By Dave Hoffenberg Over the years we have seen our fair share of David beating Goliath. Upsets are going to happen and the best part is they happen when you least expect it. Those two lines were almost written about the Heavy Hitters, who recently shocked the entire league. They put up their biggest battle…

Okemo summers are increasingly successful, the resort reports By Karen D. Lorentz In 1996 when Tim and Diane Mueller were interested in developing Jackson Gore, they cited several reasons for expanding Okemo Mountain Resort. In addition to adding more beginner and expert terrain and improving their ability to handle bus groups and learners, they cited…

Athletes from Vermont and New Hampshire and beyond raise money for cancer research and care On Saturday, July 12, nearly 6,000 registered cyclists, walkers, rowers, and golfers (and 1,300 volunteers) gathered in Hanover, N.H., for the 33rd Annual Prouty, northern New England’s largest charity fundraiser. Sunshine and comfortable summer temperatures contributed to the festive mood…

Photo by Paul Holmes Merisa Sherman paddles across Kent Pond in Killington, her Golden Retriever Vespi along for the ride.

“There they go again.” The Gipper (President Ronald Reagan) said it of Democrats in the 1980s for what he claimed was twisting the truth in congressional battles. The same phrase could be used in Vermont these days as opponents of Gov. Peter Shumlin and his administration produce a continous chorus of negativity about the state’s…

The Outside Story: The skinny on snakes By Susan Shea If you have a wood pile, you may have come across a shed snake skin ― a translucent, onion skin-like wrapper imprinted with the snake’s scale pattern. Or perhaps you’ve seen one along a foundation or stone wall. Why do snakes shed their skin? Most…

The summer of LeBron, part II Four years have passed since the last Summer of LeBron, when NBA fans and execs waited to see whether LeBron James – the best basketball player in the world – would sign a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers or jump ship to the Miami Heat. He stunned the…

By Dave Hoffenberg There is no better way to spend a Saturday then by giving back to the Rutland Community while enjoying a rocking and rolling country luau pig roast. If that sounds like a great time then head to The Local in Rutland July 19 at 5 p.m. It’s only $5 to get in…

By Dom Cioffi Have you ever been driving down the road, flipping through radio stations, when suddenly a song comes on that jettisons you back to a time or place when that particular melody played a role your life? It doesn’t have to be a song that you liked either. When I hear the Fine…

This time of year is full of reports of ticks bites, rashes, and worries about diseases. As is becoming more and more evident by the day, ticks are very active and very hungry for their blood meal at this time of year. The Lyme Action Network offers some common tips, and some little known facts,…

Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — On Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m., Enerjazz Big Band returns to Fair Haven for a concert in one of Vermont’s most beautiful parks. Enerjazz is a Rutland county based band that made its public debut a few years ago right here in Fair Haven. Since…

Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. — ROCHESTER — The next Rochester contra dance will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 7-10 p.m. at Pierce Hall, 38 Main St., Rochester. The fee to participate is a $5-10 sliding scale. Mary Wesley will teach dances to the music of Pete's Posse (Pete Sutherland on piano and fiddle;…

KILLINGTON — On Tuesday, July 8, the Killington Selectboard held a special meeting at 10 a.m. to review the professional report on the town’s Fire Department facilities. Architects Dore and Whittier were hired by the town to review the Fire Department facilities (which includes two stations), and provide recommendations for renovating the aging facilities. The final…

Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road in Killington welcomes back Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils on Thursday, July 17. The free concert runs from 6-7:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Library. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner, and enjoy the show! For more…

Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee invites you to a lecture and book signing by Pat Musick currently exhibiting her work in "Pulsation" at Chaffee Downtown Gallery, 75 Merchants Row on Wednesday, July 16 from 6-7 p.m. Rejoin them on Friday, July 18 from 7-8 p.m. for a lecture given by the other…