The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation announces the installation of 15 new roadside historic sites markers for 2025. These iconic green and gold markers allow places and people to come alive, sharing glimpses into the history of our Brave Little State. To date, there are 335 markers placed throughout Vermont.   “The Vermont Roadside Historic Site Markers…

By Shaun Robinson and Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After a drawn-out day of disagreements and false starts, the Vermont Legislature bailed on its plan to wrap up business for the year on Friday, May 30, failing to come to a deal, at least for now, on this year’s landmark education reform bill. So strained were the talks, the House and…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editors’ Note: This is part of a series on factors that enabled Killington to become the Beast of the East. Information is from author interviews for the book Killington, “A Story of Mountains and Men.” The rapid learning with GLM was made possible in part by the use of top-of-the-line equipment.…

RUTLAND — The Rutland South Rotary Club has donated $2,500 to the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library, furthering its mission to support programs that empower local youth and promote lifelong learning. The Imagination Library, founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, is a global early literacy initiative that delivers free books each month to…

June 6, 7, 8 —WOODSTOCK—Pride of Woodstock returns with its second annual celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, creativity, and inclusion, launching with a welcome reception on the front lawn of the Woodstock Inn & Resort. More than 400 people attended the inaugural event in 2024, and this year’s festival expands its programming with new events, including…

Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. — ROCHESTER — Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to gather in the heart of Vermont’s trail country for Ridgefest 2025, a day-long celebration of adventure, community, and the growing network of trails supported by the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective. Hosted by Green Mountain Bikes (105 No. Main St., Rochester), the event…

June 7—KILLINGTON—Two family-friendly events are set to draw crowds in Killington on Saturday, June 7. First up is the annual Touch-a-Truck event at Sherburne Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids and adults alike can get up close with vehicles from the Killington Police and Fire Departments, GMP, Killington Auto, Town Garage, Regional Ambulance, Deer…

In classrooms across the Upper Valley, students are trading textbooks for scripts—and discovering newfound confidence in the process. Now in its eighth season, BridgeUP: Theater in the Schools, a program led by Northern Stage, is transforming the way elementary and middle school students experience Shakespeare. By bringing professional teaching artists directly into classrooms, BridgeUP immerses…

June 23-July 3 — WEST RUTLAND — Area teens will have the opportunity to explore the traditional craft of stone carving this summer through a free workshop hosted by The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. Open to students aged 13 to 19, the program runs from Monday to Thursday, June 23 to July 3, and…

Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites families, nature lovers, and curious minds of all ages to Remarkable Reptile Day, a full-day event celebrating the fascinating world of reptiles. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy hands-on activities, live animal encounters,…

Dear Editor, Someone should advocate for a town auditor given the constant rumors of ethical lapses and financial irregularities. Vito Rasenas, Killington

Dear Editor, All of this school spending, better referred to as overspending, is now coming home to roost. Had there been corresponding results in outcomes, there may have been different mindsets to be under discussion. Remember now, the voters went to the polls and spoke loudly and clearly on the education money issues that are…

By David F. Kelley Editor’s Note: David Kelley is a Vermont attorney. He lives in Greensboro and is a former chair of the Hazen Union School Board. He was part of the legal team that represented more than two dozen rural elementary school districts that appealed forced mergers under Act 46. The road to education…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editors’ Note: This is part of a series on the factors that enabled Killington to become The Beast of the East. Quotations are from author interviews for the book “Killington, A Story of Mountains and Men.” The most radical development at Killington was to experiment with the short ski and a…

RUTLAND — Local officials, nonprofit leaders, and community members gathered in Rutland on Wednesday, May 21, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Maplewood Commons Apartments. This new 30-unit housing development will provide permanently affordable homes for families. The project is a joint effort by Cornerstone Housing Partners and Evernorth, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating and…