Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—Kick off the holidays safely on Dec. 13 with your family with the Live Nativity at Brownsville Community Church. The community will have the opportunity to enjoy a recorded narration of the Christmas story complete with a live Mary, Joseph, the crèche with baby Jesus, angels, wise men and shepherds…

December 11-13—WOODSTOCK— The spirit of Wassail Weekend is alive at Billings Farm & Museum, December 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tractor-drawn wagon rides are offered on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Take in the gorgeous Vermont winter views by the fire pit while warming up with a cup of wassail…

Holiday decorating events provide festive decorations across the area Killington In Killington, many residences and buildings are decked out, but the real show is inside them. Take the “tree tour” of participating businesses to view beautifully decorated trees that can be bid on to take home. It’s bit of a departure from the traditional Vermont…

With one in four Vermonters experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic, according to University of Vermont experts, the Woodstock Area Jewish Community is launching an eight-day Chanukah food drive to benefit the Woodstock community and help “Bring in the Light” to those in need. Though Chanukah doesn’t begin until Thursday, Dec. 10, WAJC/Congregation Shir Shalom…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger On the flanks of the Green River in southwestern Vermont, the site of an environmental group’s next restoration project is easy to spot. Near Sandgate’s town offices, the river, traveling west, takes a 90-degree turn to the south. The current collides with a steep hillside, and the curvature of the water has gradually…

Want to treat someone to a full season of outdoor fun?  Whether they like taking a swim after work, enjoying a weekend camping getaway, sitting by a waterfall, discovering a new trail, trying out a paddleboard or kayak, or simply having an impromptu picnic, Vermont State Parks has something for everyone. You can give these…

Three Vermont communities have each received $3,000 in grants from AARP Vermont to jump start Winter Placemaking demonstration projects that focus on creating public spaces and streets that are safe and accessible for everyone. Proposals from Burlington, Wilmington and Poultney were selected from a host of applications for the initiative. This is the third year…

Reginald Book, 70, of West Haven was taken into custody on Dec. 6 after a nearly-12 hour standoff with Vermont state police. He is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and simple assault. The first two charges arise from Book’s use of his vehicle in an attempt to run over…

Rutland Regional Medical Center was recently recognized by the national safe sleep hospital certification program as a “Cribs for Kids Silver Safe Sleep Leader,” for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, the only nation-wide infant safe sleep…

Hundreds of community members from across the country rallied around Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ #GivingTuesday 2020 fundraising campaign last week, raising more than $135,000 for the organization’s year-round adaptive sports and recreational programs and athlete scholarships. Generosity prevailed even during a pandemic, as the organization had its best #GivingTuesday results since it began participating…

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Governor Phil Scott is encouraging families and businesses to help show that "Vermont Lights the Way," an effort to literally brighten communities and neighborhoods around the state by decorating homes, businesses, trees or other creative ideas to help celebrate the holidays during the pandemic. “I know how hard this pandemic has been, especially as we…

By Gerrie Russell Since 1838 the Sherburne United Church of Christ, better known as The Little White Church, has served as a place of worship in Killington. It is located on Route 4, a little set back from the road. In fact, if you are traveling too fast, going either East or West, you will…

Rutland artist Carrie Pill creates original paintings daily as part of self-imposed #Snowvember challenge By Brooke Geery As of the end of November, Carrie Pill has created a new piece of art every day for 90 days. The Rutland-based artist first participated in a daily painting from life challenge put on by Strada Easel in…

By Haley Frechette In all the chaos of the election, it would be easy to lose track of the fact that Nov. 8 was National First-Generation Student Day. This day was meant to highlight and celebrate those who are the first in their family to attend college. I am proud to be one of those…