Friday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Mapping for Resilience research team will host a community meeting for residents and people who work in the greater Ludlow and Cavendish area at the Ludlow Community Center. This event is being held so that people can connect or reconnect, share stories and memories of responding to …

Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. - RUTLAND - Join us for nn artist talk by Fran Bull “Cherishing your Inner Worlds” at the Chaffee Art Center on Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Free, but an RSVP is needed. Artist Fran Bull will delve into the many ways we can come…

Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. - KILLINGTON – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announces the 2024 Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series lineup.  The 10-week free concert series begins June 29 with singer-songwriter and multi-dimensional artist Ben Goldsmith and features top names from the regional and national…

Sunday, June 30at 6 p.m. - ROCHESTER -  The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents Triton Brass, winners of the Fischoff Competition. The concert is presented free to the public in Rochester park in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the RCMS and promises to be an engaging performance. Triton Brass quintet will present music spanning…

Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. - KILLINGTON - Now in its 42nd season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes much pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2024. On Saturday evenings from June 29 through July 20 the…

WED 6/26 BARNARD6:30 p.m. Fable Farm – Shakespeare’s MacbethLUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFaveSOUTH POMFRET6:30 p.m. Artistree – Sandiland & Vincent THURS…

Dear Editor, Back in late February, I had to stand up at Town Meeting and tell my community that I anticipated our taxes would increase by double digits. It wasn’t fun. We’re looking at a 15% increase and I’m not at all happy about it. I have to pay it, too. My town elected me…

Dear Editor, As this school year ends, schools are celebrating graduations. This is an important moment for all our students, families, and educators across Vermont. It is a celebration that public education is at the center of our communities and the foundation of our democracy. As our high school graduates around the state go out…

Dear Editor, As many may know, this week was the annual AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) tournament at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) here in Killington. It is a wonderful event bringing in families from around the world. I have been lucky enough to volunteer there for a number of years and I always…

By Gov. Phil Scott Editor’s note: At his weekly press conference Wednesday, June 19 Governor Phil Scott addressed the impact the Legislature’s veto overrides will have on Vermont taxpayers, workers and families and their ability to afford to live in the state. What follows is a transcript of his remarks. The Legislature voted to override…

After a well-lived life, long-time Killington Vermont resident Margaret “Omi” Schiessl passed away at age 88 on March 4, 2024, in Parrish, Florida.  Schiessl’s testament in life was to spread love to her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, Oma, sister, and friend born on Jan. 2, 1936, in Nürtingen, Germany. She…

The town of Killington announced the appointment of Kevin Hewitt as the new highway foreman as of June 24. Hewitt is currently employed in the town’s highway department and brings an abundance of experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction management to the team, with a strong foundation of knowledge of Killington's needs, the town stated…

Four Vermont girls from New England’s only rodeo team will face competitors from most U.S. states and abroad By Juan Vega de Soto/VTDigger A weeklong junior high rodeo is being held this week in Des Moines, Iowa. Events run Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29 and Vermont had representation on that national stage for the…

Staff report “On July 19th, we will open the Access Road to two-way traffic on a gravel surface. It will remain this way going forward until work along edges of the road are completed,” Markowski Excavating, Inc. explained in a news release Tuesday, June 25.  Once the road has been opened, more communication companies will…

Slate Valley passes budget after $524,000 cut Staff report Slate Valley Unified Union School district successfully passed its budget, Tuesday, June 18. It was the district’s fifth attempt. The $30.5 million budget was approved 930-794 after roughly $524,000 was cut since it was first put out to voters on Town Meeting Day in March. The…