Boom, Boom! I hear the fireworks echo off the mountains, bright lights flashing before my eyes. Blue, green, red and white. They crackle, pop and bang, Illuminating the night sky. This brilliant display seems to go on forever, one shoots up, explodes and another one goes up. Some change colors, some are different shapes and…

Friday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—On Friday, Killington will host Play for Your Freedom, a day to appreciate our veterans and active service members at Killington Resort. All are welcome to join us for a morning showing of "PTSD: The Walking Wounded," a film that tackles the tough topic of PTSD through the lens of…

July 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts, Stone Valley Arts 145 E. Main St., Poultney holds it's 10th anniversary summer cook out on Saturday July 13, 5-7 p.m.  The event will feature a cookout,  art and live music featuring the local sounds of Mean Waltons, an acoustic bluegrass duo from the Rutland area. The gallery…

7/10 BOMOSEEN6 p.m. Lakehouse Pub & Grille – Shakey PinesBRANDON6 p.m. Brandon Inn (Behind) – Music on the Riverbend with Deb Bryson & the Hay BurnersLUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangPROCTORSVILLE6 p.m. Svec Memorial Green – Summer Concert Series with Soul RockersQUECHEE6…

Stepping out of the woods, I giggled to myself as I felt the mountain embrace me. The baby’s-breath reached up to my armpits, tickling me as I walked across the trail, following the narrow but well trodden path. But not right now. At the end of June, nature still overwhelms the path, no one from…

Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. —LUDLOW—Jane McGarry  is hosting a special SINGO Night on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m., to raise funds for the United Church of Ludlow’s “Ring Out Love” Capital Campaign. Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette, a.k.a. Sammy B, will perform the songs live, adding a unique twist to a fun event…

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid beverages that can dehydrate you, such as alcohol and caffeinated drinks. Keeping a bottle of water handy can help remind you to sip regularly. Wear Light Clothing: Opt for lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. These choices help your body…

Three projects in Windsor County are among the 11 to receive awards  Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Downtown Development Board announced Monday, June 17, the allocation of $1,787,989 in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation in 11 Vermont downtowns and villages across seven counties. “Revitalizing our downtowns is important…

The Hartland school budget re-vote will take place on June 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Damon Hall. Voting early: Once the ballots are ready you can vote in person at Damon Hall and give the ballot to the Town Clerk, even if it is before voting day. Ballots are expected to arrive on…

Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—BarnArts Feast and Field Music Series launches May 30 with a return of beloved Mexican fiddle virtuosos the Villalobos Brothers as celebrated season openers. The outdoor music series continues each Thursday through September with an eclectic selection of artists ranging from Vermont talent, such as Myra Flynn, Bow Thayer, and…

By Jerry Leblond

Friday,  May 31—WOODSTOCK—  Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society will hold its annual benefit gala & auction at Billings Farm & Museum, located at 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. The theme for this year’s event, “The Care We Give,” underscores the essential services and resources provided by the society, benefiting animals both during their stay and after…

Saturday, June  at noon—KILLINGTON—The Huck Finn Catfish Derby, a community event to benefit Killington Elementary School (KES), will be held ar at The Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington. For only $5, participants can register for the derby, with trophies awarded to the winners. The event promises a delightful afternoon with delicious burgers and hot…

Saturday, June 1at 1  p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Free Library, 638 Main St., will celebrate its new addition and the elevator on Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. The elevator will provide unprecedented convenience and ease of access for all. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served with music by The Plumb Bobs.…

Sunday, June 2nd, at 2 p.m.—GLOVER—Bread & Puppet Theater Presents: Museum Opening and The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show In the Bread and Puppet Museum and the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread & Puppet Farm, 753 Heights Road in Glover. An afternoon of music and puppet shows to celebrate the opening of the B&P…