Colchester Sun

01/28/2025

Learn more about Vermont History Day for students in grades 5-12 who love and want to learn more about history.

Registration is now open for Vermont History Day. The 2025 theme is "Rights and Responsibilities in History." Every spring, hundreds of Vermont students share their learning at the annual Vermont

01/27/2025

The boat was originally found by R. William and Dawn Hazelett, a family from Colchester who had discovered the vessel in the early 1950s stored in an apple barn in Vermont.

COLCHESTER – The Colchester Historical Society has recently obtained a bit of Mallets Bay maritime history for future generations to enjoy.

01/27/2025

The Colchester Town Newsletter for Jan. 27 2025 is now available to view.

For the Week of January 27, 2025

01/26/2025

This quaint home in Colchester has a screened in porch and a living room with an electric fireplace.

This quaint home in Colchester has a screened in porch and a living room with an electric fireplace. The home also features a primary suite with its own half bathroom.

01/24/2025

The Red Cross is looking for blood to add to their banks in an effort to ensure that adequate blood supplies will be there when they are needed.

Severe winter weather, deadly tornadoes, flooding and wildfires have forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. The Red Cross is looking for blood to add to their banks in

01/24/2025

Check out these five events coming to Colchester in the next month

Legislative Hour

01/23/2025

The crafting and bestowing of awards is an art as old as time. But where can local sports coaches, academic teams — and heck, even gag gifters — source trophies for their athletes, mentees and loved ones? Look no further than Victory Trophies LLC.

ESSEX JUNCTION — The crafting and bestowing of awards is an art as old as time.

01/22/2025

Although Rotary is a membership-based organization, everyone is welcome to attend the Reignite event. Interested guest should RVSP since seating is limited. The event is happening 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Hampton Inn in Colchester.

COLCHESTER – The Colchester-Milton Rotary is looking to inspire the next generation to join its ranks, especially younger professionals, with its Reignite Rotary event Jan. 30.

01/21/2025

A state and nonprofit partnership intends to use $1 million of state funds to eliminate up to $100 million of Vermonters’ medical debt. Read more at the link.

VT Treasurer Pieciak medical debt relief program proposal

01/21/2025

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the U.S. on Monday during an indoor ceremony at the capitol.

Here’s what Vermont officials had to say.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the U.S. on Monday during an indoor ceremony at the capitol.

01/20/2025

This is the story of Alexis Cole, a Colchester High School alumna who took advantage of a free associate degree to start her education to become a clinical psychologist.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY — Alexis Cole is quick to identify herself as a social person who wants to step in to help others.

01/19/2025

This condo in Colchester has a cozy gas fireplace and a primary suite with a full ensuite bathroom.

This condo in Colchester has a cozy gas fireplace and a primary suite with a full ensuite bathroom. The home also has a two car attached garage and a laundry

01/17/2025

Here are four events coming to Colchester in the next two weeks

Crafts for Kids: Night Lights

01/16/2025

While new expenses, and increases in health insurance, add 6.3% to the budget, the increase to the tax rate is only 4.86%, thanks to funding from the local option tax and a surplus of $392,000 left over from fiscal year 2024.

COLCHESTER — The Colchester Selectboard approved the town municipal budget Tuesday night, sending it to a public vote on Town Meeting Day.

01/16/2025

Rep. Austin is also sharing the location and dates of the Legislative Hour, so members of the public can meet their representatives in Montpelier.

We are back!

01/15/2025

🌸 The 2025 Vermont Flower Show 🌸

Experience the beauty and wonder of nature this spring! 🌷✨
Join us March 7, 8, & 9 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.

📅 Show Hours:

Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM

Buy your tickets now to avoid long lines at the event!

Visit https://vnlavt.org/event/the-vermont-flower-show

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01/15/2025

Anglers should use good judgement, know how to read the ice and test it often, and check with a local outdoor store or other anglers about area conditions when deciding where to fish.

01/14/2025

Champlain Housing Trust, a community land trust for affordable housing, works to reach as many people as possible despite the need outpacing its resources. Read more at the link.

Champlain Housing Trust 40th year helping house Vermonters