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Norwich Times The Norwich Times is a local, quarterly journal covering the “good people, good places, and good things happening” in and around Norwich, Vermont.

We make it our primary mission to share only the stories about the people, organizations and events that make our readers’ hearts happy and to exhibit what a wonderful place Norwich is in which to live, work, and play. As a country, we are barraged by the not-so-great news via newspapers, 24-hour-news networks and radio. The Norwich Times’ goal is to act as a beacon of goodness by offering inspiri

ng stories which put a smile on the faces of each of our community members and delight readers from far and wide. Since this is a community journal, and journals record the thoughts, feelings and actions of the people it serves, we rely on community members to volunteer their time and energy to contribute articles and photographs for publication. If you have an idea for a story that is related to a person, place, organization or event in or around Norwich and/or would like to offer your services as a writer or photographer, or simply have feedback for us, we want to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected]. In the meantime, enjoy the good news and please… pass it on!

What often goes unnoticed about a good book is that the book’s origin story is often as interesting as the story within ...
07/08/2025

What often goes unnoticed about a good book is that the book’s origin story is often as interesting as the story within the book itself. Understanding the author’s own life journey adds perspective and inspiration to the reader’s experience.

What often goes unnoticed about a good book is that the book’s origin story is often as interesting as the...

Every year, on a Thursday in May, students of all ages at Marion Cross School gather on the Norwich Green to sing, dance...
07/07/2025

Every year, on a Thursday in May, students of all ages at Marion Cross School gather on the Norwich Green to sing, dance, and welcome the sunshine. Community members join them on picnic blankets to enjoy live music performed by the school band and watch the students’ performances. Mayfest is a long-standing tradition at Marion Cross—a spring festival that has been celebrated for as long as many faculty members can remember.

Every year, on a Thursday in May, students of all ages at Marion Cross School gather on the Norwich Green...

Each February just before Valentine’s Day, a group of women get together in the wine cellar at the Norwich Inn with a m...
02/27/2025

Each February just before Valentine’s Day, a group of women get together in the wine cellar at the Norwich Inn with a mission: to craft as many valentines cards as they can for Veterans at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction...

Each February just before Valentine’s Day, a group of women get together in the wine cellar at the Norwich Inn...

In traffic engineering, a rumble strip keeps us from going out of our lane or off the side of the road while we inadvert...
02/26/2025

In traffic engineering, a rumble strip keeps us from going out of our lane or off the side of the road while we inadvertently catch a few winks. Newer cars have ‘virtual’ rumble strips, beeping loudly at our various driving mishaps like crossing a double yellow line or getting too close to another car. But unlike roadway rumble strips, Erica Heilman, producer of the Vermont-based podcast Rumble Strip, relishes getting up close and personal with the people she interviews...

In traffic engineering, a rumble strip keeps us from going out of our lane or off the side of the...

A grand total of zero people asked me to write this column, so here we go…in no particular order, 15 things I love about...
02/25/2025

A grand total of zero people asked me to write this column, so here we go…in no particular order, 15 things I love about Norwich. (Why 15? Our ZIP code of course.)...

A grand total of zero people asked me to write this column, so here we go…in no particular order, 15...

A great community is made up of great people. We’ve profiled a lot of great people in the Norwich Times over the years,...
02/24/2025

A great community is made up of great people. We’ve profiled a lot of great people in the Norwich Times over the years, each one remarkable in their own right, and it’s a great honor when I get the chance to interview and tackle the process of trying to put words to a Norwichian’s life and commitment to this special town in such a small way...

A great community is made up of great people. We’ve profiled a lot of great people in the Norwich Times...

The ice rink in the center of the Norwich Green is up and running for another season of winter fun. The creation and upk...
02/23/2025

The ice rink in the center of the Norwich Green is up and running for another season of winter fun. The creation and upkeep of the rink has been a tradition of the community since at least the ’70s, though skating on the green has likely been a common winter activity for much longer. What started out as a single volunteer standing out on the green with a hose has transformed into a community effort that takes dozens of volunteers each season.

The ice rink in the center of the Norwich Green is up and running for another season of winter fun....

This past May, volunteers from the Norwich community came together to restore Beaver Meadow Cemetery. Under the guidance...
12/02/2024

This past May, volunteers from the Norwich community came together to restore Beaver Meadow Cemetery. Under the guidance of the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) and the Norwich Cemetery Commission, the restoration project succeeded in repairing, straightening, and cleaning monuments and headstones in the cemetery that had fallen into disrepair. This project exemplified the goals of both the Vermont Old Cemetery Association and the Norwich Cemetery Commission, two organizations working to preserve the history and legacy housed within Vermont cemeteries.

This past May, volunteers from the Norwich community came together to restore Beaver Meadow Cemetery. Under the guidance of the...

Sometimes, Norwich residents need a little help in the conversation department. In our house, we use “chatting topics” t...
11/29/2024

Sometimes, Norwich residents need a little help in the conversation department. In our house, we use “chatting topics” to beat away boredom or silence – Heaven forfend there should be a lull in the conversation! – and to steer us onto common ground. Our boys particularly like food, travel, and sports-based discussions. It usually goes something like this: “Chatting topic: Where is the best ice cream in the Upper Valley? Youngest to oldest. Go.” When the topic is a winner, 20-30 minutes pass unnoticed as we debate the pros and cons of soft serve, whipped cream, sprinkles, and cake cones.

Sometimes, Norwich residents need a little help in the conversation department. In our house, we use “chatting topics” to beat...

Willing Hands, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in the Upper Valley, celebrated their ...
11/28/2024

Willing Hands, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in the Upper Valley, celebrated their 20th anniversary on Thursday, October 10th. Since the organization was founded by Peter Phippen in 2004, the staff and volunteers of Willing Hands have worked to reduce food waste by redistributing perishable food to their 80 recipient organizations, including food shelves, shelters, and assisted living facilities. Willing Hands has made a significant impact on the Upper Valley over these past two decades, and they celebrated with an open house honoring the individuals that make this work possible...

Willing Hands, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in the Upper Valley, celebrated their 20th anniversary on...

The holidays are just around the corner, and that joyous spirit is about to overflow as the Norwich community comes toge...
11/27/2024

The holidays are just around the corner, and that joyous spirit is about to overflow as the Norwich community comes together to celebrate another year of cherished traditions, creating new memories along the way. Even a small community such as Norwich packs a punch when it comes to festive traditions, and there’s something for everyone to keep busy and stay connected with neighbors and friends this holiday season. Mark your calendars and get excited for the lineup of Norwich holiday happenings, and spread the word!

The holidays are just around the corner, and that joyous spirit is about to overflow as the Norwich community comes...

We all have our own story of Santa Claus. Our own memories from early Christmases growing up: running downstairs on Chri...
11/26/2024

We all have our own story of Santa Claus. Our own memories from early Christmases growing up: running downstairs on Christmas morning, mouths open at the sight of bulging stockings and presents under the tree that weren’t there the last time we checked, cookies and milk half gone, or milky-white outlines of footprints suspiciously close to the fireplace. The magic is unforgettable, and for those of us lucky enough to have met Santa before, it’s understandable why the jolly-old-man-in-boots-and-a-red-suit tradition has withheld the test of time.

Disclaimer: Writing this story was a delicate task. Although I’ve done my best to preserve everyone’s memories in a way...

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