Rutland American Legion is having a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 27, starting at 9 a.m. at the Legion parking lot. If you have an old flag that needs to be retired, you may drop it off at the Rutland American Legion Post 31 on 33 Washington St. in Rutland for proper retirement. Please…

By Rep. Jim Harrison That must have been the feeling of the special pension task force when they found a path forward to a plan to address the growing pension funds liability. Initial indications suggest it was very much a compromise reached by all on the special committee last Monday (three Democrat and two Republican…

Wintersteiger announced Jan. 3 the signing of two U.S. Ski Team athletes with ties to Vermont — Paula Moltzan and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, to their roster of brand ambassadors and pros. Both alpine ski racers were a natural fit for a Wintersteiger Group partnership. Growing up under the tutelage of Buck Hill Ski Club legend, Erich…

Planning ahead can help make adverse situations more manageable. Such is the case when storms strike and the power goes out. Extended power outages may not be pleasant, but some proactive planning can make it easier to withstand blackouts. Establish a local support network. Support can be just as valuable as supplies when confronting power…

By Victoria Gaithier The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is gearing up for winter and Black History Month exhibitions. “We are in Vermont, and it’s cold. I thought it would be kind of fun to do ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ and because February is not far off to feature BIPOC artists for Black History Month,”…

Catching up with Leaderboard Larry By Brooke Geery Larry L. is still in the lead. If you open the Killington app and toggle over to Season then tap Vertical Feet, you’ll find him sitting comfortably at No. 1. He’s logged well over 1.5 million feet of vertical as of Jan. 17, taking nearly 1,400 left…

Saturday, Jan 22 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK —The Woodstock Vermont Film Series will present “Try Harder” a humorous and heartfelt look at the reality of the American college application process. The documentary focuses on San Francisco’s top public high school, Lowell High school, where seniors are stressed out. As they prepare…

Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 a.m. — NORWICH — Have you ever wanted to try riding a fat bike in the snow? How about an electric fat bike? Come try this amazing winter activity while supporting the Upper Valley Land Trust. No prior experience necessary. On Saturday, Jan. 22, Vermont Bike & Brew will be…

Kimchi, sauerkaut, fermented foods workshop with Chef Emery Saturday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — According to scientists, fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha increase the diversity of gut microbes and lead to lower levels of inflammation. It turns out these can be easy to make at home and fun too. Who…

A postmodern fairytale about love and loss Jan. 21-30 — PUTNEY — The Wild Goose Players are proud to present the world premiere of “Food & Shelter” by award-winning playwright Sean Hurley. Written at the outset of the pandemic and safely rehearsed throughout, the Next Stage production opens Jan. 21 and will run through Jan.…

Jan. 20-22 — VIRTUAL — Farms will have an opportunity to learn about farmer profitability, grazing rented land, how to best communicate with employees and related topics at the 26th annual Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference, Jan. 20-22. The virtual conference will address the theme, “Grazing as the Roots of a Thriving Community and Healthy…

The 2022 tax season officially opens Jan. 24 at both the federal and state levels. This is the date that the Internal Revenue Service and Vermont begin accepting and processing personal income tax returns for tax year 2021. The Vermont Dept. of Taxes offers the following tips to make filing and getting your refund easier…

As winter sets in, many Vermonters are preparing for one of the most popular cold weather pastimes in the state — ice fishing. Anglers spend more than 400,000 days each winter ice fishing in Vermont, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Dept. is encouraging more people to give it a try. Department fisheries biologist Shawn…

Jan. 23-24 — SOUTH POMFRET — BarnArts will be holding auditions for “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams on Sunday, Jan. 23 and Monday, Jan. 24 at the Grange Theatre in South Pomfret. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948 and is Tennessee Williams' most famous work. The production, directed by…

Krista Neary has recently joined Killington Pico Realty as a member of its ever-growing sales team. Neary is a life-long Vermonter, originally from Colchester. She moved to Killington after graduating from the University of Vermont and has lived here fulltime ever since. Neary has been immersed in the Killington community working in local restaurants, ski…