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History and culture come together for a special weekend in Rutland

October 16, 2024
By James Kent The journey from Kyoto, Japan, to Rutland, Vermont, is 10,794 km or 6,707 miles distance. That is a long way to travel for a pilgrimage. For 30 dignitaries from Doshisha University in Kyoto, the opportunity to experience the history of their university’s founder, Joseph Hardy Neesima, and connect with the church that…

There will be no encore for the Killington Music Festival

October 16, 2024
Staff report When attendees of the July 20 season finale of the Killington Music Festival 2024 Classical Concert Series watched and listened to Daniel Andail, Calvin Falwell, Janet Jacobson, and Reed Tetzloff perform works by Dvorak and Somervell, they could not have known they were witnessing the final performance in the festival’s storied 42-year run.…

Killington Resort makes investments in energy-efficient snowmaking 

October 16, 2024
Killington Resort announced a massive investment in new energy efficient snow guns totaling 1,000 new pieces of equipment over the next two seasons and clarified exactly how that investment would be allocated at the community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.  For the 2024 season, Killington and Pico will be adding 36 HKD Snowmakers Phazer portable snowmaking guns…

A Vermont lawsuit aims to hold TikTok accountable for targeting kids

October 16, 2024
By James Kent In a lawsuit filed Oct. 8 by Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark against TikTok, Inc., Vermont  hopes to hold the popular social media platform accountable for what it deems addictive & exploitative features, such as its TikTok LIVE feature, which Vermont believes allows the company to profit from the financial and exploitation…

Where are we now when we were there then, before we became ourselves?

October 9, 2024
By Meira Droznah  Woolly on your way To being Isabella Are you aware of Your transformation or Are you only looking, now,  For a snuggly place  Maybe Mossy We crossed paths at the Intersection of October and September  The fall came and I missed The day The Equinox Is a mountain and a celestial Event…

Autumn migration: dragons on the move

October 9, 2024
The great annual movements of fall include monarch butterflies winging toward Mexico, whales heading to the Caribbean to give birth, and multitudes of birds in the autumn skies. There’s another migration this season that often goes unnoticed by casual observers: that of dragonflies. Given that dragonflies (or something closely resembling them) have been on this…

Insights & Inspirations: Vermont marble, The Puccilinni Bros and the monuments they shaped

October 9, 2024
Editor’s note: Bruce Bouchard is former executive director of The Paramount Theatre. John Turchiano, his friend for 52 years, was formerly the editor of Hotel Voice, a weekly newspaper on the New York Hotel Trades Council. They are co-authoring this column to tell short stories on a wide range of topics. Author’s note: October 12…

Vermont Fish & Wildlife shares essential 

October 9, 2024
Tree stand safety tips for hunters As hunting season approaches, Vermont Fish & Wildlife urges hunters to prioritize safety when using tree stands. While tree stands can improve visibility and keep hunters out of sight from deer, they also present significant safety risks if not used properly. Here are some essential safety tips to ensure…

Doshisha University students visit Grace Congregational UCC 

October 9, 2024
Sunday, Oct. 13—RUTLAND—The Grace Congregational UCC in Rutland has a special connection with a university in Japan named Doshisha. This October marks the 150-year anniversary of its origin.  To celebrate this occasion, Dignitaries from Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, will visit Grace Congregational UCC on Oct. 13 to honor these 150 years.  On Oct. 9, 1874,…

Vermont’s “Name a Plow” program returns for its third year, inviting schools to get creative

October 9, 2024
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is bringing back its popular “Name a Plow” program for the third year, offering young Vermonters the chance to make their mark on the state’s iconic orange snowplow trucks. The initiative invites schools across the state to create unique names for the 250 full-sized snowplows in the AOT fleet,…

Great Pumpkin Costume Contest, submissions are due

October 9, 2024
Ongoing now through Nov. 2—RUTLAND—Stop in at the Rutland Free Library to enter the Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Stop by the front desk to pick up a foam pumpkin and tips and tricks sheet with the rules. Take it home to decorate, but don’t forget— it should look like a book character or represent a…

Spooktacular mask making at Stone Valley Arts (SVA)

October 9, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 12, at noon—POULTNEY—Halloween season arrives early in Poultney with a Spooktacular Family Mask Making event at Stone Valley Arts (SVA) on Saturday, Oct.12 from noon to 3 p.m. This creepy crafting drop-in program is free and open to local families. Stop in at SVA for a frightfully good time to make Halloween masks whether they…

Hubbardton Forge celebrates 50th anniversary open house

October 9, 2024
Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m.—CASTLETON—Celebrate Hubbardton Forge’s 50th-anniversary manufacturing in Vermont on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4-7 p.m. Take a self-guided tour to see how Hubbardton Forge makes its iconic lighting fixtures, including the Forge’s iconic Corona Pendant. Witness Hubbardton Forge makers in action! There will be a table lamp raffle that will benefit…

Chad Hollister Band brings Vermont Roots Rock to Woodstock Town Hall Theater

October 9, 2024
Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. —WOODSTOCK—Vermont’s Chad Hollister Band lights up the historic Woodstock Town Hall Theater with an electrifying performance. The nine-piece ensemble features four horns, bass, drums, percussion, and three-part harmonies, blending folk, rock, funk, and reggae into a unique sound. Chad Hollister, whose music evokes artists like Paul Simon, Jack Johnson,…

Vintage Market Days returns to Rutland

October 9, 2024
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont State Fairgrounds will host the anticipated Vintage Market Days of Vermont. This upscale indoor/outdoor market offers a curated collection of original art, antiques, handmade crafts, home décor, outdoor furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and more. In addition to unique items, visitors can enjoy seasonal treats and…