A few things to report tonight. Some of you probably know that Cabot School's graduation was last week. Will Walters sent a link for some of the photos. Nice looking group of young people. We wish them all well as they head to the next phase of their lives. For more photos and other news, click here: Graduation

This came this evening from Liz Randall (W.Shore Rd.) who lives on Long Island. Here's what she wrote:

Check out the raccoon on top of a tree that has been cut-off....The locust tree is about 200 yrs old and we had the power company top it last fall. Anyway, John noticed the raccoon had been sleeping on top of the the hollowed-out tree...Must have babies inside that she is taking care of and she can't fit in the hole with them so she stays on top of the tree...We've been watching this raccoon for some time now and it's fun to watch~ I've zoomed out with the camera so you can see how high up she is in the tree...The zoomed-in photos are pretty awesome what a cute animal~ Liz

Thanks, Liz - what fun! You don't need to be in Vermont to enjoy the wildlife. Madame Raccoon and her brood won't be very welcome in your neighborhood once the little ones grow up a bit and start investigating the streets and homes. They are very clever, but they can also be real pests.

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Cabot Blooms Garden Tour, Saturday, June 20, 1-5 p.m.

Tour eight distinctive gardens in Cabot.

Map available at Cabot Public Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. day of the tour.

Rain or shine. Refreshments at some of the tour sites.

Sponsored by Friends of Cabot Library.

All proceeds benefit the Cabot Public Library.

Information: (802) 563-2671, zynia13@yahoo.com.