Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 7 p.m. —WALLINGFORD—Celebrate The Wallingford Village Market and Mamma’s at the Market’s joint grand opening this Saturday. The event, held at the Village Market’s location on Main Street, just south of the intersection of Routes 7 and 140, announces the joining of two local establishments. Attendees can enjoy food…

Charmaine N. Willis, a native of Killington and political science scholar, recently published “Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions.” This new book, co-authored with Keith A. Preble, examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions, particularly its impact on countries considered international “pariah states” due to their violations of international norms. In…

On Oct. 26, Chuck Hughes will earn a prestigious recognition for his decades of dedicated service and support of Alpine athletics. Hughes has lived in Killington and Rutland his whole life and served as a leader in the ski industry for most of it.  “Generations have gone through the Killington Ski Club and KMS with…

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger Woodstock Police Chief Joe Swanson has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by state police, according to Eric Duffy, Woodstock’s municipal manager. In a press release issued Tuesday, Oct. 15, Duffy stated that Swanson was placed on administrative leave earlier in the day “as a precaution following a report…

Killington Resort announced details on the the forthcoming replacement of the Superstar Express chairlift during the summer of 2025, in a news release Tuesday, Oct. 22. The current high-speed quad will be replaced with a Doppelmayr UNI-G six-person chairlift. The new chair will be the first for the resort from that manufacturer. With this new…

By James Kent Perhaps all of the recent construction in Killington is to blame for stirring up nearby spooky spirits because this past weekend, more than a few of these seasonal haunters had taken up residence in the basement of the Killington Welcome Center.  The frights began last Thursday, Oct. 17, when the spirits leaned…

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Wobbly Barn Nightclub will open its doors for its annual Halloween party, with proceeds going to support Killington Fire & Rescue. This year, the event requires purchasing advanced tickets to ensure smoother entry and to prevent turning people away at the door. Burlington’s DJ Stevie B will kick off…

Sunday, Oct. 27, Noon-4 p.m. — NORWICH — Stop by Honey Field Farm, for a family-friendly Honey Field Halloween event. Activities include a kid’s haunted house with sections for all ages, face painting, pumpkin painting, and spooky crafts at DIY stations. Classic Halloween games will provide entertainment, while trick-or-treating will occur from 12:30-2 p.m. The…

RUTLAND — Just in time for Halloween, the Mystery Jack O’ Lantern contest is back for another year of fun! A tradition of the Rutland Halloween Parade, this contest keeps participants guessing until the big reveal at the parade’s finale. Rutland residents of all ages are invited to solve the riddle and submit their guesses…

Dear Editor, There’s a reason you see lots of signs for Alison Clarkson, Becca White, and Joe Major now: They are the cream of the crop running for the Vermont State Senate, and Windsor County voters recognize these stellar candidates. These 3 share a deep understanding of our communities’ needs and have records as public servants showing…

Dear Editor, As we enter the last weeks of this election cycle, it is important to recognize the characteristics that are most critical in a candidate — integrity, honesty, transparency, and a genuine desire to be sensitive to and to understand the needs of the people of Vermont. There can be no ulterior or self-serving…

Dear Editor, Don’t we all need to answer Trump’s … “So What!” Last week, unsealed evidence in one of Trump’s legal cases regarding efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election showed that in the hours after his Jan. 6 rally turned to violence and learning Vice President Mike Pence was moved to safety,…

Dear Editor, There are sharp distinctions between the Progressive Democrat Lt. Governor David Zuckerman and his challenger, a former longtime legislator, Republican John Rodgers. Rodgers left the Democratic Party this year and joined the Republican Party, because of runaway tax and spending passed by the Progressive Democratic super majority of legislators and their disregard for…

Dear Editor, Vermonters should vote for John Rodgers for Lieutenant Governor. For many of us, the Lieutenant Governor race is the only place our vote will make a difference this fall. Unfortunately, it is our only seriously contested statewide race; we know who is going to get Vermont’s three presidential electoral votes; and, in too…

Dear Editor, In early spring this year a small group of longtime school board members — most former, one current — got together to talk about pushing back against the steady attacks on our public schools, which are also longtime. We decided to start a grassroots effort, calling ourselves “Friends of Vermont Public Education.”  Our mission is…