By Hanna Holcomb I often watch out for stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) while hiking in central Vermont. As you might guess from its name, brushing against this plant causes a bee sting-like burn that can last for hours. Despite this irritation, humans have used stinging nettles for centuries as food, fiber, and medicine, including as…

May 19 at 8:30 a.m. — VIRTUAL — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) is excited to invite you to its first ever virtual Pathways to Wellness Conference on Wednesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event is a great opportunity for peers, advocates, family members and…

Now in its 39th season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival (KMF) has fostered a healthy, safe and vibrant education and performance community of artists. KMF is offering two weeks of inspiring virtual master sessions providing opportunities for all music lovers to attend from around the world. The sessions are designed to…

By Curt Peterson It’s been a “dry year” for Vermonters who enjoy dining out — Covid restrictions have closed some eateries, and limited the services allowed by others. Thanks to good state virus management and cooperative citizens, restaurants are opening up, and diners are emerging, seeking an evening out. Survival stories from restaurants who are…

May 22 — RUTLAND — Please help the Rutland County Humane Society take care of our many new kitten arrivals this season. On Saturday May 22, RCHS will be hosting our annual kitten shower! We will be out in front of our adoption center from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. collecting donations from our kitten…

Last fall the Fish & Wildlife Dept. developed a new mobile application to help people recreate outdoors in a safe and socially distanced manner. The app, Vermont Outdoors, connects the public with department lands, fish and wildlife regulations as well as up-to-date Covid guidance.  Recent additions to the app include a variety of maps that…

Put out the welcome mat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators this summer by planting nectar- and pollen-rich flowers in your vegetable or flower garden. Learn how by enrolling in “Creating Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes in Vermont.” The three-part course, designed for home gardeners and small landowners, will cover a range of topics including the process of…

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May 15 - Sept. 6—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum announces its participation in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. Museums across America plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families…

By Kevin Theissen Have you ever considered buying a property in your favorite vacation spot?  If you are practical, maybe you’re tired of paying high rental prices. Or your family needs more room than you can get in a hotel or reasonably priced vacation rental. Or maybe you just want a place for your family…

By Merisa Sherman It’s that fun time of year, when there’s a fly in my ear. And my eye, and nose and also my beer. There is so much greatness in Vermont and such wonderful people, oftentimes it feels like we are living in a dream world. The green mountains, trails that wind through and…

By Mary Ellen Shaw Well, planting time is just around the corner! On Memorial Day weekend garden centers will be overflowing with people who are full of enthusiasm. They are excited about planting flowers to beautify their yards and planting veggies to enjoy throughout the summer and into fall. I love gardening to the point…

By Cassandra Tyndall It’s quite possible that things may generally go awry this week. Issues involving logistics, details and dates may seem skewed or misunderstood. The words you speak may not land the way you intend or, you could interpret a message the wrong way. Something you thought was done and dusted may require your…

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By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Vermonters who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks or adhere to social distancing guidelines, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday. The change follows a drastic shift in guidance announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. The new rules stipulate that fully vaccinated people can largely resume normal…