AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Barre Vermont. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/barre-vt 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/barre-vt https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 20 May 2024 04:09:31 -0500 (THURSDAY, September 15, 2022) – Just one week remains to register for the 25th Annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference on Oct. 1 https://www.americantowns.com/news/leahy-invites-vermonters-to-register-for-25th-womens-economic-opportunity-conference-by-thursday-sept-22-31461912-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/leahy-invites-vermonters-to-register-for-25th-womens-economic-opportunity-conference-by-thursday-sept-22-31461912-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. Rep. Peter Welch on Saturday will be visiting Rutland County as the next stop on the “Welch Wagon” 14 County Tour across Vermont. He https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-to-visit-rutland-county-on-next-stop-of-the-welch-wagon-14-county-tour-on-saturday-31482210-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-to-visit-rutland-county-on-next-stop-of-the-welch-wagon-14-county-tour-on-saturday-31482210-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022) – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/leahy-sanders-and-welch-announce-254-million-to-help-vermonters-with-rising-home-heating-costs-this-winter-31486608-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/leahy-sanders-and-welch-announce-254-million-to-help-vermonters-with-rising-home-heating-costs-this-winter-31486608-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Greater Barre Craft Guild would like to invite you to our 40th Annual 2022 Winter Festival of Vermont Crafters. We look forward to another great https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-festival-of-vermont-crafters-2022-31490270-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-festival-of-vermont-crafters-2022-31490270-barre-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 You may have heard that after 39 years the Greater Barre Craft Guild has called it quits on the annual Winter Festival of Vermont Crafters. We know https://www.americantowns.com/news/merry-barre-holidays-craft-fair-2022-31493290-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/merry-barre-holidays-craft-fair-2022-31493290-barre-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 “Tonight, President Biden highlighted the many areas where we’ve made progress for communities in Vermont and across the https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-welchs-statement-on-president-bidens-second-state-of-the-union-address-31541936-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-welchs-statement-on-president-bidens-second-state-of-the-union-address-31541936-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-joins-colleagues-in-urging-the-state-department-to-hold-guatemalan-officials-accountable-for-corruption-31552576-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-joins-colleagues-in-urging-the-state-department-to-hold-guatemalan-officials-accountable-for-corruption-31552576-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON — Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to introduce the bipartisan Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-introduces-bipartisan-opioids-act-to-combat-fentanyl-crisis-31555769-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-introduces-bipartisan-opioids-act-to-combat-fentanyl-crisis-31555769-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt) joined Protect our Care for a press conference during Medicaid Awareness Month to highlight the importance of protecting https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-calls-to-protect-medicaid-amid-republican-threats-to-care-31569404-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/welch-calls-to-protect-medicaid-amid-republican-threats-to-care-31569404-barre-vt.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Vermont Granite Museum's Granite Festival 2023 Date: October 14, 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way-Route https://www.americantowns.com/news/vermont-granite-museums-granite-festival-2023-31614100-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/vermont-granite-museums-granite-festival-2023-31614100-barre-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Free Family-Friendly Festival in Barre, Vermont. Each year, the last weekend in July, the Barre Heritage Festival and Homecoming Days is celebrated https://www.americantowns.com/news/barre-heritage-festival-and-homecoming-days-2023-31614172-barre-vt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/barre-heritage-festival-and-homecoming-days-2023-31614172-barre-vt.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Avoiding Fatigue and Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath and fatigue are two of the more common symptoms experienced by patients with lung https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-may-24th-news-avoiding-fatigue-and-shortness-of-breath-31373171-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-may-24th-news-avoiding-fatigue-and-shortness-of-breath-31373171-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Think about that statement. It is simple. It is straightforward. And it defines a truth that few of us ever consider on a daily basis. But even in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-foundation-to-end-senior-hunger-news-there-is-always-more-to-tell-31371231-alexandria-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-foundation-to-end-senior-hunger-news-there-is-always-more-to-tell-31371231-alexandria-va.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tell FDA: No More Menthol Cigarettes Or Flavored Cigars Let's Get Rid of Menthol for Good In a historic move, the Food and Drug https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-news-tell-fda-no-more-menthol-cigarettes-or-flavored-cigars-31377437-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-news-tell-fda-no-more-menthol-cigarettes-or-flavored-cigars-31377437-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need Washington, D.C.– The https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-offering-nationwide-waiver-for-infant-formula-31382136-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-offering-nationwide-waiver-for-infant-formula-31382136-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500