer. More...

Candlelight, thoughtful readings and a diverse program of carols and sacred music comprise the Thetford Chamber Singers' "Candlelight Vespers for Christmas" concerts on Dec. 5 and 7 in Strafford and Thetford respectively. More...

Throughout the course of the 2008-2009 winter ski and snowboard season, more than 400 people including electricians, lawyers, teachers, doctors, moms and dads, college students, and computer technicians will volunteer their time and talent with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. More...

Calendar submissions should arrive at least one week in advance of the intended publication date. Mail entries to The Herald of Randolph, P.O. Box 309, Randolph, VT, 05060; or fax them to 728-9275 or to news@ourherald.com. More...

CROWN POINT, N.Y.— Robert Loren Washburn, 85, died at the home of his son in Bethel, Sunday morning, Nov. 23, 2008. He was born August 25, 1923, in Canterberry, N.H., the son of Loren H. and Rose M. (Hill) Washburn. He attended Whitcomb High School in Bethel until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943 during World War II. More...

The following report is based on an interview with Britten Kilduff, who has been struggling with Lyme disease and trying to work her way through the maze of opinions and information. A mystery has been solved for Britten Kilduff. More...

Government at all levels is grappling with critical issues. The federal government is trying to stem the tide of recession and massive debt even as it battles terrorist activity around the globe. Vermont's state government is experiencing huge shortfalls in revenue and large spending cuts loom on the near horizon. Vermont citizens are maxed out and taxed out. More...

The United States of America has no history beyond the beginning of the 17th century. Starting with the Mayflower, thousands of ships have deposited free people, indentured servants and slaves on these shores. We came here in waves from Britain, Ireland, Germany, Italy, China, Africa and just about every other place on the earth. More...

The sudden controversy over permitting retail sales at the Exit 4 interchange could set back any kind of development at Randolph's most strategic location for another decade. Something similar happened 10 years ago, when an update to the town's zoning map was approved by town officials, but was then voted down at a special Australian ballot called by petition. More...