By Mary Ellen Shaw It’s fun to take a look back at Christmas in the ’50s when we lived in simpler times. I don’t think the world was as materialistic back then. Christmas lists that were compiled by me and […]
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The Outside Story: Nuts for corns
by Susie Spikol Tucked behind a stonewall on the edge of a hardwood forest, my 6-year-old students and I spy on an Eastern gray squirrel as it climbs out of a tree cavity and scurries down to the ground. There […]
Living the Dream: All I want for Christmas is…
By Merisa Sherman A small toddler, with mousy brown hair and huge oval eyes looks up at her mom while they wait in their line. There are many children here, waiting for there time to sit upon the knee of the […]
Holiday gifts for the snowsports enthusiast
By Tony Crespi Ironically, although ski writers (and adventure travel writers) are often asked questions about mountain gear – “What’s a great ski for carving? What’s a great glove? Is there a boot bag that is truly better than the […]
Rockin the Region with Hamjob
By Dj Dave Hoffenberg A lot has happened with Hamjob since my first article four years ago. They’re playing monthly this winter at the Nite Spot in Killington on Dec. 27, Jan. 11, Feb. 22 and March 21. Plus, there’s […]
Living the Dream: Après work powder
We arrive at the parking lot just as the sky begins to darken and realize we will have to move quickly. Our skinning buddies are already there, skis resting against their car as they make last minute checks to their […]
Rockin the Region with Julia Rose
by DJ Dave Hoffenberg The Nite Spot is new in town and so is Julia Rose who plays there every Sunday 4:30 p.m. Julia Rose calls her music, “Folk-Pop Jazz with some Indie Soul.” She’s a violist and a vocalist […]
The Movie Diary: Queen and Slim
Gone, but not forgotten by Dom Chioffi News travels fast… I was sitting in my living room watching football last Sunday night when a text arrived. I glanced at my phone and saw it was from a high school friend […]
The Outside Story: The amazing chickadee
by Susan Shea Black-capped chickadees are one of the most frequent visitors to our bird feeders in winter, but do we really know them? This common bird exhibits some remarkable behaviors and winter survival strategies. Undoubtedly you’ve heard the familiar […]
Rockin’ the Region with Badfish
By Dj Dave Hoffenberg Badfish is bringing their show and brand new beer to the Pickle Barrel this Friday 8 p.m. Most bands only get to do a CD release party, yet Badfish is doing a beer release party and […]