Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — FOLA will present “O Brother, Where Art Thou”, at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow’s Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is a 2000 […]
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Get your garden started with master gardener Ben Pauly
Saturday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Be the envy of all your gardening friends and learn the tricks of the trade to getting your garden started indoors. The Billings Backyard Series presents Seed Starting & Garden Planning […]
More than 50 write love letters to town
By Victoria Gaither When Rutland’s Come Alive Outside asked local Vermonters to participate in the write a love letter to your town contest, love letters started pouring in. “We have had 50 letters come in so far from all over […]
Bald eagle no longer endangered in Vermont
Seven species and three critical habitats received updated conservation designations on Vermont’s endangered and threatened species list, including the highly anticipated de-listing of the bald eagle after over a decade of restoration efforts. “The bald eagle’s de-listing is a milestone […]
‘Miracle man’ returns to skiing after heart transplant
By Katy Savage Anthony Cosentino lay in a hospital with a pump connecting his leg to his heart to keep him alive. His muscle mass was gone and 90% of his heart had stopped functioning, but he remembers telling his […]
Speculating on the history of greenhouses
By Nadie VanZandt Gardeners in cold climates have learned to extend the growing season by building greenhouses. As early as 30 A. D., reports of greenhouses appeared in the writings of the famous Pliny the Elder, Roman savant and scientific […]
Signs it’s time to replace your computer
A popular advertising campaign suggests the country runs on coffee. However, a more accurate assessment may suggest the nation runs on digital devices. From smartphones to laptops to tablets to desktop computers, there isn’t a day that goes by that […]
Use this beloved staple that has a sweet twist
Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts. Despite the popularity of sweet potatoes, some misconceptions about them have prevailed. The terms “sweet potato” and “yam” […]
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s artful ice shanties displayed
Feb. 19-27 — BRATTLEBORO — Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm, the Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative ingenuity, and the rich history of ice fishing at the […]
Vermont State Fair annual Snowmobile Festival is here
Saturday, Feb. 19 — RUTLAND — The Vermont State Fair’s 3rd annual snowmobile festival will be held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds at 175 South Main St. [Route 7] in Rutland on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]