KILLINGTON — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, Killington will welcome back the POC Eastern States Cup and the Enduro and SuperD Regional Championship finals for gravity mountain bike racing. The Eastern States Cup is officially sanction by USA Cycling for Mountain Biking. All USAC rules apply. State and Series competitors must have annual USAC Licenses.…

POULTNEY — Green Mountain College is pleased to announce that biologist and author Bernd Heinrich will be the visiting scholar for the College’s M.S. in Environmental Studies (MSES) program, Sept. 10-13. Heinrich’s rich body of research has dealt primarily with understanding how behavioral and physiological adaptations of animals allow them to negotiate their physical environment.…

PROCTOR—The College of St. Joseph has received a donation of two prominent buildings in Proctor from Omya North America, which has had offices in Proctor and a plant in nearby Florence. Tony Colak, CEO of Omya Region Americas, stated, “We are excited that these buildings will be in use by the college and hopeful the…

By Lani Duke Castleton Nursing Program receives full accreditation CASTLETON — Congratulations to Castleton Baccalaureate Nursing Program for recently being fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners. Castleton’s program met all four accreditation standards with no compliance concerns, the board’s highest recommendation. Accreditation is effective to June 30, 2019.…

By Lani Duke Raccoon tested positive for rabies WALLINGFORD — Authorities recently captured a raccoon on School Street in Wallingford that tested positive for rabies. Be wary of approaching any wildlife or domestic animals that are acting oddly. For information on rabies, call the Health Department, 863-7240. Fill the Cupboard food drive has begun Green Mountain…

By Kate Robitello Skin is quite amazing; it stretches, comes in all different colors and textures, and protects our bodies from environmental damage. Over the years advancements in technology, chemically created lotions and serums, and of course, the marketing efforts of major skincare companies have created the belief that it is necessary to spend a…

By Todd McLeish It rained heavily the first time I had planned to go on a hawk watch, and the trip to Mt. Tom in western Massachusetts was cancelled. But the rain brought with it a weather front the next day that created the perfect conditions for fall hawk migration in New England. And migrate…

By Cindy Phillips I love making new discoveries. If I learn something new, I feel I have had a productive day. Of course sometimes I feel like a total idiot because I learn something that apparently the rest of the world has known about for years. Last week, a co-worker pointed out that we can…

This larger-than-life, wooden motorcycle was set aflame at the finale of the Cirque de Feugo motorcycle pyrotechnics show held at The Foundry on Saturday, Aug. 30. The show preceeded fireworks, in conclusion of the Killington Classic events for the day. Photos by Robin Alberti

By John Herrick The Roxbury Fish Hatchery stood up to decades of storms since it was built in 1891, but when Tropical Storm Irene’s heavy downpours flooded the Flint Brook in 2011, some 70,000 nursling fish were swept downstream within hours. When fully operational, the hatchery sent 25,000 pounds of mature fish into Vermont waters…

Kent Pond in Killington reflects the sunset one calm night earlier this summer. Kent Hower casts a line into the glassy waters. Photo by Paul Holmes

By Polly Lynn Bethany Bosch, 29 of Wallingford, has completed the English Channel swim — joining only about 1,500 others (500 of whom were women) that have successfully made the journey solo.  Bosch has been training for four years to complete this feat. Bosch set out Sunday, Aug. 31 and after 17 hours and 34 minutes…

By Polly Lynn Sunday, Sept. 7 — RUTLAND – Vermonters for Vermonters will be hosting a benefit concert at the Vermont State Fairgrounds Grandstand from 2-8 p.m. Vermonters for Vermonters is a volunteer effort organized by citizens committed to raising funds and awareness to help combat the negative effects of drugs and addiction. The group…

PITTSFIELD — On Sunday, Aug. 24, the annual Pittsfield’s Picnic end of summer potluck community fundraiser was held in the town green. Townspeople enjoyed a fun-filled, beautiful sunny day featuring food, music, field games, dunk tank, silent auction and horseshoe tournament. “Many thanks go out to our neighbors, from near and far, who donated lots…

By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — For better or worse, Brandon has a budget. In this, the last town in Vermont to pass a municipal spending plan, voters approved a budget on the fifth try Tuesday by a vote of 534-472. But considering the austerity needed for voter approval, it is not exactly a time…