Since 2013, thousands of high school seniors have earned college credits via Vermont’s Early College Program, part of the Flexible Pathways Initiative within the state Agency of Education. The Early College Program makes it possible for high school seniors to earn college credit tuition-free at the same time they complete their final year of high…

By Gabby Blanchard, Community News Service Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. WALLINGFORD — In November 2024, the Sparkle Barn completed a successful expansion of the upstairs Bloom Room, allowing for new…

By Habib Sabet/VTDigger With 25% tariffs on Canadian goods expected to take effect Tuesday, many companies statewide are bracing for impact as that could eat away any margin of profitability for many.  “It hurts. It didn’t have to be this way,” said Kevin Moyer, owner of Vermont Frames, a Starksboro-based timber framing company that uses Canadian…

March 6 at 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK — Internationally acclaimed Finnish folk band Frigg will bring their signature fusion of Nordic folk and bluegrass to the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre as part of their Spring 2025 tour. Known for their dynamic interplay of four violins, strings, and double bass, the group has captivated audiences worldwide with their…

By Ellie Trinkle The “man vs. nature” trope is not new to films—take “Into the Wild” or “Jaws,” for example—but Philippe Lesage’s 2024 film “Who by Fire” completely reimagines the concept. The film’s depiction of how nature can intertwine with, reflect, and perpetrate men’s experiences by turning the verdant Canadian wilderness into an unsettling place…

Dear Editor, Union workers are the backbone of the City of Rutland. From supporting our schools to maintaining the roads, making sure residents have safe and clean drinking water, to responding to emergencies, we are the ones that make Rutland the great city that it is. As such, we also know that we need effective…

Dear Editor, The time has come for Killington to move to a five-member Select Board. This change will bring numerous benefits to our community and help us better manage the demands of a growing town. A five-member board will reduce the need for special meetings by allowing the Select Board to create smaller committees of…

Dear Editor, Hi it’s Jim Haff, and it’s election time.  I’ve been really quiet, letting you voters decide ballot items on your own, but I wanted to point out one thing on Article 4. This is the waterline that will feed the community, not the village section. This will feed the much needed parcel that…

Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Rob Hecker for election to the Killington Select Board. Rob was appointed to the board last year to fill an open seat resulting from the untimely resignation of Steve Finneron.  He has spent the past year listening and learning, which is exactly what we should expect from…

Dear Editor, We’ve been part of the local community, owning a 3-family property we rent to locals, for 10 years now. Many locals recognize that housing for the local workforce is a major concern as the town looks to build the village. In a recent Mountain Times article, the developers stated that the target buyers…

Mikaela Shiffrin earned her 100th win Sunday, Feb. 23 at a Slalom in Sestriere, Italy, extending her record and solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. The milestone was originally tee’d up to happen at Killington but just moments before she was able to secure the win in Giant Slalom…

By Karen D. Lorentz Many people get “hooked” on skiing at various ages, but their educations often take them to jobs in other states causing them to become “weekend warriors.” That is, until a turn of events brings them to Vermont and work in the ski industry.  That’s the case with Diane DePalma Vullo.  She…

Feb. 28 through March 9—RANDOLPH — The Chandler Center for the Arts is set to present a fresh and deeply Vermont-inspired production of “Our Town,” Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic, from February 28 through March 9, 2025. This production reimagines the beloved play with contemporary elements, including live covers of songs by Grammy-nominated Vermont native Noah…

BARNARD—BarnArts Center for the Arts has officially opened registration for its 14th annual Summer Youth Theater, offering young performers the opportunity to participate in a full-scale production of “Matilda” this summer. This three-week intensive camp, from July 14 to Aug. 3, will culminate in performances at the Barnard Town Hall from Aug. 1-3. Campers ages…

Sunday, March 2, at 8 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Young snowboarders will have their chance to take on Killington’s creative terrain as the 11th annual Slash & Berm Grom Slalom returns to the Li'l Stash terrain park on Sunday, March 2. Hosted by Killington Resort, Darkside Snowboards, and Burton, the event brings together riders ages 13 and under for…