By Julia Purdy PITTSFORD—Since 2016, Pittsford BTS Retail LLC has been trying to gain approval to build a Dollar General store in the north end of the village, on Plains Road. BTS’ latest attempt was its third hearing before the […]
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Vermonters learn about challenges, opportunities to combat climate change
NORTHFIELD—Vermonters heard about opportunities to continue our work toward the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by learning about the US Partnership for Sustainable Energy for All (US-SEforALL), at a conference hosted at Norwich University. More than 50 […]
Mountainous courses challenge cyclists
KILLINGTON— Over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of cyclists descended on the region to compete in the annual Killington Stage Race (KSR), a three-day road bike race held May 27-29. The top men’s and women’s cyclists earned $3,000 in prizes. The […]
Spring on the slopes
Spring is here and with it soft bumps for the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge at Killington and a pond to skim at Okemo this past weekend. Looking ahead, Killington will host its pond skimming event this Saturday, April 15. Such […]
Bumpers battle for bragging rights in annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Part of Killington Resort’s Nor’Beaster spring celebration, the highly anticipated Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge competition and on-snow party returns to Killington. The annual competition will heat up again Saturday, April 8, as amateur bumpers take to […]
Pico hosts skiteering competition, a new challenge for snow enthusiasts
Saturday, Jan. 28—KILLINGTON—This season a new challenge awaits skiers and snowboarders alike. There is a new form of competition on the hill—skiteering. Head to Pico Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 28 to compete in this true challenge for backcountry enthusiasts and […]
Targeting the untapped market of wearables for elder care
By Rahmat Shoureshi Today’s 20-something tech wizards might not worry about the challenges of old age. But they should. Seniors represent a huge untapped market for tech companies. While just 13 percent of America’s population is 65 or older today, […]
Social media’s challenge to democracy
By Lee H. Hamilton I’ve been involved in politics for the better part of a lifetime and have spoken at a lot of public meetings over the years. There’s one question, I think, that I’ve heard more than any other: […]