By Stephen Seitz CHESTER – When most people picture a home in Vermont, what often comes to mind is a farmhouse, or a stately Victorian structure, not a geodesic dome. But Roberta Piper has one in Chester, and it’s for sale. “It’s just too much for one person,” Piper explained when asked why she has…

By Amy Ash Nixon, VTDigger.org A bill aimed at giving workers in Vermont paid time off for illness or other emergencies is back before the Senate. S.15, which would grant workers seven earned leave days off a year, or a total of 56 hours. The leave could be used for personal illness, illness in the…

KILLINGTON — On Jan. 26, at approximately 10:46 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks were advised of a head-on two vehicle crash with entrapment on US Route 4 East, in the town of Killington. Troopers arrived on scene, along with Killington Search and Rescue, Killington Fire and Rescue, and Regional Ambulance…

Business leaders gathered at the Vermont State House Wednesday, Jan. 28, to call for the creation of more “livable jobs” in the state–employment that allows Vermonters working full time to pay their bills without relying on public assistance. Released every two years in January by the Vermont Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office, the “Basic Needs Budgets…

By Chuck Ross, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Higher education in Vermont is working together to make the state the best place for farm and food education in the country. “First,” “most,” and “highest” most often describe the Vermont food system. On a per capita basis, Vermont has more local and organic farms, community supported enterprises,…

By Governor Peter Shumlin It wouldn’t make much sense if you were charged $1.40 for a cup of coffee only to find the person in line behind you was charged 60 cents for the same order. Yet that’s how medical services are paid for in Vermont and around the country. It’s not only nonsensical; it’s…

By Jennifer Hollar As too many Vermonters struggle to make ends meet, affordability has rightly taken its place at the center of public debate. Often missing from the discussion, however, has been the cost of housing. If we are to succeed in closing the affordability gap, housing must be central to the conversation. The shortage…

By Dom Cioffi He told me that a lot of people actually fall asleep once the procedure begins, and while I was hopeful that this would happen, somehow I knew it wasn’t going to be the case. “Ok,” I stated. “Lets get started. I’m tired of being in pain.” And with that I reclined back…

By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON—The signs said it all. Within two downtown blocks, closing signs signaled the end of an era for two well-known Brandon businesses. Within the span of one week, Sheri Sullivan of Sheri’s Diner on Center Street and Tonya Bonvouloir of Shapiro’s Department Store on Park Street, both announced they would be…

Cumulative team standing after week #5 1. Clock Tower = 742 2. More Cray = 723 3. Ramrod = 717 4. Gorillas In The Mist = 693 5. Clock Tower 2 = 690 6. Writers Bloc = 680 7. Ambassador A = 678 8. KMS 2 Black Bear = 667 9. First Stop = 665…

By Tony Crespi “A ski that looks good doesn’t mean it skis good,” notes former World Cup ski tuner Mike DeSantis. In truth, even a single day of hard skiing on firm—iced—conditions can gradually erode a sharp, polished edge. Just as a craftsman must maintain sharp tools, so skiers and riders looking to enjoy maximum…

By Justin Lemanski The Lady Saints maintained their No. 1 position in the USCAA Div. II rankings with a couple of wins this week, while the men’s team moved up to sixth in the nation. Regina Steele continues to be a force for the Lady Saints with her name appearing all over the USCAA Div.…

CASTLETON — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will hold a free seminar entitled “Trapping Through the Ice” at the Edward Kehoe Education Center in Castleton, on Saturday, Feb. 7. Vermont Fish & Wildlife warden Dave Gregory will lead topics on regulations, trapping equipment, personal safety, and trapping techniques. Participants will spend a large portion of…

KILLINGTON —  On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, up to 20 blind and visually impaired athletes from East of the Mississippi will learn to ski or learn to race with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports this weekend at the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Winter Ski Festival. Events will be at Pico Mountain Resort and…

Terry Bianchi Armistead will sing the National Anthem at the The World Championships in Beaver Creek, Colo., on Feb. 9 for the Women’s Combined event. Terry Bianchi Armistead, grew up in Killington, and is the daughter of Lenore Bianchi and sister of Chris Bianchi. Terry Bianchi Armistead and her brother Joe just performed at the…