By Mary Ellen Shaw Well, it will soon be spring… at least that is what the calendar says! For me March is the month to change over the pine garlands on our cedar fence to something with a touch of spring. The weather tends to tease us at this time of year with an occasional…

By Kevin Theissen Many parents encourage their children to work so they can learn the values about work and managing money. But do they need to file a tax return for the money they earn? The IRS does not exempt anyone from the requirement to file a tax return based on age, even if your…

By Susan Shea The bare branches of the trees outside my window seem lifeless in late winter. However, each twig holds many buds — small, wrapped packages of potential awaiting the spring. These buds formed last summer and are designed to withstand snow, ice, and subzero temperatures. By withdrawing water from them before winter, deciduous…

By Cassandra Tyndall “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When you’re only 6 years old and you respond with something wild, crazy and impractical, you’re applauded and celebrated for your ambition and imagination. Then, somewhere along the line, the rings of reality close in on you and you decide to be…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="164992" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1582852508329{margin-top: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Horoscopes for March 10-16, 2021" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1615399156270{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]Getting off-grid in some way, shape or form will be more important than ever this week. If a weekend away is not possible for you, then…

Luna, a domestic shorthair cat doted on by registered nurse Tricia Noelle of Rutland Town, took her first runs at The Beast on March 5. She liked going up down more than going up, and this is not her first taste of adventure. “She is a great local cat who also paddle-boards and goes camping,”…

Hartford Area Chamber postpones Father’s Day weekend event to Labor Day weekend 2021 due to Covid-19 QUECHEE—Despite encouraging signs of the pandemic coming under control as vaccinations increase, the timing of large outdoor events remains in doubt.  To ensure a safe and successful festival, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) has announced the Quechee…

By Brooke Geery Mike Arciero, 20, met Terracea Outerwear founder Eric Hui, 36, at a ski event in Hui’s hometown of Seabrook, New Hampshire. Then a teenager, Arciero, who grew up in Chittenden, transitioned the chance meeting into a job, joining Hui to work for his new brand Terracea as sales & operations manager. Terracea…

Support class has become vital training ground for new racers The future of dirt track racing is bright at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Benson, Vermont. As a leader in Vermont’s current short track racing renaissance, car counts are at their highest point in 15 years or more, and fan support has been exceptional. A key…

Knowing conversions can help In recent months, many people have grown accustomed to hosting small gatherings for holidays and other important events. Even family dinners may have been scaled down as personal health and safety has taken precedence in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. For individuals accustomed to cooking for a crowd, it can…

By Melinda Myers Be the first in your neighborhood to enjoy a garden-ripe tomato. Then continue harvesting an abundance of flavorful tomatoes throughout the growing season. A little planning and strategic planting can help you get an earlier and bigger tomato harvest.  Jump start the season by warming the soil for an earlier start.  Cover…

CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Dammers snowmobile club is planning its annual fundraising event for 2021, but it will be different from years past due to Covid. In the past two years, Chittenden Dammers have partnered with Mountain Top Inn to create a “Dam Good Time,” with a delicious buffet dinner, live entertainment provided by Rick Reddington, and…

GRANVILLE— The Slate Valley Museum is excited to announce a virtual presentation of music performed live by the popular Celtic band Gypsy Reel on Saturday, March 13 from 7-9 p.m. The band played at the museum to sold out crowds each year for the five years preceding the onset of the pandemic last March. While…

  This month, the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) is launching a new program: “Serious Talks for Silly People,” a series of free interactive webinars designed to remind Vermont high schoolers that learning can and should be fun. These events will feature GIV’s cast of faculty, staff, and alumni exploring the intersection of two traditionally…

Does it seem to you that, in general, people are not as healthy as they used to be? Earth Matters, the 350VT Manchester environmental group, has begun a 90-day challenge to educate folks about pesticide use, and how it may be impacting our health, including our vulnerability to Covid-19.  The goal is to restore the…