The Vermont State Police wants to remind the motoring public to clear all snow and ice from the roofs and windshields of their vehicles. Snow dislodging from a moving vehicle creates an extreme driving hazard for all motorists. In addition, snow and ice covering the windows of the vehicle create blind spots. Motorists can be…

America’s surging trade deficit with China has cost more than 3.2 million U.S. jobs, 8,200 alone in Vermont, or 2.51percent of Vermont jobs. This ranks Vermont as ninth in the nation. The overwhelming majority of jobs lost are in manufacturing, according to a study released today by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Every congressional district…

LUDLOW–Okemo Mountain Resort is re-energizing its commitment to provide skiing and riding guests with superior terrain parks through a partnership with Snow Park Technologies and the introduction of a new on-mountain parks and pipe management team. Leading the charge is Mark Fiori, an Okemo veteran who left the resort several years ago and returned recently…

The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) is looking forward to a great snowmobiling season as a Nor’easter descended on Vermont last week just in time for the snowmobile season’s opening day, Dec. 16. In order to have trails ready to ride, there must be at least four inches of packed snow and frozen ground…

By Larry Abelman Editor’s note: Larry Abelman wrote a popular column, “View From The Cave,” back in the late 70s and early 80s for The Mountain Times. Last winter, he took a trip down south to ski and shares the story here. Growing up in D.C., skiing wasn’t really a subject that ever came up,…

By Brett Yates and Zachary Yates My fancy 18-year-old brother recently finished his first term at Dartmouth College. Given the school’s proximity to Killington—only 35 miles east, though perhaps somewhat more removed culturally—I proposed that he might share some thoughts about undergrad life across the Connecticut River for readers of this column. He responded as…

By Dave Hoffenberg This Saturday at the Pickle Barrel, Killington’s longest running band will perform. The Savage Brothers have been playing here since 1985 and whether you’ve seen them a hundred times or never, it is a show not to be missed. They “bring it” every time they hit the stage. They hail from Windsor…

By Dom Cioffi Each workday morning, I arrive at my office before any other employees. As such, I have to unlock the doors and shut off the security system. I then head to my desk, turn on my computer, unload any relevant paperwork, arrange my coffee and breakfast snacks, and then settle into my chair.…

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 & 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) will bring its 40th annual touring production of “The Nutcracker” choreographed by ABB Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo to The Paramount Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The ABB’s “Nutcracker” performances, with lavish sets and scenery designed by…

Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) will now host their annual Tree of Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony and Memorial Service on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland. The Tree of Remembrance is a…

Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The annual Community Christmas Celebration sponsored by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will be featured on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. This will be the fifth such program to celebrate Christmas conducted by FOLA for the residents and visitors to Ludlow…

Thursday,  Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Hand In Hand community dinners are held every Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Social Hall (basement) of the U.U. Church at 7 Church St. in Woodstock. You may enter through the back door, which is down the driveway, or through the upstairs doors facing the…

Dec. 19 & 20 — RUTLAND — The award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Shrek the Musical,” full Broadway show with live orchestra, on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and guest directed by Meghan Hakey, “Shrek…

Dec. 19-21 — STOCKBRIDGE — Sculptor M. Julian Isaacson and his wife Lee Ann have expanded Stone Revival Gallery & Gift Shop and its offering to encompass other Vermont artists and Vermont Products and collectibles. The gallery is now nearly three times larger after their summer renovations. The gallery now includes paintings and sculpture by…

Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Matthew Dickerson and Susan Nop join Brandon Music on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to present a concert celebrating their Christmas CD “The Brilliant Whiteness of Snow.” This harmony-rich lyric-oriented Americana music duo brings together influences of folk, bluegrass, blues, gospel, country and the singer-songwriter tradition with…