Courtesy Vermont Symphony orchestra The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform "VSO Jukebox: Hammer & Glass" at The Paramount Theatre on February 10 at 7 p.m., featuring two percussionists for an immersive musical experience. Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO)will present an extraordinary musical journey with "VSO Jukebox: Hammer & Glass."  This innovative…

Submitted Sat. Feb. 10 and Sun., Feb. 11—WEST RUTLAND—The Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will host a return of its  popular show, “An Evening of Improvisation or Wing It”. The Valentine themed comedy show will be presented Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. The improv will be performed at the West…

Firehouse sign, crafted by Killington founder Preston Smith, is on display along with video about its making By Karen D. Lorentz Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. —KILLINGTON— While change often brings major improvements, it sometimes comes at the expense of losing a connection with the past and/or a sense of community.  That’s not the…

Courtesy Barn Arts Sat., Feb. 10 and Sun., Feb. 11—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The Junction Dance Festival holds  its annual fundraiser  at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction this weekend. The festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increase the visibility of the art of dance in the Upper Valley. For three years it has…

The 49 member team of Cobra Gymnastics in Rutland, wrapped up a successful weekend in New York at the well- attended Saratoga Winterfest competition. The start of their season included traveled to Albany, New York, Saco, Maine, Williston and Essex, Vermont. The teams found success at all events; highlights include two first place team wins at…

Courtesy Barn Arts Jack (Kevin Donohue) considers how to tell the truth to his beloved Gwendolen (Kyle Huck) and his ward Cecily (Dory Psomas). Fri., Feb. 9-Sat., Feb. 18—BARNARD—Barn Arts will present "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Barnard Town Hall, 115 North Road, in Barnard. The stage is set for laughter, love, and absurd…

            Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—There will be plenty to gear up for at Killington's Peace Park on Saturday, where legendary pro snowboarder Danny Davis will kick off the "Party in the Peace Park"  festivities in style. Join us for an epic celebration featuring smooth transitions, autographs, live music,…

Vermont Fish & Wildlife announced Monday, Feb. 5, that a Longnose Gar taken by a bowfishing angler in 2023 has been certified as a new state record. In May of 2023, Pennsylvania angler Jeremy Bicking was out bowfishing in the evening on Lake Champlain and took a gar that weighed 18.6 pounds. This big fish measured…

Submitted   By John W. Casella Editor’s note: John W. Casella is the chairman and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. The Vermont State Senate recently supported Governor Scott’s 2023 veto of H.158, an act relating to expanding the beverage container redemption system. The governor’s veto letter to the legislators expressed concerns on how H.…

Dear Editor, I am Andrew Gieda and I am running for Select Board. Most people know me as a builder, I’ve built homes and condos. I know how to repair almost anything. I’ve been fixing things for a long time. That is why I am asking you to vote for me. We have lots of…

Dear Editor, The Mountain Views Supervisory Union has recently been holding meetings with local communities asking for voter support to build a new middle and high school building on the site of the current complex in Woodstock. Having attended the recent meeting in Killington, I would first like to compliment the MVSU for their nerve in…

By Marc B. Schauber Editor’s note: Marc B. Schauber, of Dover, is the executive director for the Coalition for Vermont Student Equity. Act 127 of 2022, the law that corrected 25 years of injustice in our education funding system, is a good law. It allows all children in Vermont to receive an excellent education regardless of…

It’s no secret that school property taxes are heading higher. In the Dec. 1 letter from the Tax Commissioner, they were estimated to go up by 18.5%, based on a 12% increase in school district spending. That number is now over 20% statewide as proposed spending is now up 14.8% on average. Some of the…

As we say goodbye to our first month of our Legislative Session 2024, bills are beginning to pass and Vermont’s current challenges are being further articulated. Many are flood related. Our first Flood 2023 Recovery bill to pass both chambers is S.160, a tax abatement (relief for taxpayers) bill. The bill covers an abatement in…

Submitted Attorney General Charity Clark today announced Feb. 1 that Vermont will receive $1,079,000 as its share of a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publicis recognized the harm its…