The community says goodbye to Peter Mello, Rutland City school board president, who leaves not only the school board but also the state. Working in several pro education positions in Rutland County since 1980, Mello is moving back to his home state of Massachusetts to enjoy his grandchildren.

Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below.         Horoscopes for March 5 - March 11, 2015 Aries March 21 - April 20 Take a break. If you don't stop…

Rutland Regional Medical Center received a $10,000 check from the March of Dimes on March 4. The money funds a Centering Pregnancy program, new to RRMC, that integrates health assessment, education, and support to help local women have healthier pregnancies and babies.

While both parties await the findings of a study on what causes the low fish viability in Moon Brook, Rutland City has filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over whether the EPA can regulate storm runoff entering the stream. The EPA blames runoff. The city disagrees. Under less pressing circumstances, the city would…

Rutland Town voters were in an agreeable mood when they cast their ballots last week. They approved all money items, both the $7,847,080 school budget and $992,065 general fund town budget. They were amenable, too, in approving the town’s $3 million surplus, giving a nod to putting $1.5 million toward current expenses, paying $1 million…

By Chandler Burgess, courtesy of Killington Resort Slash and Berm kicks off the 2015 Nor’Beaster spring celebration at Killington Resort, March 14. Spring celebration kicks off with Slash and Berm, Ski Vermont Specialty Food Days Saturday, March 14 — KILLINGTON — Spring time at Killington Resort means soft snow, abundant sunshine, live music and surprising events both…

Courtesy of Compass Music and Arts Center IAN ETHAN CASE Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. — BRANDON — Compass Music and Arts Center offers a Creative Music and Live Looping workshop with acoustic double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Later that evening, Case will give a concert…

By Susan Elliott, courtesy of The Gables Tropical climates produce lush, colorful plant life, as well as amazingly colored birds, such as this one, photographed by Susan Elliott in Costa Rica. Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Marv Elliott, co-president of the Rutland County Audubon Society, will present “Birding in Costa Rica” showcasing the…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Margaret Schlass, a fourth generation farmer from California, grows, packs and sells onions and potatoes, and also grows melons, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuces, chard, kale and alfalfa. Sutton will be featured in the documentary film, “Farmland,” showing at Billings Farm & Museum as part of an enlightening evening about farming.…

VermontVacation.com/Stephen Goodhue Fresh maple syrup, canned and bottled, sits ready to be enjoyed by sugar lovers. Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The Middletown Springs Historical Society’s 27th annual Maple Festival will be presented on Sunday, March 15 from 1 - 4 p.m. - snow, rain or shine. The event features an outdoor…

Courtesy of HFCU A well-costumed participant registers for the first Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K fun run to benefit Wonderfeet in 2014. Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Kick off St.Patrick’s Day weekend by running or walking in Heritage Family Credit Union’s  second annual Shiver Me Shamrocks St. Paddy’s 5K Fun Run on March 14,…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless,” showing March 14. Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the film “180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless” on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m.…

Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center presents a talk by artist in residence Kevin Donegan the evening of Saturday, March 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. Donegan will be discussing his recent work in assemblage, utilizing new and found metal materials. A departure from the sculptor’s customary…

Submitted Watercolor painters of all levels are invited to recreate this flower arrangement with artist Maurie Harrington. March 14-15 — KILLINGTON — On Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, Killington ART Garage and local artist Maurie Harrington collaborate in the Early Spring Watercolor Workshop. The two-day workshop will be held Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.…

Courtesy of Rutland Jewish Center A chamsah, or “hamsa,” is an ancient symbol used as a sign of protection and to provide defense against the evil eye. Literally meaning “five,” it is depicted as three outstretched fingers, with a thumb - or out-turned pinkies - on either side. Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND…