Jean MacBride

Burlington, Vermont

Journalist at St. Albans Daily Messenger

Vermont native and local journalist at @samessenger.

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Articles

Colchester School District art show draws a crowd and happy memories

2 days ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Who doesn’t love a free community art show with a family friendly activity? The Colchester School District’s annual art show last week showcased a variety of creative work from all grade levels, ranging from masks to pottery to paintings and drew a crowd that packed the Colchester High School gymnasium. The district held a reception to celebrate the event on Thursday evening.
Reunion for 1980s Colchester High School alumni set for September

1 week ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Alumni who graduated from Colchester High School in the 1980s are invited to attend a reunion that will celebrate the decade. Set for 4:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at St. John’s Club in Burlington, the event will bring together old friends for reminiscing and fun. Guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner and dancing backdropped by lake views. Teresa Poquette, an organizer of the event, said there will be an open mic for alums to share their memories.
From the archives - Franklin County youth get active this spring

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Jean MacBride

ST. ALBANS — As part of our ongoing work to digitize our film archives, here is a set of photos taken 50 years ago during this week in May of 1975. A girl wearing a sash across her chest that says ‘Franklin County Dairy Princess’ holds a bouquet of roses. You can see the rest of the pageant, with all the girls wearing white dresses, in other photos. It’s fun to see views of past traditions that live on today.
Colchester Recreation Center offers community-centered programming three months after opening

1 week ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Since opening three months ago, the Colchester Recreation Center has been a busy home to a variety of programs for community members of all abilities. Open seven days a week, the new facility has a gym and track, with locker rooms to change clothes. It also hosts group fitness classes like pilates, yoga and pickleball.
In the statehouse, Colchester Rep. Sarita Austin focuses on environmental policy, solutions to housing insecurity

1 week ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Rep. Sarita Austin (D-Colchester) is in the midst of a busy session at the Vermont statehouse, where she’s discussing the environment, education and supporting children and families. A retired middle school counselor, this is her fourth year in the House, where she represents the western side of Colchester alongside Rep. Wendy Critchlow. The Sun spoke with Austin to find out what she’s working on this session and what issues still need attention.
Champlain Housing Trust opens new apartments in Colchester’s Fort Ethan Allen neighborhood

2 weeks ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Three buildings with 65 affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments have been built in the Fort Ethan Allen neighborhood of Colchester. The project was a collaboration between Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth and apartments rent for an average of $1,200 per month and include heat and hot water. The first tenants moved into the buildings at the beginning of this year and the newest will move into the most-recently completed building later this month.
From the archives – dirt bike racing and a school art project from 1975

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Jean MacBride

ST. ALBANS — As part of our ongoing work to digitize our film archives, here is a set of photos taken 50 years ago during this week in April of 1975. A dirt bike competition takes place in muddy fields. A crowd watches and the drivers grin wildly, faces caked in mud. Do you remember witnessing or hearing about this spectacle? We would love to learn more about it. Students are hard at work in this week’s collection.
How to participate in Green Up Day in Colchester this year

2 weeks ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Green Up Day is coming to Colchester this Saturday. Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to help clean public roads, beaches, parks and the bike path to help make the town a clean and healthy place to live. Bags and a sign up sheet are available at the Colchester Police Station during public open hours. Participants can also pick up bags between 8 a.m. and noon on Green Up Day, Saturday, May 3.
Champlain Housing Trust opens new apartments in Colchester’s Fort Ethan Allen neighborhood

2 weeks ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — Three buildings with 65 affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments have been built in the Fort Ethan Allen neighborhood of Colchester. The project was a collaboration between Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth and apartments rent for an average of $1,200 per month and include heat and hot water. The first tenants moved into the buildings at the beginning of this year and the newest will move into the most-recently completed building later this month.
Hazelett brings proposal for lakeside inn to Colchester’s Development Review Board

2 weeks ago | colchestersun.com | Jean MacBride

COLCHESTER — A new inn and restaurant could be coming to Mallets Bay. Hazelett Casting Corporation brought the proposal to Colchester’s Development Review Board for a second hearing April 9. Four consultants representing Hazelett answered questions from the board and members of the public. According to the site plan application, the development would be located at 166 and 180 West Lakeshore Drive and include a 48-seat restaurant and four cottage-style buildings.