Submitted The Rutland High School co-ed cheerleading team proudly displays their first place trophy at the New England Cheering Championships, having won the competition on March 21. Staff report RUTLAND — Rutland High School won first in New England for its co-ed cheerleading routine on Saturday, March 21. The New England Cheering Championships (officially the…

KILLINGTON — On March 21 at approximately 1:04 p.m., the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks received an Emergency 911 call from Michael Ferragamo, age 30 from Saugus, Mass. Ferragamo advised, he was snowboarding on the Ridge Run Trail at Killington Ski Resort and became lost after going off the trail, out of bounds. With the assistance of the…

The public is encouraged to stay off ice-covered waterways After a long and cold winter Vermonters have been treated to a few warmer days of late. But as spring approaches, ice on waterways is getting weaker. Because of the increased risk, state and federal partners are advising Vermonters and our visitors to stay off the ice…

By Karen D. Lorentz On March 3, I discovered a hill I had never skied. Not the biggest nor the steepest but simply one of the best experiences and a definite ego boost. I was part of a journalists’ trip to visit Vermont’s smaller and mid-sized ski areas and on this day, they had fired…

RUTLAND — CCV is currently offering a grant funded course, “Current Environmental Issues,” that is free and open to all interested in learning more about environmental issues and the growing field of agribusiness. The course started Monday, March 23 and runs for 7 weeks from 6-8:45 p.m. The 3-credit course is fully funded through the TAACCCT…

By Lani Duke Pawlet revises town plan, asks for citzen input PAWLET—The Pawlet Planning Commission is asking town residents for input as it works to revise the Town Plan, using data gathered by a townwide survey that is available online. Questions include respondents' years in Pawlet, age, use of social and other media, and a…

Courtesy of KES KES students think like engineers, using creativity for problem solving skills. Third-graders visualize fractions Third-graders are using pattern blocks, paper rectangles, pizza circles and drawings to help them develop visual images of how fractions or combinations of fractions can equal a whole. Using these tools, third-graders come to understand that two halves,…

By Lani Duke Spring is just around the corner in area community gardens CLARENDON—Clarendon Congregational Church at 279 Middle Road has begun to plan its community garden's 2015 planting season, which will begin May 23. Registration/liability release forms are due May 7. Although plots are free, the church asks registrants for a $25 deposit with…

Courtesy of Norman Williams Public Library VIRGINIA BONES Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Ever wonder how archaeologists are able to reconstruct the lives and societies of people in the past? Come to a three part lecture series on Egyptian archaeology entitled, “Abydos: How we know what we know,” hosted by the Norman Williams…

Following the recent success of the fall event, Hops in the Hills, Okemo Mountain presents Hops on the Snow beerfest, for snow and beer lovers alike. Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — Based on the overwhelming success of its three-day summer beer festival, Okemo Mountain Resort is introducing its inaugural one-day winter beer celebration.…

Courtesy of Brandon Music THE MICHELE FAY BAND Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music is pleased to present a return performance of the Michele Fay Band on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Michele Fay Band is a compelling and captivating ensemble featuring original and Americana music that brings forth a…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A camioneta, specifically the one starring in the film “La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus,” takes on a new life, going from American school bus to Gautemalan public transportation. Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will…

Courtesy of VermontVacation.com Maple trees are tapped and collecting sap to be boiled into Mother Nature’s sweetest treat — maple syrup. March 28-29 — WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to hosts a fun event to cure late winter doldrums! Maple Madness, held the weekend of March 28-29 in Woodstock, will be a celebration…

By Jerry LeBlond The Rumors are spreading: (left to right) Tristan Rich-Goding as Lenny Ganz, Steve Augustus as Ken Gorman, Abby Leathers as Claire Ganz, Janine Reeves as Chris Gorman. March 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Following opening weekend March 20-22, the White River Valley Players will perform “Rumors” for a second weekend on Friday…

Saturday, March 28 at 12:15 p.m. — A drive-up and poke rabies clinic will be held Saturday, March 28 from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Mill Marketplace. Enter via the Post Office entrance and pay prior to service, $10 per animal. For a three year certificate, please bring prior vaccine proof. It’s quick and…