By David Goodman/VTDigger Ken Squier, an American broadcasting legend and a beloved champion of Vermont, died on Nov. 15, following a brief illness. Squier, who spent most of his life in Waterbury and Stowe, was 88 years old. In January 2018, Squier became the first journalist inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a recognition of…

  Richard Moore, of Glastonbury, Connecticut and Rutland, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 8. He was the beloved husband of Helen Krzyczynski. Rick was born Jan. 26, 1945 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, to Noah and Hilda (Stahle) Moore.  In 1981 he founded Richard Moore Construction in Killington and served as its president until his retirement…

  Favorite Mikaela Shiffrin is off to strong start, will she win her 90th Cup? Staff report As the women’s World Cup athletes prepare to race Superstar in Killington this weekend,  Mikaela Shiffrin is off to a strong start after her record-breaking season last year.  Shiffrin won the women’s World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland…

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  As the year comes to a close, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking annual reports on surface water use. Under the newly enacted Act 135 of 2022, any person withdrawing surface water must file an annual report with DEC by January 15, 2024. The purpose of Act 135 is to collect baseline…

I sit in a semi lotus position in the Bear Cave, seeking solace to quiet and comfort my anxious racing mind. I know I have come to a place of tranquility, knowledge and wisdom gained over eons. I close my eyes and simply breathe. I am transported to a winter wonderland with glittering ice and…

  Where did cords with old-fashioned plugs go? I was surprised not too long ago when I bought a new electric toothbrush. I took it out of the box and searched for the plug that would go into an electric outlet. It was quite a surprise to find none! I know I live in yesteryear…

  I make the first few turns and I can feel my right leg is uncooperative. My femur is initializing the turns just fine but I can feel the latency on the finish, causing the inside edge of my tip to get caught on whatever sugar snow it can find. The delay in my right…

  In 1934, a radio show entitled “The Major Bowes Amateur Hour” was launched across the United States, making it one of the first known talent shows with a national audience.  The weekly show was hosted by Edward Bowes (a well-known radio personality of the time), who was convinced audiences would be intrigued by regular…

  During the autumn months, many birds migrate from their summer breeding grounds in the Northeast to warmer wintering areas south of our region. Migratory birds include many species of raptors and waterfowl, which we often notice because of the birds’ large size and their tendency to travel in groups. Sometimes, as is the case…

Generosity and outreach: opportunities abound in November November: The awkward middle child between Halloween candy and Christmas cookies     As the transition from fall to winter, November is for change and preparation. That means it is time to give your rooms, wardrobe, body and mind a de-clutter. Get rid of things you don’t need,…

  Snowflakes, They shimmer, They shine,  Oh so tiny, Oh so many, Thousands and thousands, Cover the ground, Swirling and twirling, Dancing in the sky, Blanketing the ground frosty white, It looks like some magical land, Powdered sugar falling, Marshmallow clouds, But no this is earth, As beautiful as can be, Outside in nature, Is…

  Whether you’re a scroller of Instagram or TikTok or whether you’re watching the talking heads on mainstream media, it’s all just flickering shadows on the wall. The Allegory of Plato’s Cave is as real now as it ever was. As long as you keep your mind and your soul chained to the wall, you…