KILLINGTON – Is Vermont prepared to handle the Ebola virus should it come here? Dr. Harry Chen, M.D., acting secretary of the Vermont Agency of Human Services, addressed that question at the 25th annual Vermont Health Care and EMS Preparedness […]
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Maya Papaya coming to Killington
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Good news for local foodies: Maya Papaya CSA and Chef Brad Pirkey will be opening a store for the coming ski season. The Maya Papaya Store and Chef Brad’s kitchen will open up in the […]
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Park House holds decorated sled fundraiser
By Stephen Seitz ROCHESTER – Park House, which provides independent living for senior citizens, is holding a unique fundraiser: raffling off decorated sleds. “We collected old-fashioned runner sleds,” said Park House Executive Director Juli Reiderer. “Local artists decorated them with […]
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Visitors enjoy open studio weekend
By Stephen Seitz Twice a year, a number of Vermont’s artists and artisans invite the public into their studios to see their creativity in action. Under the auspices of the Vermont Crafts Council, Open Studio weekend gives the curious a […]
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“Chef Brad” taps into his Crazy Side, in Hartland
By Stephen Seitz HARTLAND—You have to hand it to Chef Brad Pirkey: he has a loyal following. Once Woodstock residents Tom and Sue Deedy heard about the new location of Chef Brad’s Crazy Side, now at 6 Damon Road just […]
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The Lincoln Inn re-opens
WOODSTOCK – A new Lincoln Inn will open soon. Under the new ownership and management of Mara Mehlman, the Lincoln Inn located at the covered bridge about five miles west of downtown, has undergone renovations. The floors have been redone, […]
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Chester Craft Fair celebrates 40 years
CHESTER – Marking its 40th year, Chester’s Fall Festival on the Green drew in large crowds to browse the crafts, sample the food, and relax in the beer garden. Nancy Rugg, one of the festival’s organizers, said she has been […]
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Board mulls solutions to road hazards
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Though it wasn’t on the agenda, the Killington Board of Selectmen spent a few minutes at its regular meeting on Sept. 9 discussing what to do about some dangerous road conditions on Killington Road, and […]