Timeline of Covid-19 related executive orders in March 2020 March 7: the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Vermont. March 13: Governor Scott declared a State of Emergency. March 13, Governor Scott restricted non-essential gatherings of more than 250 […]
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The smells, sights, and sounds of maple sugaring season are here in central Vermont
By Victoria Gaither “When you drive through the mountains and see steam blowing off in the distance, it’s sugar season. I can smell it,” said Mary Smith of Rutland, who buys only local maple syrup. “It’s the best time of […]
The Peace Park on Ramshead offers something for everyone
By Brooke Geery Killington’s freestyle facilities have always been world-class. Snowboarder Magazine even awarded Woodward Killington Mountain Park with the prestigious Best Terrain Park in the East award for 2020. This year, under the watchful eye of Parks Supervisor Taylor […]
The Vermont Open Banked Slalom goes off without a hitch at Stratton Mountain Resort
By Brooke Geery Amid a season of Covid-19 restrictions, Stratton Resort managed to organize and safely hold a scaled-back version of the Vermont Open on March 13-14. The event, which normally includes slopestyle, halfpipe and other disciplines, was reimagined as […]
Three generations riff on Okemo
By Karen D. Lorentz “So what do you think of Okemo?” I asked 8-year-old Josh on a chairlift ride after lunch at the main base area. “Awesome.” “Why?” “It’s huge,” he replied. As our chair passed by Hot Dog Hill, […]
16+ with high risk conditions can sign up for vaccination starting Thursday
Restrictions on gatherings loosen again for vaccinated Vermonters By Polly Mikula Because of the increased supply and lower than expected enrollment in the 55+ group with high risk conditions (phase 5a), the state is opening up registration for 16+ with […]
New sober fitness CrossFit program offers hope to those in recovery
By Victoria Gaither CrossFit RisingStar owner Robert DiTursi is on track to start his Sober Fitness Program in April in Rutland. The program is in conjunction with The Phoenix, a national program that uses fitness and wellness to help people […]
Young outerwear brand Terracea grows in Killington
By Brooke Geery Mike Arciero, 20, met Terracea Outerwear founder Eric Hui, 36, at a ski event in Hui’s hometown of Seabrook, New Hampshire. Then a teenager, Arciero, who grew up in Chittenden, transitioned the chance meeting into a job, […]
Slate Ridge ordered to permanently close, pay $46,603 to Pawlet
Staff Report An environmental court judge has ordered Slate Ridge, a firearms training facility in Pawlet that has caused local strife and garnered national attention, to permanently close. The court ruled Friday that the facility’s owner, Daniel Banyai, must dismantle […]
Tied Rutland alderman race resolved between the candidates
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger RUTLAND — An unprecedented tie for a seat on the Rutland Board of Alderman has been resolved between the two candidates. Thomas Franco got seat on the board after John Atwood, who was making his fourth run […]