I worked for a global company for many years where I met a lot of interesting and diverse people. It was a melting pot of cultures, beliefs, and attitudes that, more often than not, made the work exciting and engaging.  During the interview process for this company, I met with several people, including HR reps,…

 I recently found myself sitting in the crawl space of my house holding a bioluminescent mushroom. I’d been on a quest to find one of these light-producing mushrooms and, on my birthday, had collected a jack o’lantern (Omphalotus illudens), so named for its bright orange color and nighttime glow. As my eyes adjusted to the…

  Water folds, Rippling over rocks, Painting a picture, Glowing in the sunlight, Shimmering, As the rays of glitter, Land on the surface, On the face of the water, Smiling, The water laughs, Making ripples over the rocks, Sprinkling the glitter, As it goes, Making a painting, Of beauty, Of life, Of kindness and, Of…

  Stunning progress and resolutions that have been blocked, delayed or beyond frustrating may, all of a sudden, reach a conclusion as September turns into October. This might involve receiving a piece of news or information that helps uplift and inspire you to keep pushing forward. A tricky situation or a complex problem since late…

   Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Join producer, lead investigator and New Jersey native Mike Familant at 6 p.m. as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot at Sherburne Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 28. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Grassman, Skunk Ape or Big Red Eye, whatever…

  Friday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Free with summer pass. As another great Killington mountain biking season winds down, Killington Resort invites all summer passholders to a day full of racing, music, giveaways, and food on the hill. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bike Bum course on lower Rabbit Hole will hold a…

  For the fourth year, Fair Haven’s Itty-Bitty Committee will be displaying clothed stick figures around the town park. Community members are invited to create their own stick figure for display. Participants may pick up their figures and materials at 47 So. Main St. at the gazebo on Sunday, Oct. 1, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.…

Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—The Poultney Rotary Club brings its 33rd annual Chili Cook Off to downtown Poultney this Saturday.  In addition to the chili cook off competition and tasting, EnerJazz Big Band will provide musical entertainment, a silent auction will line the center of Main Street and the famous Chili T-shirts will be…

  Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts will present the classic Jazz Cafe series featuring the New Kanon Jazz Trio with special guest saxaphone player Zachary Hampton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Hampton is a career musician, teacher, and student himself. He is committed to the study, performance, and education of jazz, using it as a vehicle…

  The 10th Annual International Pie in the Face for Chase was held this past Sunday, Sept. 24, at Moguls Sports Pub in Killington and it was a huge success. At the event, 22 local celebrities took hundreds of pies in the face and raised $33,000 (a record!) for Chase William Kuehl and the Phelan-McDermid…

  Saturday, Sept. 30  at 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Wet your whistle amidst Vermont’s autumn color and enjoy live music, a vendor village, delicious food offerings, and 31 breweries pouring dozens of the finest craft beers, ciders, and seltzers in the region. Brewfest, held at Pico Ski Resort this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1-5 p.m., is one of…

  By James Lyall Editor’s note: James Lyall is the executive director at the ACLU of Vermont. We all want to live in healthy, safe, vibrant communities, where everyone is treated fairly, and their rights are respected. We need leaders whose vision for Vermont is consistent with those goals and with these shared values.  …

  Route 4 safety discussion to be held Oct. 5  The Rutland Regional Planning Commission is hosting a Route 4 corridor scoping study after a series of accidents and deaths happened on the road earlier this year. The meeting will be held on the third floor conference room at 67 Merchants Row in Rutland on …

  Dear Editor, Fall is the time of year we generally begin to put our gardens to bed. I have recently changed my garden practices considerably since learning that our gardens can be important havens for pollinating insects and other wildlife during every season of the year. Last year at this time, the Pollinator Pathway…

  Dear Editor, The Fish & Wildlife Board is made up of people with some level of knowledge and concern for hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation. Much like the first conservationists in this country 100 years ago, hunters, trappers, and fishers are the ones who do the most for conservation and always have. And not…