Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Koch of Killington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Matthew March, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve March of Howell, of Michigan. Matthew is also the grandson of Dorothy March of Fenton, Michigan.  Jennifer Koch is a 2016 graduate from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,…

A rare native wild cat—the Canada lynx—has been confirmed in Vermont for the first time since 2018 from video recorded on Aug. 17 in Rutland County, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W). “Canada lynx are endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally,” said Brehan Furfey, wildlife biologist and furbearer project leader with VTV&W.…

Michael Ferri has been an active part of the Killington community since 1970 when his parents bought a condo here. He’s a skier, homeowner, and parent of three former Killington Mountain School students.   Ferri is a driving force in the automotive industry, spearheading dynamic business ventures alongside his brother, Paul. Together, they own and operate Valvoline…

Phill Gross is a co-founder of Adage Capital Management, L.P. serving as managing director and healthcare portfolio manager at the firm since its founding in 2001.   His Killington story began in 1986 when he purchased his home and raised his family in the shadow of Killington Peak. He now owns two properties in the area,…

Dear Editor, In response to the guest editorial titled “Vt. Republicans face a choice,” the author implies being a Republican is amusing. He goes on about previous Republicans and the past. Reality check: it’s a new world. People talk about the “far right,” you know those that don’t think it’s OK for children to be…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Editor’s note:  Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM Extension master gardener and landscape architect in central Vermont. Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality? Areas where soil is left open and unvegetated are spots that are susceptible to erosion. Erosion happens…

By Rachel Sargent Mirus Water striders are a common sight on ponds, vernal pools, and puddles. During clear summer days, these insects seem to walk on water, a feat they accomplish through a combination of long legs that distribute their weight across the water’s surface and micro hairs that make these invertebrates extremely water repellent.…

As we drive by I hear the cows moo. I see the green trees that sway gently, the leaves dancing on the branches. I watch squirrels and birds jumping tree to tree. I see deer feasting on the grass in a nearby field. The sun sets slowly behind them, outlining the mountains. A lake reflects…

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 24-25—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from noon-7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will take place at Okemo Field (Bixby Field) at the intersection of Route 103 & Bixby Road in…

Saturday, Aug. 24—BARNARD— Block off your calendar for 7 hours of fun on Saturday as the Barnard Street Dance owns the day! This beloved, family-friendly event is in its third year of revival by BarnArts, and takes place primarily around Barnard Town Hall from 2-9 p.m. Local food vendors and a lineup of local bands…

Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Festival on Saturday, at 7 p.m. in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall. To make this a very special event, the main feature will be the classic comedy, “The Last Laugh”, which was first screened…

Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. —BRIDGEWATER— Cyndy Bittinger author of “Vermont Women, Native Americans & African Americans: Out of the Shadows of History,” will speak at the Bridgewater Grange on Sunday. Her book takes a fresh look at Vermont’s history, uncovering hidden stories, from the earliest inhabitants to present day citizens. One section includes Achsa Sprague of Plymouth,…

Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—A amateur dog show, Puppies and Pooches on Parade, will be held on the Woodstock Green this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone “with adorable pooches” were invited to register (registration closed Tuesday, Aug. 20). Prizes will be awarded to winners in several categories. The Vermont State Police…

Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m.—CASTLETON — The summer rodeo season is nearing its end. This Saturday is the second to last rodeo of the 10-week season, which began June 29 and ends Aug. 31. Events begin at 7:30 p.m. each week.  Pond Hill Pro Rodeo Company has produced rodeos for over 50 years at…

Saturday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—It’s that time of year, when the ducks are preparing for race down the Black River in the Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race to help a local group on Aug. 24 at noon.  This year the race proceeds will go to Lake Rescue Association of Ludlow. The Ludlow Rotary…