Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Join Phoenix Books virtually for a series of author chats and readings through out November. On Saturday, Nov. 7 Robert Broder will lead a virtual story time of his book, “Crow & Snow,” at 11 a.m. Being apart can be hard, but…

Tom Verner and Janet Fredericks of Magicians Without Borders share the magic The award-winning magic team of Tom Verner and Janet Fredericks have released a virtual online course entitled “Become a Magician” and are offering the self-guided course to libraries throughout New England. “This course is an extension of our work with Magicians Without Borders,”…

LUDLOW— Tara Pollio, outreach director for Mentor Connector (MC), spoke at the recent meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) about the role that group plays in working Rutland County youth in need of personalized help. She noted that MC offers mentoring assistance to individuals, families, and community organizations.  Currently it is assisting 7,800 clients…

By Nadie VanZandt In the fall of 1621 the colonists joined the Wampanoags to partake in a thanksgiving celebration of the harvest. Historians believe that they shared cabbage, carrots and parsnips from their home gardens and native plants such as walnuts, chestnuts, Concord grapes, cranberries, garlic and an unsung hero, the Jerusalem artichoke. Contrary to…

By Melinda Myers Pumpkin is not just for dessert.  Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any of the courses of your fall or holiday meals. The beta carotene that gives pumpkin its orange color is an important antioxidant.  Increasing the beta carotenes in your diet can reduce the…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-89 Sharon – Bethel – A resurfacing project is wrapping up in both the Northbound and Southbound lanes between Exits 2 and 3. Daily lane closures and a speed reduction…

Trinity Episcopal Church is taking steps towards connecting beyond the currently closed doors of the church to meet a basic need in the community. Members of the church are aiming to stretch this community’s potential in meeting the daily necessity of socks with the introduction of the “Socks for Souls” program. In an era where…

The Rotary Club of Rutland has generously supported local non-profits and community partners for over 100 years. Selling Christmas trees for over 60 years has been the club’s largest community engagement and fundraiser. This year, due to Covid-19, many families are in need of community support and may not be able to buy a Christmas…

By Sarah Newell The Killington Rec fall soccer program wrapped up the weekend of Oct. 24 after a successful season. The grade 3/4 team and the two grade 5/6 teams had winning records in their Rutland league. The Little Squirts program, ages 4 to 7, had an excellent season learning skills and an appreciation for…

There’s new life at a 60- year old former industrial building in the heart of Rutland County these days. Kalow Technologies, a highly integrated contract manufacturer, recently completed an extensive renovation to over 85,000 square feet of space at 155 Seward Road in Rutland, first constructed in 1961. Kalow is a rare success story of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0RlanHLmE&feature=youtu.be By Mike Solimano, President & General Manager The season is right around the corner, and Killington can’t wait for the Longest Season in the East to get started. Over a month ago we sent out our Winter Operations Plan and although it included a lot of detail, there were still some unanswered questions to…

The University of Vermont Medical Center and Vaccine Testing Center at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have been selected to take part in a Phase 3 trial for a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and manufactured by AstraZeneca. Governor Phil Scott announced the plans at the regular press conference, Tuesday, Oct.…

By Cassandra Tyndall Sometimes, the truth can be stranger than fiction. The continuing reverse cycle of Mercury in Scorpio continues to dredge up information that may surprise, shock and intrigue. The desire to find a sense of balance or peace may be blindsiding. Glossing over facts or seeing what you want to see doesn’t make…

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As of the end of data collection for the 2020 Census, 99.9% of housing units and addresses were accounted for in Vermont, according to the U.S. Census Bureau at an operational press briefing last week. Vermont had lagged behind in early efforts. The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The…