You could hear the screaming from our house as the truck rolled into town. No matter what day it was, kids would come running out of their homes in all directions in a mass frenzy, making their way to the safe spot, a non-verbally agreed to location where our parents felt we would be…

  As a child, my parents were against excessive television watching, so, consequently, I had to find something else to do when the outdoor option was unavailable. Because of this, I became enamored with board and card games. I started with Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, checkers, and a variety of card games. Once I…

  I mowed the lawn today. The mower choked its way slowly through the chest-high grass, hidden saplings, and lush wildflowers.  If left unattended for an entire summer, our lawn’s perimeter would disappear. Within five summers, our homemade house would be camouflaged by the surrounding forest. Mother nature is always busy filling in the holes.…

  If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is —  it's  not advice you’ll want to take this week. An opening, an opportunity or a portal of some kind may arrive that could truly change the course of things for you.  Now that you know this, you’ll be anxiously waiting for…

 This is the time of year when my yard feels bursting with life, as the neighborhood welcomes eastern phoebes, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and broad-winged hawks back from their long migrations. At the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, where I work, “baby bird season” is also underway.  The dedicated rehabilitation…

  It was everything equine for the 40 4-H’ers from Addison, Bennington and Rutland Counties who took part in the 2023 Rutland County 4-H Horse Clinic, May 19-21. No horse was required, just an interest in learning more about horsemanship and stable management.  The clinic was held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. Members…

Friday, June 2 —SHOREHAM—The Cider Garden grand opening will be Friday, June 2, from 2-8 p.m. at Champlain Orchards, Route 74W in Shoreham. The new Cider Garden area features picnic tables under shade sails and market lights, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Guests are welcome to throw down a blanket and picnic on…

By Andrea Knepper Andrea Knepper is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from Bolton. Herbs are attractive in the garden, easy to grow and a pleasure to use. Many common herbs can also be brewed into delicious herbal teas.   Chamomile is one of the most popular herbal teas and is easy to grow in the…

  By Deborah J. Benoit Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts.  You’ve probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a “tender perennial.” When planning a garden, knowing the difference can help you decide which type of plants you want…

  Sunday, June 4—BRIDGEWATER—Presented by the Bridgewater Historical Society, Vermont historian Howard Coffin will discuss “Calvin Coolidge as I understood him, a complex and somewhat mysterious human being” at the Bridgewater Grange Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Howard knew and wrote about many people who remembered Coolidge.  Howard Coffin has done considerable research over…

  Saturday, June 3—Castleton—The Castleton Community Center will be participating in a sunflower project to show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine on Saturday June 3 from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will be planting sunflowers in our garden and on the walking trail.  There will be a craft project, snacks and a “Sunflowers Fun Facts”…

Saturday, June 3—Killington— Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) announces the grand opening of  a new trail on Saturday, June 3. KMBC, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, will host a grand opening on June 3, in conjunction with National Trails Day to celebrate their new trail, Sherburner, on Saturday, June 3 at the…

  Saturday, June 3—Killington—This Saturday at 11 a.m. The Foundry in Killington will hold the Huck Finn Catfish Derby.  Wzith rod and gear in hand, fishers from all around will gather to try their luck at Summit Pond for a shot to win one of the winners trophies.  Burgers and hot dogs will be available.…

  Saturday, June 3—Killington—The Sherburne Library will host the “Touch-a-Truck Event” on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. featuring a short story time with the smallest patrons. After the story, the kids will be able to touch real firetrucks, dumptrucks and more. There will be trucks from the Killington Fire Department, Casella, Killington Police Department, Mosher Excavating, and GMP…

Brandon silent film series screens ‘The Temptress’ Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. —BRANDON—Greta Garbo stars in “The Temptress” (1926), which has two endings. The film will be screened with live music on Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center. All are welcome to this family-friendly event. Admission…