Ribbon cutting slated for Dec. 17, public open house Dec. 18-19 Officials from Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will officially open the doors to their second permanent home in Vermont, Murphy’s Annex at Vermont Adaptive – Mt. Ellen, Sugarbush, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. An open house will be…

By Dom Cioffi Many, many decades ago, my grandmother bought herself a lake property. She had been ill for some time and was looking for a place to recuperate. In hindsight, it’s clear she was severely depressed, but back in the 1940s, they simply called it “exhaustion.” The property was old but my grandfather, being…

By Curt Peterson Starting in January the Select Board will start meeting in the community room at the new public services building on Killington Road that seats 50 – 60 people safely and comfortably, according to Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth. Access will still be available virtually via Zoom. Links will continue to be posted…

Do you have animal lovers and supporters of the RCHS on your gift list this holiday season? If so, RCHS has lots of items that will make purrrfect gifts for everyone on your list! Our stylish and cozy knit pom beanies will let people know you support RCHS, while keeping you warm this winter, and…

In towns with no zoning, reopened Supreme Court decision has big implications By Emma Cotton/VTDigger A recent decision issued by the Vermont Supreme Court would change the way Act 250, Vermont’s sweeping land use and development law, functions in towns without zoning and subdivision regulations. If it stands, the decision related to a proposed stone…

By Lola Duffort/VTDigger America’s school boards have once again become battlegrounds as a network of national groups stoke fears about “critical race theory,” a once-obscure academic theory turned by conservatives into a catch-all bogeyman signifying progressive school initiatives. In Vermont, it sometimes feels as if the moment has passed. Events held by right-wing activists and…

Last Thursday, Dec. 9, Rutland Regional Medical Center began restricting visitors in order to protect patients from rising Covid cases in the community. Adult inpatients will not be allowed to have visitors; a few patients, such as mothers in labor, will be allowed one designated essential support person per patient for the duration of the…

Sunday, Dec 19 —BRANDON — Brandon is painting the town in holiday lights. Two great events are happening this Sunday in Brandon. Holiday decorating contest The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Brandon residents to join in the holiday fun. There will be six categories judged this year: Residential – Currier and Ives Division…

By Ethan Weinstein Since its founding nine years ago, the Killington 100 Day Club has garnered hundreds of members. At least 10 are hoping to make this season their 10th straight with at least 100 days on snow — what might yet be called the 1,000 Day Club. Paul Holmes, of Killington, is one of…

By Grace Benninghoff/VTDigger Romance scams are spreading, and the Vermont attorney general’s office of consumer assistance has issued a series of videos and other resources to help Vermonters avoid the widespread and particularly devastating tactic. Here’s how it works: A scammer creates a fake online identity — it could be on a dating website, social…

By Ethan Weinstein With cases rising country-wide, Governor Phil Scott and his administration focused their weekly Covid press conference on encouraging Vermonters to get their booster shots and faulting the unvaccinated for the state’s current surge. “It’s become clear that this isn’t going away anytime soon,” Scott said. “If you’re still unvaccinated, I want to…

Tickets and season passes now available Jan 1 - March 12 — WOODSTOCK — The 12th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series returns to the Billings Farm Theater with 10 documentary films from around the world. These diverse films reflect Billings Farm & Museum’s vision to share place-based stories of people near and far, to engage…

By Brett Yates On Dec. 12, the Chittenden Select Board finalized its municipal budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which will begin on July 1 next year. Voters will approve or reject the board’s general fund expenditure budget and highway budget on Town Meeting Day, March 1. Under the board’s recommendation, the general fund…

By Curt Peterson In January, 33 area volunteer firefighters will earn their Level I certification by passing a 100-question written exam, and by demonstrating at five “practical stations” that they know how to use equipment, gear and ladders, and how to tie knots necessary for safe firefighting work. The accreditation will be the end of…

The Chaffee Art Center is hosting a fundraising project featuring 14 Chaffee member artists’ work. Calendars are $10 each; $25 for three calendars; $35 for five calendars; or $60 for 10 calendars. To order your own, visit the Chaffee Art Center during open hours from 12-4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday or on Saturday from…