Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Department of Theatre Arts presents “Macbeth” directed by Harry McEnerny beginning Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. One of William Shakespeare’s most well known plays, “Macbeth” takes viewers on a journey through one man’s lust for power and the horrific consequences that…

By Dom Cioffi I always chuckle when I see a movie where a grandfather is depicted as an amenable old man who takes his grandson to baseball games and pizza shops and showers him with gifts of love and adoration. I chuckle because I did not have this experience – far from it, in fact.…

KILLINGTON — Between the Wobbly Barn and Charities across the street, Killington was the place to be Halloween night. Costumes ran the gamut and included creative and elaborate costumes like the refrigerator (pictured above), a Hot Air Balloon with clouds as feet, a sea anemone with a clown fish (a la Nemo), the Blue Man…

By Cristina Kumka Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc. is suing the Killington Chamber of Commerce for $5,000. Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc., run by Kasia Karazim and Bill Ackerman, a member of the Killington’s Economic Development and Tourism Commission, filed suit in July but the first hearing was held in Rutland Civil Court last…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Nov. 1, the newly established Killington Outdoor Adventure Club (KOAC) held two information sessions for interested members at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. About 20 like-minded athletes attended and shared their enthusiasm and ideas for the club. It was a great turnout, said founding members Suzanne Ellis-Leonard and…

RUTLAND—Thomas Hartigan, licensed occupational therapist and director of rehabilitation services at Rutland Regional Medical Center, was recently appointed by Secretary of State James C. Condos to serve as advisor to Christopher Winters, director of the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), on matters relating to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The director and advisors serve…

RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced at its annual meeting on Wednesday Oct. 29 that Ron Cioffi, executive director and CEO of the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH), is the Chamber’s choice for 2014 Business Person of the Year. Cioffi was presented the award by Congressman Peter Welch, Rutland City Mayor…

RUTLAND–On Friday, Oct. 24, AdviCoach®, a nationwide small-business coaching and advisory service, named as its 2014 Client of the Year Rob Stubbins Electrical & General Contractor of Rutland Town. Recognizing businesses for outstanding financial and expansion achievements during the past year, the award acknowledges Stubbins’ excellent ability to maintain strong customer relationships while growing its…

By Joe Rankin There’s something in us that can’t help but be impressed by an old tree. Perhaps we’re simply in awe of something that has outlived generations of humans and will outlive us. We acknowledge this when we compare the giant sequoia groves to a cathedral. When we compile state lists of big old…

By Brett Yates I’m asking you, not telling you. This isn’t a fashion advice column. But I do have some views on the subject. The first thing I believe is that, if you live in a cold-weather state, there is no item in your wardrobe more important than your go-to winter coat, in terms of…

Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m., the doors will open for the second annual Vermont Backcountry Forum & Celebration at the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester. Co-hosted by the new Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC), its parent organization, Catamount Trail Association(CTA), and the Rochester Area Sports Trails…

KILLINGTON — Killington Mountain School cyclist Noah Barrows has been selected as one of six athletes named to the Australian Cyclocross team for the 2015 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, which will be held in the Czech Republic. Barrows is a full-term, 11th-grade cycling athlete who comes to KMS from the Queanbeyan region in Australia. The Australian…

By Carolyn Dean Could you do 1,000 sit-ups? That’s the challenge on Nov. 15 at the Green Mountain Rock Climbing Gym. The challenge will raise money for Rutland County’s Boys and Girls Club. The idea began last year when owner of Green Mountain Rock Climbing Steve Luleck wanted to honor his departed friend Mark Lapointe…

In the Town of Chittenden candidate Job Tate received 273 votes to Ann Gallivan's 268 votes, beating the incumbent by 5 votes in Chittenden. This victory, adds to Tate's lead in Killington (80), Mendon (99) and Bridgewater (19) making Job Tate the new state representative in the House for Rutland-Winsor 1.

Notable wins: Welch, Milne, Scott, Pearce, Sorrell, McCormack, Tate US Representative: Peter Welch 176 Mark Donka 106 (Other three candidates under 10 votes) Governor: Scott Milne 146 Peter Shumlin 134 Dan Feliciano 5 (Other four candidates under 10 votes) Lt. Governor: Phil Scott 165 Dean Corren 123 Marina Brown 5 State Treasure: Beth Pearce 160 Don…