By Katy Savage Sen. Peter Welch  sounded off his concerns about the nation’s first potential debt default — a measure that could have a catastrophic impact on food security, Welch said, as he spoke to a crowd of 200 people at the Vermont Foodbank’s annual Hunger Action Conference at the Killington Grand Hotel on…

By Steven Jupiter Editor’s Note: Steven Jupiter is board member and frequent contributor to The Reporter, which is a nonprofit, community-supported newspaper as of Jan. 1, 2023. As of last week, the historic Brandon Inn has a new owner: Isidro “Sid” Beccar-Varela.  The Inn’s previous owners, Joel and Darcy MacClaren, passed the torch to Beccar-Varelaafter…

Small amphitheater in Killington is part of a master plan to better connect, engage with community and nature By Polly Mikula Mission Farm in Killington is situated on four acres of open land with an orchard. Behind it 176 acres of forest rises up the mountainside and the Ottauquechee River flows in front separating the…

Staff report Unauthorized military training is officially banned in Vermont after Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law on Monday, May 8.  The law specifically prohibits teaching techniques intended to cause injury or death. It also bans making a firearm or explosive device capable of causing injury or death. The law went into effect…

By Katy Savage Wood's Market Garden in Brandon has new owners after more than 20 years.  Dan and Elyse Wulfkuhle bought the 165-acre organic farm stand in December and have been making it their own ever since. Woods opened for the season May 6.  “It’s a lot,” said Dan, who recently moved to the area…

Great Gulf and SP Land Co. finalize the purchase and sales agreement for 1,095 acres of development land including the Six Peak Village at the base of Snowshed and Ramshead at Killington Resort on Wednesday, May 3.  The sales price was $43 million, according to Town Clerk Lucrecia Wonsor, who received the official documents and…

Staff report This past Saturday, May 6, 48 people showed up for the annual Peavine Whitewater Race in Stockbridge. Racers paddled solo and in tandem kayaks ranging from 7 to 17 feet long, solo and tandem canoes, and a whitewater standup paddle boards (SUP). The race is a fundraiser for Ridgeline Outdoor Collective.  “The low water…

Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program for 2023 includes nine river sections and 37 lakes and ponds receiving the 2-year old trout, some over 18 inches long.  “The Trophy Trout program provides exciting fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages and skill levels,” said Vermont’s Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer. “Trophy rainbow and brown trout will be…

By Cassandra Tyndall We all have our limits with certain things. Some people might call those boundaries. I like to call them non-negotiables. Try as we might to be fluid and flexible or in some instances, appear nonchalant, things can get under one’s skin. Something you once saw from a logical standpoint may now feel…

Start your Sunday with a relaxing, mindful practice on the lawn at Long Trail, brought to you by The Killington Boot Camp Wellness Center Team and Word Life Athletics. Class begins at 11 a.m. on May 14 and is $30, which includes a 60-min flow, a post-class pint and a good time relaxing with fellow…

By Vern Grubinger University of Vermont extension vegetable and berry specialist  A vegetable garden is not complete without tomatoes. Local farm stands will soon be offering a wide selection of tomato transplants for your garden. Try a few different varieties! Most modern tomato varieties are hybrids. They’re vigorous, tolerant of some diseases and with fruit…

Saturday, May 13—READING—The Hall Art Foundation in Reading is gearing up to reopen for the season on May 13 with three new shows. The exhibition lineup is as follows: 1) Andy Warhol: small is beautiful A comprehensive and intimate retrospective of the paintings of Andy Warhol, including over 100 small format paintings from the Hall…

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  Donors to receive gift cards and opportunity to win trip to MLB game in All-Star Game in Seattle When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including…

   The 2023 stock car racing season roared to life at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 6, and the storylines already read like a novel. Third-generation driver Johnny Bruno was a first-time winner in his only planned appearance of the season, and Randy Ryan led an emotional charge for his family. Other first-time winners…