Like the news in all New England states, Vermont news is filled with controversy – even about things that may seem irrefutably good for us like sustainable energy. The wind power debate in Northern Vermont is particularly fractious. With the …Read More
Lake Champlain played a major role in quenching the thirsts of millions of Americans. Not as a water source, but as a passageway. Lake Champlain has always been a thoroughfare for commerce. The opening of the Champlain Canal in 1823 …Read More
Vermont is famous for excellent food, crafts and craft brewed beer. This is part reaction against mass production part love of gourmet, local food, handmade products, and Beer. Vermont has a higher number of craft breweries per capita than any …Read More
Back in the day, Vermont was perfectly suited to Prohibition-era smuggling and adventure. Our proximity to Canada, where alcohol was enjoyed legally, and our rugged rural terrain made our little state prime bootlegging territory. In 1920 when Prohibition went into …Read More
Back in the day, Vermont was perfectly suited to Prohibition-era smuggling and adventure. Our proximity to Canada, where alcohol was enjoyed legally, and our rugged rural terrain made our little state prime bootlegging territory. In 1920 when Prohibition went into …Read More
Middlebury College placed fourth in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon! When I read the headline, I imagined Middlebury College students racing full-tilt against Toyota Priuses or pedaling solar vehicles with Wright Brothers-like PV panel wings. The event is …Read More
Middlebury College placed fourth in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon! When I read the headline, I imagined Middlebury College students racing full-tilt against Toyota Priuses or pedaling solar vehicles with Wright Brothers-like PV panel wings. The event is …Read More
In Vermont, foliage season is the time of year we all become connoisseurs of light. Especially after the autumnal equinox, we follow the sun’s progress closely and with a little bit of melancholy. The forecast this week promises a potpourri …Read More
Small towns in Vermont and even smaller towns in Addison County are not usually governed by mayors, we keep that kind of governance for the big cities. But in the case of Starksboro, one man stands alone as the undisputed …Read More
Hurricane Irene has had a powerful effect on Vermont. While it may not have spawned a new musical genre as Katrina did in New Orleans, it did rock us. While rivers changed course and roads disappeared, volunteer organizations and relief …Read More
When you choose to purchase or list your home with Christine, you’ve hired a team. She combines a combination of analytical, technical expertise and thorough understanding of esthetics, style, design and architecture. Christine makes sure your search experience includes a thorough understanding of each community you visit. Her designations as Certified International Property Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), REALTOR Status ensure that your property will receive national and world-wide marketing exposure.Read More
