Amy Ash Nixon

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Amy Ash Nixon

ST. JOHNSBURY — Pride Month celebrations happening locally include several events, including an affirming church service in St. Johnsbury and parades in Littleton and Newport. At the United Community Church (UCC) in St. Johnsbury at 6 p.m. on June 26, there will be a documentary film screening of “Call Me Malcolm,” with a discussion to follow. The film is about a trans man’s struggle with faith, love and gender identity. Attendance is free. Refreshments will be available. kAm~?

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Amy Ash Nixon

ST. JOHNSBURY — The United Community Church hosted its first Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, with admission by donation, and raffle tickets sold to benefit the community meal program the church hosts. Raffle tickets were sold both for a La-Z-Boy recliner donated by a business, the Mattress Sofa Warehouse, as well as by crafters who are part of the congregation. kAmu2E96CD H6C6 EC62E65 E@ 2 DAC625 >256 3J 49FC49 G@=F?E66CD[ 2?5 >2?J ?@?\525D ;@:?65 :?[ 2D H6==[ E@ 46=63C2E6 72E96C9@@5 @?

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Amy Ash Nixon

ST. JOHNSBURY — The United Community Church hosted its first Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, with admission by donation, and raffle tickets sold to benefit the community meal program the church hosts. Fathers were treated to a spread made by church volunteers, and many non-dads joined in, as well, to celebrate fatherhood on Sunday. kAm%96 #6G] $E6G6 (:?<=6C 7:==65 :? 7@C E96 A2DE@C 2E E96 &rr[ H9@ H2D @? G242E:@?] w6 D92C65 2 DE@CJ 5FC:?8 9:D $F?52J >@C?:?8 D6C>@? 23@FE 2 J@F?8 3@J 3@C?

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Amy Ash Nixon

ST. JOHNSBURY — More than 1,000 people turned out for a Saturday morning No Kings rally staged by Indivisible St. Johnsbury, protesting the Trump administration on what was declared No Kings Day, with more than 2,000 such demonstrations estimated to be held across the country and internationally.

2 weeks ago | caledonianrecord.com | Amy Ash Nixon

ST. JOHNSBURY — A new building to house both permanent exhibits and rotating and traveling exhibits opened in May at the St. Johnsbury History and Heritage Center. The center’s home on Summer Street does not have a long history. A desire to find a home to care for and showcase countless historical items related to St. Johnsbury and the region’s proud history became action 15 years ago through the efforts of volunteers headed by founder and Executive Director Peggy Pearl. kAm%96 8C@FA 3682? :?