RUTLAND — On Monday, Nov. 23, the Vermont State Police identified Jonathon Houghton, 35, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, as the victim of homicide. Following further investigation and an autopsy. The death was reported early Sunday morning, Nov. 22, at the Quality Inn in Rutland. Police were called at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday to investigate a report…

Vermont has experienced 60 traffic fatalities so far this year.  Of those killed, 57% were not properly restrained with seat belts, and more than 45% of the fatal crashes involved impaired drivers. As part of the continual and ongoing efforts to reduce deadly and serious injury crashes on Vermont’s roads, the Vermont State Police will…

By Merisa Sherman After 252 days, Killington Resort finally reopened to the public for skiing and riding this past weekend. For so many reasons, there was absolutely no place else that we have wanted to be for the past eight months, to remember the feeling our skis and boards gliding underneath us as we meander…

By Dom Cioffi A few years ago, my son told me that one of the kids in our extended neighborhood was “internet famous.” When I asked what that meant, he told me that he had thousands of followers on his YouTube channel (which featured him building things and then blowing them up) and was making…

By Dr. Glenn Molette Joe Biden or Donald Trump will never visit me in my home, stand beside me at the funeral home or dance at my wedding. I will not be receiving any calls from either of them to pray for me during sickness or to check on how my children are doing. I…

By Cassandra Tyndall The astro-territory looks very different from what it did this time last week. It feels a bit like a prelude to the significant shifts taking place next month. That being said, the skies are very quiet, offering the opportunity to get one’s ducks lined up. In other words, with logistics and communication…

By Tami Gingrich I can’t seem to pass a hollow tree without stopping to snoop. If there is a cavity within reach, an investigation is in order. Wear and tear around a hole, evidence of food items on the ground, or simply sounds from within tell of the tenants inside. One of my favorite tricks…

By Elicia Pinsonault Rutland Young Professionals celebrated its seventh birthday this year. Throughout the past seven years, our energetic group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant Rutland area that attracts and retains young professionals. Chances are you’ve heard of us by now. But you may not understand who we are, what our…

By Brooke Geery Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 9 p.m.— In its eighth season, the History Channel show “Forged in Fire” challenges “world-class bladesmiths [to] re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.” On Nov. 25 at 9 p.m., one of those bladesmiths will be Kyle Farace, originally from Windham, Vermont. Farace, 34, now lives in…

Friday Nov. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 24—RANDOLPH—The holiday market is back in time for all of your holiday shopping needs. For the first time ever, Chandler is offering an online market to help our community shop safely while still supporting our local creative economy by purchasing locally-made gifts for the holidays. The online and in-person…

Miracle, the popular Christmas pop-up bar—is coming to Vermont with Miracle on Main Street in Ludlow and Miracle at Wolf Tree in White River Junction. Miracle is a global pop-up concept that started in New York in 2014; it partners with bars and restaurants around the world to offer masterfully crafted Christmas cocktails in cheery…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.—Make your holidays Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingley with 43 youth artists starring in the local non-profit children’s theater company, Pride’s Young Artists, holiday musical, “Elf The Musical, Jr.!” “Elf The Musical, Jr.” will be streaming live in high definition the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased…

Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m.—Rest, relax, rejuvenate, strengthen, stretch, flow to support Antwan’s recovery! Join local yogis and musicians on Sunday for an incredible day of yoga and music to celebrate one of the kindest and most humble people, Antwan Drew. Antwan was diagnosed with kidney disease over a year ago, his medical expenses…

Mission Farm’s annual coat drive was a huge success Veteran’s weekend of November 2020.  The greater Killington community came through again this year donating over six extra-large bins of winter outerwear, a pair of boots, a dozen homemade masks and $500 for the purchase of boots and socks. This year’s donations went to the Dodge…

Three local organizations, Lacewing Productions, Bundle, and Better Middlebury Partnership, announce the kick-off of Find Your Wings (FYW), an interactive, community-driven public sculpture project. FYWa’s goal is to enhance downtown Middlebury’s beauty and appeal while simultaneously serving as an economic driver. Artists and community members will work collaboratively to create public art for display in…