By Kevin Theissen Planning for retirement can be slightly different for women. Although things are changing, women are still more likely to serve as caregivers, and as a result, they earn less income and benefits due to their time away from work. A 2019 Pew Research study showed that 39% of women took a significant…

By Cassandra Tyndall I’m not sure exactly when, how, or even why it happened, but somewhere along the course of history it was decided that intuition was to be questioned and linear logical thinking was superior. That being said, how many times have you second guessed your own sixth sense, only to be proven wrong?…

Stray animals. We don’t hear about them as much as we did years ago, when it felt like they were everywhere, but there are still many strays out there. In the cold. Without food. Needing medical care. During this past year, we had two stray animals who stood out to all of us at the…

Monday, April 5  at 1 p.m.—VIRTUAL—Rutland County Restorative Justice Center and ARC Rutland Area are joining together to host a virtual cooking class, Cooking for a Cause. This class, taught by local Chef Robert Barral, owner and head chef of Cafe Provence in Brandon, will give participants the chance to learn how to make Chicken…

To celebrate the power of youth in changing the future, Military Kids Vermont (MKVT) and University of Vermont Extension 4-H have teamed up to sponsor a poetry contest for kids, 5-18. The contest is being held in conjunction with April is the Month of the Military Child, an annual recognition of the sacrifices and bravery…

By Gloria Martinez Running a business takes a ton of know-how, much of which must be learned on the fly. Few business owners go into their first (or second, or even third) company knowing everything there is to know about running a business. Indeed, the “jump first, build your wings on the way down” philosophy…

The Pawlet Community Church will be holding its first pork supper of the year on April 3.  This will be a drive thru-pickup meal in the church parking lot located at 38 VT-133 in Pawlet starting at 4:30 p.m. Please enter from the east end of the parking lot (the end toward the fire station) and…

April 1 and 3— VIRTUAL— Catch two shows this week featuring Vermont’s own Bow Thayer, as part of his newest album release, “The Zen of Snug,” at two different Vermont studios. Both shows will feature unique line-ups and performances. On Thursday, April 1, Thayer will bring his “Choirs of Aether” improvisational show inspired by Sun Ra, to the stage at The Underground in…

Thursday, April 1 at 12 p.m.—VIRTUAL— The Dept. of Environmental  Conservation  (DEC)  invites  the public to join  the next Clean Water  Series talk on Thursday, April 1 from 12-1 p.m. The talk  will highlight wetland conservation and is part of a  monthly  virtual series  featuring efforts to  protect and  restore  water quality in Vermont. At the event, David Sausville, a biologist with the Vermont Fish…

Traces, a day of outdoor dance happenings, will celebrate the change into summer, dancing in public spaces, and connection of community. Scheduled for Saturday June 12, this year’s festival will include educational workshops and performances, and will take place in three towns simultaneously: White River Junction, Burlington and Montpelier. Each town’s event will be near…

Teen outreach program announces interactive media project honoring and centering the voices of young Black Vermonters In March 2021, Kingdom County Productions and the Listen Up Project launched “Black Voices of Vermont,” an interactive media project honoring and centering the voices of Black Vermonters. A collaborative story sharing project, “Black Voices of Vermont” will amplify the stories and…

A new snowboard-specific publication based in Killington is now available online at blower.media. The website is the brainchild of Brooke Geery, who spent 21 years as the publisher of Yobeat.com, and currently works here at the Mountain Times. “I hope to cover the global snowboarding community with an Eastern edge,” Geery said. “The scene in…

Officials recommend fishing low and slow Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 10, and despite lingering snow cover, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season while following Covid-19 safety precautions. “Just like any other time of year, anglers fishing early in…

The Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks, & Recreation (FPR) and its partners remind hikers of Mud Season at this time of year and ask for the public’s help protecting Vermont’s trails. This year, Covid-19 is still a dominant concern, even with more people vaccinated. FPR and partners are asking for the public’s assistance with making…

Registration ends April 2, 2021 HARTFORD—Get in on the action and play in this Vermont Recreational Esports League against players from across the state of Vermont. Compete in Fortnite, Rocket League, Madden21, and/or Super Smash Bros leagues. Divisions are available for ages 8-12 (plays at 7 p.m.), ages 13-18 (plays at 8 p.m.), and open adult…