Bruce Batchelder was a child when his parents moved from Island Pond to the Champlain Islands. Ice fishing is a big deal in the islands, where the land is flat and surrounded by Lake Champlain. For Batchelder, ice fishing has been an essential part of his life for as long as he can remember. A former educator and school administrator, Batchelder and his wife Joanne have owned Holiday Harbor Lodge in North Hero for the past 16 years. The lakeside lodge specializes in Vermont ice fishing, summertime fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. The lodge includes direct lake access with…
Culture and Lifestyle
Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market 2025–2026 Season
The Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market returns for its 20th season starting Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the Winston Prouty Campus....
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October 23, 2025
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