By Angelo Lynn In Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Missouri, legislators led by Republicans are using this lame-duck session (that time between the Nov. 6 General Election and the start of the new administration in January) to pass a slew of state laws that would either reduce power of the incoming Democratic governors or attorney generals,…

Climate change calamity confronts a world struggling to cut emissions By Angelo Lynn This  Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the 24th annual U.N. climate conference held in Poland, scientists around the world agreed on one sobering finding: global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record – despite world-wide efforts, pacts and promises…

By Stephen Seitz The tree. The gifts. The parties. The relatives. The travel. That begins to add up. However, there may be money out there waiting for you. Most people are familiar with Vermont’s unclaimed property division, but now a new tool has been added to the lost money finder system: the life insurance policy…

Staff report Vail Resorts plans to invest about $180 million in the next two years to improve the guest experience across its 18 resorts. Vail is making a two-year $35 million commitment to investments across its recent acquisitions, including Okemo Mountain Resort, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado and Stevens…

Board moves to appeal decision By Curt Peterson KILLINGTON—Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth had bad news for the Select Board at its Dec. 3  meeting. Not only did he report a negative response from FEMA to the April request for more money for a Tropical Storm Irene repair – the federal disaster relief agency wants the…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Moon that will be sitting in the late degrees of Capricorn until it moves into Aquarius. The next 10 days will bring us to the Winter Solstice. This period of time is climactic, in the sense…

By Marguerite Jill Dye This time of year, we often reach out to loved ones and sometimes to people we haven’t met yet. It’s a time to give gifts and bestow blessings through kind actions because some of the best gifts cannot be bought: they are given from deep in our hearts. The gift of…

By Carolyn Lorié I once lived in a cottage perched atop a sloping field in Western Massachusetts. It was the lone structure at the edge of undeveloped forest and sat far from the road. The cottage had a large front deck with an expansive view and a smaller one in back that faced the forest.…

RUTLAND—On Nov. 18, the first annual Colenne Whalen Memorial Scholarship Tournament was held at the Rutland Bowlerama. The Youth Bowling Program was very important to Whalen. One could find her at any event that put youth and bowling together. Whatever needed to be done to make the event successful, Whalen did it. She encouraged bowlers…

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Green Mountain College as a 2018 Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) . This award recognizes 45 colleges and universities for their outstanding support of bicycling to ensure healthy, accessible and eco-friendly transportation and recreation for students and staff. GMC earned a Bronze level award. The goal of the Bicycle…

Community College of Vermont Job Hunt Helper Mariah Vilbrin is now available at the Rutland Free Library  for six hours a week to offer career services to library patrons and job seekers. Job Hunt Helpers can help you find employment opportunities in your area, write a resume and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess…

Girls on the Run of Vermont’s spring coach registration is now open. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in 3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy and confident. The ten-week program incorporates running to teach critical life skills, encourage personal development and foster team building…

The Killington Pico Area Association presented its first member of the year award in history to Cliff Koch, the owner of the Deli at Killington Corners, during the annual Vermont Holiday Festival. Koch was chosen by the board and presented the award Thursday, Dec. 6. “He’s a longtime member of our organization who raised his…

MC—Christmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantel. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association hosted its 15th annual Vermont Holiday Festival, and continued many fun traditions and added new ones to build upon for years to come this past weekend, Dec. 7-8. The Vermont Holiday Festival, held at Killington Grand Hotel, spanned three days and included visits from Santa Claus, sleigh rides, a beautiful…