FAIR HAVEN—On Friday morning, May 19, Vermont State Police (VSP) seized 25 firearms —which included rifles, handguns and a semi-automatic weapon — as well as hundreds of rounds of ammunition, crack cocaine and fentanyl from a drug distribution organization in Fair Haven.  The Vermont State Police Drug Task Force, Field Force, and Tactical Services…

  By Kate O’Farrell and Patrick Crowley, VTDigger In a vote that led to multiple resignations, the Green Mountain Unified School District upheld the “Chieftains” name for its high school mascot during a meeting on Thursday night, May 18, in Chester. According to an emailed statement from board chair Deb Brown, the board voted 6-5 that the “Chieftains”…

By Katy Savage A Mendon was arrested May 21 after police said he struck a vehicle with an axe  and threatened to cut people's heads off at Gifford Woods State Park in Killington. Vermont State Police arrested Ralph Schneider, 61 over a dispute that allegedly started about headlights.  Police said Schneider was mad at three…

By Brooke Geery Not many people can say they’ve covered New York’s Central Park with snow, but Greg Hiltz can. A select few people can say they’ve pulled off making enough snow for a World Cup course in one night, and they’d probably have to thank Hiltz for it. In his 45-year career making snow…

By Katy Savage Pickleball enthusiast Dean Matt made a stop in Rutland on May 21 as he attempts to break a pickleball world record.  Matt, who calls himself The Pickleball Pilot, is playing pickleball in 48 states in 48 days to become the fastest person to play a game of pickleball in all 48 contiguous…

  Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m.—POULTNEY—A variety of arts organizations, schools, community members and youth will come together on May 26 on Main Street in Poultney to demonstrate and share with the community the power of art, imagination, sculpture, performance and presentation of creative practice. This opportunity and event has the mission to expose…

  Saturday and Sunday, May  27-28—RUTLAND—This weekend the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland will host a BBQ and Brew with all the BBQ choices you could possibly want from restaurants from all over the region in support of Josh’s House, a wellness and recreational center.  Some of the vendors will include Fireside Commodities, Frickin’ Chicken,…

By Nadie VanZandt Editor's note: Nadie VanZandt is a UVM Extension master hardener from Panton. Are the white grubs you dig up in your garden friend or foe?  White grubs are the larval stage of certain species of beetles from the Scarabaeidae family including June bugs (Phyllophaga), European chafers (Amphimallon majale) and Japanese beetles (Popillia…

  Thursday, May 25—Barnard—Vermont continues to be home for a wide range of traditional music and dance, a tapestry of people from many places, all with their own traditions. What is now Vermont is the traditional homeland of the Western Abenaki.The state has consistently inspired singers, instrumentalists and dancers, and is deservedly identified for the…

  Killington, May 22—Now in its 41st season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2023. On Saturday evenings from June 24 through July 22 the internationally acclaimed musicians of the Killington Music…

  There are many secret artists’ studios tucked away in some of the most scenic places in Vermont. Open Studio Weekend is an opportunity to visit these private places where art is made, May 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at participating studios throughout the state. Maps are available online and at participating…

  Friday, May 26—Weston—The Little School in Weston will host a fun evening with great food, live music, and good company at Weston Theater‘s Walker Farm. The Black Fly Ball is major annual fundraiser community event for all with food, live music, and beverages.  There will be a large live and silent auction as a fundraising portion…

Friday, May 26—Killington—In anticipation of the bike park opening day on Friday, May 26, Snowshed quad will spin for mountain biking Friday-Sunday and Memorial Day Monday through June 4. Ramshead quad will join the party on Friday, June 9, when we will commence daily MTB operations. The golf course opens for passholders only on May 26 and to the…

Friday-Sunday, May 26-28—KILLINGTON—The annual Total Archery Challenge is coming to Pico Mountain in Killington for three days bringing "the greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation," according to event promoters.  " We work hard to provide a fun, family friendly environment where everyone can enjoy the great sport of archery.  It’s like we always say, 'Life……

Friday, May 26th—White's pool will officially mark the start of summertime in Rutland this weekend as White Memorial Park opens to the communnity.  The White Memorial Pool Holiday Weekend Hours • Fri. May 26: Open Swim 4-6 p.m. • Sat. May 27 and Sun. May 28: Lap Swim (9-11 a.m.) Open Swim (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)…