Sunday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.­—SOUTH POMFRET—Join Tango Norte for a milonga (social dance) at Artistree. Grab a partner – or just yourself, and head to Artistree Community Arts Center, 2095  Pomfret Road in South Pomfret to  learn the Tango with an advanced/intermediate lesson starting at 3 p.m. and a beginner lesson at 4 p.m. Stay for the…

Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – LUDLOW/SPRINGFIELD/PROCTORSVILLE – The Okemo Valley Women’s Club will host a food drive to benefit local food shelves and raise awareness of food insecurity in the US. In 2023 more than 47 million Americans suffered from food insecurity.  There will be 3 food collection sites at Shaw’s stores in…

Killington Brewfest returned to the Pico Mountain Base Area on Saturday, September 21, offering attendees a perfect blend of Vermont's autumn foliage, live music, and a wide selection of craft beers, ciders, and seltzers. The event kicked off with a VIP tasting session, followed by a general tasting, attracting craft beverage enthusiasts from the region.…

Saturday, Sept. 28, 12-6 p.m. —SPRINGFIELD—The Okemo Mountain School (OMS) golf tourney, Okemo Mountain School’s 14th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday at Crown Point Country Club in Springfield.  Lunch and registration start at noon and lunch and a drink is included in the registration fee. 18 hole shotgun start at 1…

Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—POULTNEY—Every fall for more than 30 years, downtown Poultney has hosted the annual chili cook off. This year, Poultney Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that the event will be filling the streets once again on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. In addition to the Chili Cook…

Friday, Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m. – RUTLAND – The Chaffee Art Center, invites the community to the opening of it's new Exhibit "Reimagined: The Art of Recycling”.  The exhibit will be both inside the mansion and outside with sculptures on our historic property. It will feature Artists of all mediums whose work includes recycled materials,…

Friday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. – WEST RUTLAND – For its’ opening of the 20th season, Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will present an adapted staged reading of the classic “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. The show will be presented at the West Rutland Town Hall Theatre, 35 Marble Street, on Friday, Sept.27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30…

Dear Editor, A recent statewide survey shows Vermonters strongly support the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work by more than 26% compared to those that think sex work should remain a crime; while 26% of those surveyed remain undecided. The poll found that Democrats/Progressives strongly support decriminalization with 62% in support and only 14% opposed.…

Dear Editor, Factory farms are destroying the environment and a animals on a massive scale. Their waste pollutes our water, harms sea life, and creates awful conditions for people living nearby. And now, these big U.S. meat companies are moving their operations to developing countries, which will hurt local farmers, food supplies, and the environment…

Dear Editor, The Legislature allocated a large sum of money—I believe a million dollars—for a consultant to assess the state of Vermont’s healthcare and identify potential solutions. After many months and miles and meetings, the consultant, Dr. Bruce Hamory, released a lengthy report that identified numerous problems.  The vast majority of these he could have…

Dear Editor, What happened yesterday in Vermont to people experiencing homelessness is nowhere close to a humane treatment of our neighbors. I saw babies and school children being sent to live in the woods and on our streets. I saw people on oxygen and in wheelchairs completely disregarded by our state. I saw people who…

Dear Editor, The people in Windsor District are so fortunate to have Alison Clarkson representing us in the Vermont Senate where she is currently the Senate Majority Leader. She is one of our three state senators from the Windsor District and is seeking re-election for her fifth term in the senate. In her 20 years representing our…

The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has concluded its annual review of hospital budget submissions for fiscal year 2025. This year’s decisions reflect a careful balance between ensuring access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for Vermonters, maintaining financial sustainability of hospitals, and responding to the evolving healthcare landscape. The GMCB also took corrective action against The…

By Rep. Brian Cina Editor’s note: Brian Cina is a state Representative for Chittenden 15 (Old North End | East District, Burlington). Cina is also on the House Health Care Committee and House Ethics Panel. This commentary was originally addressed to the members of the Vermont General Assembly, Governor Scott and Administration, Lieutenant Governor Zuckerman,…

With the average price of a used car currently around $31,000, many people are unable to afford even the most modest vehicles. For a family of seven from Rutland, these high prices have pumped the brakes on their ability to live self-sufficiently. Thankfully, a generous donor presented this family with a life-changing gift that will…