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Bear and bird sightings abound on Front Porch Forum
People are reporting bear sightings to their neighbors via their local Front Porch Forum all across Vermont this week… ’tis the season.
Also, lots of bird sightings are being shared too, including… Indigo Bunting, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Scarlett Tanager, and a pair of Barred Owlets being fed by mom and dad.
Post your sightings on your local FrontPorchForum.com so your neighbors can be aware.
Car vandalism in Burlington’s South End
Seeing more postings like this lately in Burlington’s South End…
“Today a car that was parked in front of our house had the street side windows busted out. It appeared the person who did this drive by and maybe used a BB gun. Nothing was stolen out of the car. So it appears it was a malicious act and not for financial gain.”
• Andrew, Hill Section Front Porch Forum
Chicken enrolled at Guilford Central School? Happy ending
“A chicken has been hanging out at the Guilford Central School for the past week, and when we went there this afternoon we fed her and gave her water… It would seem that she hasn’t been back at home at all, because she was very hungry and thirsty… I believe she’s an ameraucana. I’m thinking of boxing her up tonight and bringing her to one of my empty coops…if anyone recognizes her or knows her owner please let me know. Thanks.”
• Erin, Guilford FPF
“The hen’s family came to retrieve her today!!!! Hooray for FB and Front Porch Forum! Thanks to everyone that took the time to help me find the owners!!!
• Erin, Guilford FPF, next day
Robberies in West Brattleboro
• Valerie, Brattleboro Front Porch Forum
Looking for your special guy? Peek under the compost pile in Hardwick
“I just have to say how much I love FPF – and for so many reasons. It is such an amazing resource for all of us, and it really brings people together. I have met so many great folks on here, found good deals, and passed things along that I no longer needed. Its a great source of local info and updates when you feel out of the loop, and can sometimes be very inspiring.
“A year ago this week I had the honor and pleasure of being introduced to a pretty special guy through this link. Who knew looking for compost would bring such sweetness into my life… thank you Front Porch Forum.”
• Angela, Hardwick-Walden FPF
Elderberry syrup and good neighbors not in short supply in Warren
“Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for Elderberry Syrup. This is just another example of a community that cares about each other. I had the great fortune of meeting Helen, who is brilliant and lively. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
• Claudia, Mad River Valley Front Porch Forum
Lost and found in Burlington’s Old North End
“Thank you, Front Porch Forum! I posted something to “Lost and Found” and the item has been reunited with its owner. A neighbor knew the person and helped me close the loop. Front Porch Forum is such a great neighborhood resource. The more we use it, the bigger and better it becomes.”
• Megan, an Old North End FPF in Burlington
Bear opens garage door and helps himself in Fayston
“We live near German Flats and had a bear get into our closed garage door, lifting it right open! Muddy paw prints on the door… Our plan now: replace our garage door as soon as we can with one that we can lock, eliminate food from our garbage by putting all food scraps in the freezer until the morning of garbage pick-up, and put ammonia in our trash bin as suggested by someone on Front Porch Forum — thank you! I appreciate all the suggestions and warnings of bears in the area. Whatever the cause, I think it’s important to keep each other informed so that we can find ways together to stop feeding the bears. Feeding any kind of wild animal isn’t good for them either.”
• Jessica, Mad River Valley FPF
Free / Trade / Wanted in East Montpelier
Fran did a lot with one posting on the East Montpelier Front Porch Forum yesterday…
Free: rhubarb ready to plant. These are from old plants that I needed to move because they are toxic to goats. The plants do get flowering stalks (not all do.)
To Trade: Tomato plants available… Would like to trade for starts of herbs or vegetables. Several well-established plants. Unfortunately, I do not know exactly what kind of tomato they are!
Wanted: Solar electric fencing and energizer.
Wanted: A couple older chickens to eat ticks, slugs and other things in the goat yard. Not interested in eggs. Just the chickens!
Wanted: Home for 2 or 3 pet goats. Wethers and an older doe that can not be bred. They deserve a good home with lots of brambles to eat and daily TLC. Gentle animals. Not for meat, please.
Front door kicked in… Jericho-Underhill break-ins
“Just to let folks know, our home on Pleasant Valley was broken into during daylight hours and two cars parked in the driveway. The front door was kicked in and the home burglarized.”
• Deborah, Underhill Front Porch Forum
“Word of warning to friends and neighbors, another recent break-in reported during a work day West Bolton/Nashville Rd area. Small electronic items, iPads and jewelry stolen. Stay vigilant, check in on your neighbors and pass along any suspicious behavior to State Police…thanks.”
• John, Jericho FPF
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Ghost of Midnight is an online journal about fostering community within neighborhoods, with a special focus on Front Porch Forum (FPF). My wife, Valerie, and I founded FPF in 2006... read more
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