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Halloween happenings haunt the region this week

October 23, 2024
The biggest Halloween events across the region take place this weekend, the most famous and well-attended of which is Rutland’s Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of the largest and longest running Halloween parades in the U.S., this being its 63rd year!   This weekend in Rutland it’s the Running…

Rutland City board of Aldermen greenlights first phase of TIF

October 23, 2024
Approval moves the city closer to infrastructure improvements, housing development, and growth The City of Rutland Board of Aldermen approved the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply to the state for a TIF District, at its meeting Monday night, Oct. 21.  This step “marks a significant milestone in the city’s…

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports seeks winter volunteer-instructors

October 17, 2024
Instructor training begins in November for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports KILLINGTON — Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports nonprofit organization in Vermont to offer daily, year-round sports and recreation for people with disabilities, is looking for energetic winter volunteer-instructors who have a dedicated passion for sports and who want to…

Cheating the season: tips for extending your garden past the first frost

October 17, 2024
 By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont probably all run out to the garden on a fall evening as the temperature drops and a frost warning is issued. We throw a sheet over our fruit-covered tomato plants to eke just a little more growing time from the rapidly evaporating season. Ghostly visions…

Vince Vaughn provides a good time in ‘Bad Monkey’

October 17, 2024
Fans of Vince Vaughn who’ve been waiting to see him flex his rapid-fire comedic muscles in a worthwhile venture can rejoice. The Vaughn we’ve longed to see, from his breakout role in “Swingers” to his scene-stealing role in “Wedding Crashers,” is on full display in Apple +’s new series, “Bad Monkey.” In this hopefully not…

Enter to win the 2025 Vermont Writers’ Prize

October 17, 2024
Annual prizes for poetry and prose celebrating Vermont are awarded by Green Mountain Power and Vermont Magazine. Winning entries in each category are published in the summer issue of Vermont Magazine and receive $1,250. The deadline to enter is Jan. 1, 2025. Entries are open for the 2025 Vermont Writers’ Prize, awarded each year in…

There’s no place like the stage: twists, turns, and punchlines from Vermont to Hollywood and back again – Nick Wevursky explains

October 17, 2024
Nick Wevursky, a standup comic in Rutland County, has always had a talent for finding humor in everyday life. Growing up across small towns in the Green Mountain state, he balanced activities like tending horse farms and snowboarding at Stratton, where his sister was a pro. Even as a kid, he loved making people laugh,…

YOH Theatre Players present Robert Caisley’s ‘Front’

October 17, 2024
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19—WOODSTOCK—The YOH Theatre Players will perform Robert Caisley’s "Front" at Woodstock Union High School on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The play, set in England during the Blitz, dives into the struggles of individuals and families as they navigate the horrors of war. Tickets on sale for $5-$10. "Front"…

Reed Foehl and friends to perform at Billings Farm & Museum with special guest Val McCallum

October 17, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl brings his soulful Americana-folk music to Billings Farm & Museum for a fall barn show on Oct.19. Foehl, who has made Vermont his home, will be joined by an impressive lineup of musicians, including guitarist Val McCallum, drummer Jeff Berlin, and fellow singer-songwriter Putnam Murdock. Tickets…

Renowned guitarist David Rogers to perform in South Pomfret

October 17, 2024
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—David Rogers, a prominent guitarist and composer, will perform at Artistree this weekend. The event offers an afternoon of diverse musical selections, including Spanish music, up-tempo Latin, The Beatles, pop song arrangements, music by J.S. Bach, and original compositions. Admission is $20. Rogers, described by The New York Times…

The quest to taste the finest butter in America

October 16, 2024
By James Kent My family are devoted fans of FX/Hulu’s “The Bear.” It’s one of the few shows the four of us watch together. My 16 and 12-year-old don’t share much in common, but they love “The Bear.” So, as you might imagine, we were all ready to binge season 3 when it premiered this…

Truck or Treat returns to downtown Rutland, Sunday

October 16, 2024
Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum hosts its much-anticipated 2nd annual Truck or Treat event from 1 to 4 p.m. This event promises an exciting combination of a “touch a truck” experience and a safe, supervised trick-or-treat for local children and families. The Truck or Treat event offers kids a chance to explore a variety…

Haunted Hillside Relay Race returns for its 4th year in Killington

October 16, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m—KILLINGTON—Prepare for a spooky, adrenaline-pumping afternoon as the Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) hosts its annual Haunted Hillside Relay Race on Saturday afternoon at Killington Base Camp. This event promises a fun-filled day of bikes, brews, and BOOs as riders compete in teams of three in a relay-style…

An Indigenous Day message

October 16, 2024
By Chief Don Stevens, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk – Abenaki Nation As the holiday season approaches, it gives us time to reflect on how we celebrate the Holidays. Whether you celebrate Columbus or Indigenous Peoples Day is a personal choice. Some gather together to celebrate the original inhabitants of this land, Columbus, or simply…

Support the Democratic ticket for Windsor County

October 16, 2024
Dear Editor, I am writing in support of the Democratic ticket for the Windsor County Senate district: Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Becca White, and Joe Major. Clarkson and White are seeking re-election, while Major hopes to bring his extensive town governance, housing, and racial justice experience to Montpelier as a new senator for our district.…