Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort The Sunburst Six lift debuted at Okemo last season. A second bubble lift is planned, plus more. Killington invests 6.5 million this year; Okemo adds new lifts By Karen D. Lorentz They are the top […]
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New Beast Mountain Coaster thrills riders
Photos by Robin Alberti and Rob Kovalesky Photo One: A young rider screams with excitement as he rides down Killington Resort’s newest adventure ride, the Beast Mountain Coaster, which opened Saturday. Photo Two: The view looking down the new Mountain […]
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From wine to Jerkfest to Hops in Hills and Hops on Top, Central Vermont is a food and drink festival destination
Third World With so many events featuring wine, beer and food tastings along with music and fun activities, Vermont’s becoming a summer festival destination. On the heels of the Killington Wine Festival that took place July 17-19 comes Jerkfest this […]
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Life of Thaddeus Lorentz honored
In honor of Thaddeus Lorentz’s signature attire, the family wore bow ties to his celebration of life, held July 18. By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON — Stories, music, laughter, and wine flowed freely and lovingly at a celebration for the […]
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Chris Nyberg leaves Powdr Corp.
Hailed for his vision for Killington, Pico By Karen D. Lorentz Chris Nyberg, who served as the president and chief operations officer of the Powdr Resorts Division since September 2012 and prior to that the president and general manager of […]
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Exploring the Snowshed Adventure Center
By Karen D. Lorentz Killington’s new Snowshed Adventure Center, which opened on June 26, offers an awesome assortment of chills, thrills, and spills for the adventurous who enjoy a challenge. For thrills, there’s the Skyeride which ascends to a 200-foot […]
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Dee Montgomery remembered by community as making a difference
By Jerry LeBlond All seats were filled in the celebration of the life of Dee Montgomery, held June 26 at Sherburne UCC in Killington. By Karen D. Lorentz A celebration of the life of Diane “Dee” Montgomery, a longtime […]
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Life of Thaddeus Lorentz to be celebrated July 18
Submitted Thaddeus Lorentz By Karen D. Lorentz A celebration of life for longtime Rutland attorney and resident Thaddeus R. Lorentz, who passed away on June 17, will be held at the Pico Base Lodge on Saturday, July 18, at 3 […]
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Life of Dee Montgomery to be celebrated June 27
Dee Montgomery By Karen D. Lorentz The greater Killington community has lost a dear friend, devoted wife and mother, wonderful mentor, enthusiastic volunteer, and astute businesswoman with the passing of Dee Montgomery on June 19 after a brief illness. She […]
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Killington debuts summer adventures
Construction is well underway for the Beast Mountain Coaster, on schedule to open by the end of July or beginning of August. By Karen D. Lorentz Killington will debut its new Snowshed Adventure Center on June 26. When the curtain […]