Staff report KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced $25 million investment in advance of the 2018-19 season, including $16 million investment in upgrades, among which are a new Snowdon 6-person bubble chairlift, South Ridge quad installed, new and improved K-1 Express Gondola, new RFID gates and terrain improvements. “Our entire team is continuously focused on improving the guest experience and over the last few…

School is officially back in session and fall is here but there are still tons of great things happening this weekend. Here are some of our favorites: Harvest Fair Sept. 8  All day Rochester’s annual Harvest Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Park, Route 100 (Main St.) Rochester. Live entertainment all day, food, crafts, games, flower…

Staff report A two-day recount of votes in the Republican primary election for a Rutland County Senate Seat found more votes than before. short The recount showed 16,676 people voted, up from 16,569 votes previously counted—though the outcome hasn’t changed. Rutland County is comprised of three senators. Incumbent Brian Collamore received 3508 votes in the…

          A car caught fire south of exit 6 on Interstate 89 around noon Aug. 24.

  A Plymouth man was shot by his father in Goshen around 3: 30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, police said. Police said Jeffery Young, 49, had a verbal argument with his son, Nicholas Young, 28, of Plymouth through a locked/closed door.  During the argument, Jeffery discharged a handgun multiple times through the same closed door,…

Unofficial primary election results from Aug. 14 are in. Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott will face Democrat Christine Hallquist in the general election in November. Hallquist, who could be country's first openly transgender governor, edged out Democrat competitors James Ehlers, Brenda Siegel and Ethan Sonneborn with 40 percent of the vote. Scott beat Republican challenger Keith…

Have you ever wanted to see what the Long Trail is all about? This weekend is your chance to be guided on a day-long hike with a leader. If hiking isn't your thing, Taste of Woodstock, with local food, local chefs, fun music and entertainment is another can't-miss event. Here are our top picks for…

About 5,500 spectators came to the US Open of Mountain Biking in Killington, according to resort figures. Here's a look at the competitors, by the numbers: 60 competitors from 9 nations in the men's open 14 competitors from 4 nations in the women's open 62 competitors in the gromb bomb 133 competitors in enduro (first time ever event at the…

The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour will descend on Vermont for the third year in a row in November. Ninety athletes representing 20 countries are expected to participate in the slalom and giant slalom events on Killington’s Superstar trail. Killington’s World Cup races will be broadcast to an audience of 2.1 million people in…

Bernard Kerr of Hampshire, England is one of the riders competing in the US FOX Open of Mountain Biking Aug. 1-5 in Killington. "I ride because I love having fun," he said. "I know that sounds silly but I just want to be outdoors and do what I love and for me, bikes is that. It's…

Sports Live in HD July 15 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM FIFA World Cup Final screening Live in HD on the 30’x24′ screen. Winners of France vs. Belgium and Croatia vs. England. Refreshments available. Free! Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org. Basin Bluegrass Festival July 14 All-day Basin Road (off McConnell Road in Forestdale)…

RUTLAND—Police are investigating a structure fire that occured at 90 Strongs Avenue July 10, resulting in a complete loss. Police said in a press release that the vacant home, belonging to Paul Arnado, was emitting flames around 2:30 a.m. July 10. Fire investigators later determined the fire originated at the stairwell and foyer of the…

Staff report Winners of the American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Championship received trophies on Thursday, July 5. Abigail Wiranatha of West Covina, California, was named the champion on the girls side with the final low round and tournament-total of 7-under-par 206 while Frankie Harris of Boco Raton, Florida carded the boys division win with…

Some towns continue to celebrate Indpendence Day this weekend. From concerts to barbecues and fireworks, there's something for everybody. Here are our top picks:  Brandon Independence Celebration Jul 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Brandon's Independence Day Celebration begins with Street Dance, 6-10 p.m. with music for all ages by DJ Jam Man Entertainment,…

UPDATE:  Police found a body in about 50 feet of water in Lake St. Catherine in Poultney Friday, June 6. Divers recovered the body the body of Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, New York around 3:20 p.m. on Friday.  The investigation into this incident is continuing. No further information was available.   (The following is a press…