Archive for April, 2026
If you live in the Northeast Kingdom, you know that April isn’t just about showers and flowers—it’s the home stretch of Mud Season. As we hit April 30, the dirt roads are finally firming up, but your vehicle is likely wearing a thick “Vermont tuxedo” of dried mud and road salt. While today marks the […]
Here in St. Johnsbury, history runs deep—and April 29th marks a particularly fascinating moment in the story of our town. Back on April 29, 1910, St. Johnsbury made Vermont history by hosting the first recorded airplane flight in the state. Taking place at the local fairgrounds, this early aviation milestone brought a sense of innovation […]
7 If you’ve ever driven a Jeep Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator, chances are you’ve experienced it—the subtle lift of a hand, two fingers off the wheel, or a full wave from another Jeep driver coming your way. That’s the Jeep Wave. What Is the Jeep Wave? The Jeep Wave is an unspoken tradition among Jeep […]
Recent news out of Vermont brings a positive step forward in the ongoing recovery from the flooding that has impacted communities across the state. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to support flood recovery projects in Vermont—part of a broader effort to help communities rebuild, strengthen infrastructure, and better prepare for future […]
1. PoemTown St. Johnsbury (All Week) 6 📍 St. Johnsbury🗓️ All of April 👉 This is one of your best “this week” posts—low effort, highly local, and unique to the area. 2. Local Live Performances & Shows (Ongoing This Week) 7 📍 Catamount Arts area🗓️ Multiple events throughout the week 👉 Blog angle: “Something to […]
Spring in the Northeast Kingdom is one of the most underrated times to explore Vermont. The snow is melting, the roads are opening up, and the landscape starts to come alive again. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a rugged Jeep or cruising in a comfortable Ram, this is the perfect time to get out […]
April 10, 1907 was a somber day for Dr. George Lucian Gates of Morrisville. His close friend, Dr. William Walter Genge, had died early that morning. Forty-four-year-old Genge had been a skilled surgeon, head of the Morrisville Orchestra, and had only been ill with the effects of pneumonia for a few days before he took a […]
A conversation with a gathering of friends recently, included discussion about the original location of Railroad Street. Unknown to some of the group was that today’s Mill Street was a portion of yesteryear’s Railroad Street. “The triumphant arrival, in November of 1850, of the first train from Boston over the newly-completed Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers […]
