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  1. 25 Jun

    The Call of the Loon

    In this episode of Happy Vermont, host Erica Houskeeper explores the story of the common loon's recovery in Vermont.   Inspired by a personal encounter with a loon call after her brother’s passing on Sherman Reservoir, Erica meets experts Eric Hanson and Eloise Girard of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies to talk about the conservation successes and ongoing challenges facing these iconic birds.   Tune in to hear about loons’ unique calls, the threats they’ve overcome, and their presence on Vermont’s lakes, ponds and and reservoirs.    Visit Happy Vermont https://happyvermont.com   Subscribe to Happy Vermont's newsletter https://mailchi.mp/happyvermont/subscribe-to-happy-vermont   Support Happy Vermont on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/c/happyvermontpodcast/membership

    31 min

  2. 17 Apr

    In Rochester, Books, Community, and Cats

    Sandy Lincoln owns The Bookery in Rochester, a cozy small-town shop that focuses on antiquarian and used books.   It's also a place where visitors can slow down, browse, and feel at home. With resident cats, quirky displays, and a friendly atmosphere, The Bookery is just as much about community as it is about books. facebook.com/thebookeryvt   happyvermont.com   Book Fair Details

    27 min

  3. 2 Apr

    In Sharon, a Beloved Music Center Looks to the Future

    The Seven Stars Arts Center is one of those rare places that blends history, community, reinvention, and a touch of quirkiness. What began as a Baptist church later became a grange hall, then a garage, and eventually a healing arts center. Now the building is an education and performing arts venue run by volunteers. Located a few doors from the Sharon Post Office on Route 14, the building still resembles an old church. But the steeple and an exterior clock from its earlier days are long gone. Today, the top of the building is flat, and musical notes are etched in a framed circle once told you the time. The center gets its name from a 1990s creation. On the yellow front doors are two stained-glass windows hand-painted with seven stars. Yet, despite its whimsical exterior, the inside the building is where the magic happens. “There’s a great extended community that like to come to Seven Stars. They love the hall, and they love the music,” says Anne Mapplebeck of Sharon, a visual artist who volunteers regularly at Seven Stars with her husband, Michael Barsanti.

    27 min

  4. 12 Mar

    The Magic of Maple Season in Vermont

    Maple sugaring in Vermont is a tradition built on hard work, risk, and reward. When it comes to sugaring, the days are long, but the season is short. At Judd's Wayeeses Farms in Morgan, fourth generation Vermonter Jim Judd and his wife Donna Young have spent years perfecting their craft. “People look at our place, and what they don’t always consider is that I’ve been doing this for 50 years. This didn’t happen overnight,” says Judd, whose maple farm is five miles from the Canadian border.  In this episode, we talk about maple season, why sap can taste different from place to place, and what it takes to make a living as a Vermont sugar maker. Buy Vermont Maple Syrup from Judd's Wayeeses Farms Visit HappyVermont.com Help Support Happy Vermont on Patreon

    28 min

  5. 23 Jan

    Vermont General Stores: Past, Present and Future

    There’s a lot to love about Vermont general stores.  This episode includes an interview with Ben Doyle, the president of the Preservation Trust of Vermont in Montpelier. The organization has helped many Vermont towns save or reopen general stores.  I also chat with Dan and Alison Singleton of Singleton’s Store in Cavendish, which opened 80 years ago.   https://happyvermont.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/happyvermontpodcast

    22 min

  6. 8 Jan

    Reviving a Town Hall in Townshend

    Cory Ciklin and a group of volunteers are helping to bring the Townshend Town Hall and Opera House back to its former glory. https://happyvermont.com

    26 min

  7. 04/12/2025

    Celebrating Brattleboro's Creative Spirit

    This holiday season, windows on Brattleboro's Main Street and beyond are being decorated for the inaugural Festival of Miniatures.  Festival organizer Melany Kahn talks about the event and the town she loves. She also shares insight into Brattleboro's strengths and challenges, and why local art matters. www.brattleboro.com happyvermont.com

    40 min

  8. 14/11/2025

    Exploring Lost Ski Slopes in Underhill

    Jamie Ide of Jericho spends a lot of time on the western side of Mount Mansfield—where you’ll find Underhill State Park and trails to hike to the top of Vermont’s highest peak. But it turns out there was a ski area there, too. Jamie talks about finding relics of the old ski area in Underhill and what it was like on the quieter side of the mountain many years ago. https://happyvermont.com Happy Vermont Holiday Gift Guide

    26 min
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Places you love in Vermont. Visit www.happyvermont.com.

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  • Creator
    happyvermont
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
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