By Merisa Sherman As the sky turns a bright blue and the temps begin to rise, the special weirdness that is spring skiing begins to show its true colors. Midwinter black turns into a myriad, almost hideous bright colors. Every single shade of everything is on display — and even some that might qualify more…

By Dom Cioffi I have been outspoken in my battle to rein in my son when it comes his time on digital devices, but some recent research has me especially worried. I hate to say it, but if I were to do it all over again – knowing what I know now – I’m confident I…

By Mary Ellen Shaw It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Easter. This holiday can fall any time between March 22 and April 25 (this year it’s April 4). In Vermont the earlier dates mean the possibility of snow on the ground. That just doesn’t seem like Easter! In a picture from the 1950s my…

By Kevin Theissen You should pay all taxes due – but not a penny more! You can then help others with the excess – how you decide. Many taxpayers regularly overpay because they fail to take tax deductions for which they are eligible. Here are some overlooked opportunities to mitigate your tax bill. Reinvested dividends: When…

By Declan McCabe When my sisters visit from Ireland, I try to play tour guide, but I’m occasionally at a loss for what to do next. During a visit in the late 1990s, my sister Grace said she would love to see a beaver. At that time, I lived close to a beaver pond and…

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1582852508329{margin-top: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Horoscopes for March 24-30, 2021" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1616591844502{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbmlmeSUyMiUyMGRhdGEtaWNvbiUzRCUyMm1kaS16b2RpYWMtYXJpZXMlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWlubGluZSUzRCUyMmZhbHNlJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text="Aries" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1568082984251{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] March 21 - April 20 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Updating your personal style, habits or attitudes are on the cosmic agenda this week. If you’ve been contemplating a new look, there is no time like the present. Spreading…

By Cassandra Tyndall Spring has now sprung and along with it, the impetus for action, energy and momentum. As the snow begins to melt and the agitation within nature returns, you too might feel the itch to get moving with life. What will you do? Where will you go? What will you achieve? With so…

Chocolate bunnies, Easter grass in baskets and lilies make us think of Easter and spring.  But the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) wants to remind you to also think of your pets during the holiday.  Lilies, beautiful and fragrant, are deadly to cats so please be very aware of your felines if you have lilies…

The Killington Farmers’ Market will return to the Killington Sports parking lot on Route 4 in Killington this summer. Any active producer (growing/raising/pickling/preparing/baking/ or creating) their own products is invited to participate. email killingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com for a vendor application.

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont Are you missing the fresh greens of summer? During the winter, our options for fresh, homegrown veggies can be limited. One great option for eating fresh greens year-round may be your local farm stand. Many local farmers use creative methods to grow a variety of leafy…

A free, six-part series for youths ages 8-18 will focus on resources and skills to grow and eat healthy food. The biweekly program, offered through University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H, will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sessions are planned for April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18 and June…

Training workshop set for April 17 CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is seeking volunteers to become Let’s Go Fishing instructors to pass on Vermont’s fishing tradition to the next generation of Vermonters.  The department will be hosting a one-day training workshop for new instructors on Saturday, April 17 at the Edward F. Kehoe Conservation…

There is officially a new hop in town. Lawson’s Finest Liquids has turned to Cashmere hops for the latest release in its longtime Super Session single-hop IPA series, introducing Super Session #5 to its full distribution area this week. The Cashmere-hopped IPA, which is completely new to the market, will be available through the end of May in Connecticut,…

by Melinda Myers As winter gives way to spring take a walk around the yard. Check the lawn for damage and provide a bit of early season care to help it recover from winter. Use a leaf rake to lightly lift and separate the matted grass blades. This helps speed drying, increase airflow, and reduce…

DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival, under the leadership of Artistic Director Dina Janis, is proud to announce the festival’s return for summer 2021, including the inaugural StageFree Audio Play Series, featuring new commissions by playwrights Theresa Rebeck and Chisa Hutchinson, and live outdoor performances at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, throughout July and August. “Our…