Killington’s Spartan office was a concrete block structure above the maintenance area. I had a tiny office adjacent to the lower maintenance area. Preston Smith’s cousin, Barry Leete, was assigned to me, and he shared my small office with no other place to put him. At his request, I gave him the task of redesigning…

WOODSTOCK—Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. The Zack’s Place 2024 Turkey Trot 5K Thanksgiving race returns, bringing together runners and walkers of all ages for a cherished holiday tradition. This annual event, now a staple in the Woodstock community, kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. with the starting line at Woodstock Elementary School.…

Winter is the perfect time to observe and learn about Vermont’s bird species. “Winter bird feeding is a great way to observe and learn about our year-round bird residents and winter visitors,” said Jillian Kilborn, Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s bird project leader. Bird feeding tips: The right mix: Black oil sunflower seeds are popular, but…

SPRINGFIELD—The Springfield Community Players, Vermont’s oldest continuously operating amateur theater group, urgently need funding to replace the roof of their South Street studio.  While the nonprofit theater group is hopeful the 35-year-old roof will withstand the upcoming winter, the threat of leakage looms large. Water and mold could damage the group’s vast collection of costumes…

The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland invites gingerbread enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to participate in its 2024 Gingerbread Contest, inspired by this year’s theme: “BELIEVE.” The annual event offers bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, and individuals a chance to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit. How to Participate Entry is free, but participants…

WOODSTOCK—Friday through Saturday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Thanksgiving weekend, Billings Farm & Museum invites families and friends to enjoy the warmth of holiday traditions, history, and crafts at a family Thanksgiving.  Step Back in Time The 1890 Farm Manager’s House will be bustling with festive preparations, with the table set…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. With this announcement, Killington Resort can assure international race teams and ski racing fans traveling to central Vermont for Thanksgiving weekend that both the giant slalom and slalom races will…

BROC Community Action was the beneficiary of the Mission Farm Veteran’s Day coat drive event in Killington. BROC received a significant donation of new and lightly used winter coats from the coat drive. These coats are essential to keeping area friends and neighbors warm during the cold winter months. If anyone is looking to contribute,…

By Alan J. Keays / VTDigger Two Massachusetts men pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon, Nov. 18, to charges in the killing of a Rutland man. The prosecutor said the Friday night shooting was drug-related, and the two suspects may have been targeting someone else. Dylin Wainscott, 28, of Westfield, Massachusetts, faces charges of first-degree murder,…

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger Generations of cross-country skiers have flocked to Chittenden’s Mountain Top Resort to spend wintry days gliding along bucolic, snow-capped paths nestled in the shadow of Killington. As the popular cross-country skiing destination celebrates its 60th year in business, Mountain Top finds itself locked in a legal battle with its neighbors, John and…

Killington was in the town of Sherburne in 1965. I remember going to the Sherburne Town Meeting in March of 1966. The ski area shut down until noon as the men all attended the morning portion of the meeting. It was mainly devoted to the highway department. A lengthy debate occurred about whether the town…

Dem lawmakers and governor defer to each other to take up proposals By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Vermonters cited affordability as a top priority in the 2024 election, and last week, they voted to send more Republicans to Montpelier than in recent decades.  Driving affordability concerns is the cost of education, which fueled this year’s average education property tax increase of 13.8%.…

By Brett Yates Over the next three summers, the Vermont Agency of Transportation expects to replace five state-owned bridges in Plymouth and one in Bridgewater, necessitating closures on Route 100 and Route 100A. Accelerated Bridge Program Manager Rob Young, who presented the plan to the Plymouth Select Board on Monday, Nov. 18, said VTrans will…

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger Over a year ago, Rutland City Mayor Mike Doenges announced the goal of creating 1,000 new housing units by 2028. The mayor recognized that, on paper, the roughly 60 new units in development this past year are a far cry from being on track toward his admittedly “lofty” target. But Doenges said he anticipated a…

Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) nurses held a day of action  in front of the State Fair Grounds at the crossroads of Route 7 and Allen Street on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event was meant to bring attention to ongoing contract negotiations with the hospital.