By Katy Savage Woodstock is among 40 towns that will ask voters if they want to allow cannabis dispensaries on Town Meeting Day — it’s unclear if the voter will approve it or not. A survey by Woodstock residents last April found the town was split. “It’s pretty up in the air,” said Victoria Littlefield,…

By Mary Ellen Shaw We pretty much know that in this day and age “screen time” takes up a good portion of a person’s day…even in their spare time. But how did people spend their free time back in yesteryear? Hobbies filled the spare time of many people. Today’s technology has changed our hobbies, even…

By Merisa Sherman I don’t know where memories of the U.S. Pro Tour came from in my mind. I guess I’m just stuck on ski racing these past few weeks. Even though I freaking hate ski racing. Maybe I’m changing my mind? But the memory was unshakable: These guys were absolutely nuts and so ridiculously…

By Susan Shea During winter, I catch glimpses of crows as they fly swiftly over our valley, cawing, or gather in small groups to feed on roadkill along the highway. Sometimes I find their wandering tracks leading to holes in the snow where a crow probes for food. These sightings have made me curious about…

By Kevin Theissen Almost everyone must become a caregiver to a loved one at some point in their lives. It could be due to unexpected circumstances or old age and it’s important to prepare in case you must take on this responsibility. If you are a caregiver, you know how taxing it can be, in…

By Dom Cioffi When I wake up, one of the first things I do after I grab a cup of coffee is sit down with my iPad and read the news. I used to read the daily newspaper every morning, but the high delivery costs and ease of consuming online editions rendered this easier. (Thank…

By Sarah Mearhoff/VTDigger After more than a decade in office, Secretary of State Jim Condos is retiring from his post overseeing Vermont’s statewide elections system at the end of his current term. The 30-plus-year veteran of local and state politics announced his plan to retire in a Tuesday, Feb. 15, virtual news conference and also…

15 skiers and riders honored for perfect record this season Killington Resort celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the 100 Day Club on Feb. 12, on its 100th day of the season. The 100 Day Club is a badge of honor for Killington Resort regulars. As part of the club, guests receive an exclusive hat, sticker,…

By Katy Savage After Vermont school districts have grappled with how to deal with offensive school mascots, a new law may prevent schools from having mascots with racial or ethnic ties. The Senate Education Committee discussed a bill on Tuesday, Feb. 8 that would prohibit schools from having offensive mascots and branding. Bill S.139 would…

Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Afterschool announced Feb. 9 that a new round of grants for afterschool and summer programs is now open for a wide variety of organizations — including non-profits, municipalities, and licensed/regulated providers of school age childcare. The announcement follows the successful Summer Matters grant initiative, which used funds…

By Curt Peterson The Windsor Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) configuration and enrollment working group continued discussions Wednesday, Feb. 9 about rebranding the consolidated district that serves the towns of Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Pomfret, Pittsfield, Plymouth and Reading. The next step is surveying all stakeholders, asking for input regarding changing the district’s name at…

By Curt Peterson Here are the candidates for school board representation and select board in the seven Windsor Central Unified Union School District towns. In the running: Barnard (Clerk Diane Rainey) Barnard nominations and elections are executed from the floor during Town Meeting. WCUUSD district: one open seat Select Board: one open seat Bridgewater (Clerk…

Starting Monday, Feb. 14, Rutland Regional Medical Center will expand visitation for patients, allowing each patient to have two consistent visitors. This change comes as Covid-19 cases trend downward in Rutland and across Vermont and the hospital closes its public vaccination clinic. “Our goal always is to keep our patients safe,” said President & CEO…

By Annette Smith Editor's note: Annette Smith is the executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment, a non-profit that believes Vermont’s economic growth depends on its environmental health. It was founded in 1999 by citizens in southwestern Vermont who joined together to deal with an inappropriate industrial development project. When it comes to building…

By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Vermont-schooled snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis has won her second gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. The Stratton Mountain School graduate first snagged gold at the women’s snowboard cross Wednesday, Feb. 9 —16 years after infamously stumbling in the homestretch of the 2006 inaugural race — the first domino in a line…