by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Jul 1, 2024 | Community, LGBTQ, Relocate
Nina and Arrow moved to Brattleboro together in April 2023 from Albany, NY. They met online and bring a blend of backgrounds to their new home, with Arrow originally from Louisiana and Nina from Colorado.The couple quickly found favorite spots in town, such as Mocha...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Jun 25, 2024 | Arts and Culture, BIPOC Vermonters, Community
Above: The Old Stone House in Brownington, VT, a stop on the Vermont African American Heritage Trail New audio recordings created by multimedia artist Shanta Lee will enhance the visitor experience at selected sites on the Vermont African American Heritage Trail....
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Jun 10, 2024 | Community, Food, Relocate
If you’re looking to fall in love with Vermont, a single June day here will likely seal the deal. Everything is lush; strawberries and asparagus are in season; and there’s a delightful cremee stand (or two) in just about every town. The days are warm...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | May 20, 2024 | Community, Relocate
Jocelyn & Ajay moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Brattleboro in January 2024, and have now settled in Newfane. They were drawn to the area by the New England Center for Circus Arts. Jocelyn works as a physical therapist at the local hospital, while Ajay works...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | May 7, 2024 | Biking, Outdoors, Trains, Transportation
Jeff Nugent and Chris Campany, Windham Regional Commission Did you know you can bring your bike on Amtrak’s Vermonter? Windham Regional Commission’s GIS planner did just that following a meeting at UMass Amherst in late March. After catching a ride down to UMass...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Apr 25, 2024 | Biking, Outdoors
One of the year-round pleasures of life in Southern Vermont is taking a stroll down a dirt road. Or a run, gravel ride, motorcyle trip … There are significantly more miles of dirt road in Southern Vermont than there are paved, making for lots of possibilities...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Apr 23, 2024 | Education, Jobs, Outdoors, Relocate, Schools, Teaching & Education
Combine your love of students with your love of the outdoors with these dream teaching jobs! Nontraditional, Outdoors-Focused Elementary School Teacher in Newfane Work with small classes in a setting that emphasizes wilderness skills, art and music, and community...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Apr 18, 2024 | Jobs, Outdoors, Relocate
Do you dream of working every day in the great outdoors? Come to Vermont and find your dream outdoor job! Become a Vermont State Game Warden Law enforcement meets outdoorsmanship. Apply by 5/15 to join this summer’s cohort of trainees. Learn more about being a...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Apr 15, 2024 | Outdoors
In Southern Vermont, you can’t go far without seeing evidence of the state’s constitutional right to hunt. As you meander down one of our many dirt roads, one thing you’ll probably notice is a surprising number of “private property” signs...
by Rachel Shields Ebersole | Mar 27, 2024 | Healthcare & Services, Jobs, Relocate
Picture your dream job in rural medicine. You’re in a small, high-quality hospital nestled in the Green Mountains, and surrounded by forest. Your team is happy to be at work. Your patients are grateful and (usually) courteous. The administration’s...
