By Kevin Theissen The premiums and coverages vary, and you must realize the differences. Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations. Certain features of Medicare can […]
Category: Column
Column, Looking Back
Summer jobs
By Mary Ellen Shaw If you are old enough to be reading this you probably had a summer job during your school days. The winter months were spent searching for places to apply. The types of jobs available to young […]
Column, The Outside Story
Mighty oaks of the Northeast
By Susan Shea Rat-a-tat-tat. Showers of acorns hit the ground and tapped our heads as my husband and I hiked the Appalachian Trail. Thousands of acorns strewn across the path atop multi-colored leaves made for treacherous passage. We were hiking […]
Column, Cosmic catalogue, Horoscopes
Listen, don’t speak, this week
By Cassandra Tyndall We are currently traveling through the eclipse portal. This is the time between eclipses. The first lunar eclipse happened last week, and the following one, a total solar eclipse, happens mid-month. As a usual cosmic quirk, this […]
Column, Living the Dream
At long last, things get back to normal
By Merisa Sherman After 252 days, Killington Resort finally reopened to the public for skiing and riding this past weekend. For so many reasons, there was absolutely no place else that we have wanted to be for the past eight […]
Column, Movie Diary
The price of fame, popularity and persona
By Dom Cioffi A few years ago, my son told me that one of the kids in our extended neighborhood was “internet famous.” When I asked what that meant, he told me that he had thousands of followers on his […]
Column
Keep Thanksgiving, family and friends alive
By Dr. Glenn Molette Joe Biden or Donald Trump will never visit me in my home, stand beside me at the funeral home or dance at my wedding. I will not be receiving any calls from either of them to […]
Column, Cosmic catalogue, Horoscopes
Dream big
By Cassandra Tyndall The astro-territory looks very different from what it did this time last week. It feels a bit like a prelude to the significant shifts taking place next month. That being said, the skies are very quiet, offering […]
Column, The Outside Story
Life goes on in hollow trees
By Tami Gingrich I can’t seem to pass a hollow tree without stopping to snoop. If there is a cavity within reach, an investigation is in order. Wear and tear around a hole, evidence of food items on the ground, […]
Column
RYP celebrates seven years
By Elicia Pinsonault Rutland Young Professionals celebrated its seventh birthday this year. Throughout the past seven years, our energetic group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant Rutland area that attracts and retains young professionals. Chances are you’ve […]