Sunday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, located at 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock, invites visitors to a day of farm-themed activities as restored antique tractors take center stage. Attendees can witness tractor parades, enjoy wagon rides, and participate in crafts and games. The event includes opportunities to learn about each tractor's history,…

July 3-Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th annual Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock has opened early due to favorable weather.  Curated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master gardener, Ben Pauly and Kelly Way Gardens Manager Taylor Hiers, this year’s Sunflower House, spanning 20,000 square feet will…

New Hampshire head coach Josh White from Sanborn High School will lead the New Hampshire team  against the  2024 Vermont  head coach  Matt Trombly from Hartford High School. This summer classic brings together some of the finest high school football players from New Hampshire and Vermont, where the real winners are the kids in the Shriners Hospitals for Children. …

What to look for and how to report any findings Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), a new disease affecting beech trees and caused by an invasive worm-like nematode, has been detected in four Vermont counties: Bennington, Chittenden, Windham, and Windsor. It has only recently been discovered, so much about this disease remains unknown, including the full cause…

By Don Keelan Editor’s note: Don Keelan of Arlington, a retired certified public accountant. Deep inside the 171-page tome of the recently adopted Act 181 (H.687) legislation was a section to extract more money from nonresidents who purchase Vermont homes after Aug. 1, 2024. Sections 73 and 74 detail the extraction of funds from those who conceivably…

By Zoie Saunders, interim secretary of education  When I arrived in Vermont, I shared my intent to spend my first 100 days learning as much as possible about the state, our schools, and Vermonters’ education priorities. What I have learned gives me great hope about the work underway in our state. There is a real…

Dear Editor, First I want to say I appreciate your free weekly newspaper. We caretake a home here in Pico for the last 6 years and it’s very informative as to upcoming events. I am truly upset about the voice of your political cartoons. I realize everyone has a right to their beliefs, but not…

Dear Editor, I’m writing in support of my State Senate colleagues, Alison Clarkson and Becca White, who are seeking Democratic nominations for re-election to represent the Windsor County District. We’ve worked together to make life better for Vermonters with economic development, a higher minimum wage, childcare, family leave, and school meals. We’ve worked for Diversity,…

Dear Editor, I want to sincerely thank the Killington Rescue Team and the fifth floor “Red Team” emergency crew from Rutland Regional for saving my life on July 25. EMT Kristina, Colin McCreight, MD, Andrew DeNicco, MD, Julie Foster, MD and Taylor Stugart (owner of the Clear). I’m sincerely for help and kindness. Everyone did…

Dear Editor, Mere words cannot explain the depth of gratitude Sheila and I have for the friends and community members. A community we have been lucky enough to be a part of for over 40 years. Since the diagnosis, many have offered to help. Some financially, some with visits and/or food and even, “i’ll watch your…

By Angelo Lynn The tectonic plates of this presidential election are shifting so quickly it’s hard to keep up. With President Biden announcing Sunday, July 21, he was stepping aside and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris, there was a moment of anticipation that Democrats would see a scramble between top contenders for…

By Jason Mikula A true Mountain Bike adventure is waiting for you just outside the quaint little town of  Rochester. Most people choose to do it as a one-way, 13-mile ride with 3,000 feet of climbing and elevation gain. It has over 150 berms (up and down), lots of mud, stumps, running creeks, and on…

In fiscal year 2024, the Vermont State Treasurer’s Office processed a record 19,010 individual unclaimed property claims, returning $5.8 million to Vermonters. It is the highest number of claims the office has ever paid in a single year. The state also received $18.14 million in unclaimed property for the fiscal year—the most collected in two…

Staff report Starting on Aug. 1, 2024, a 3% tax on short-term rental bookings in Vermont will be added. This tax applies to all short-term rentals and is in addition to the state’s existing 9% rooms and meals tax and any 1% local tax option, meaning hosts and guests will now see a combined tax…

Ceremony to be held Oct. 19 at Killington Resort  The who’s who of Vermont’s ski and snowboarding world will gather at Killington’s K1 Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 19 to celebrate the Induction of the class of 2024 into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event, hosted by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard…