Board of trustees to make decision on name, Sept. 29 By Tiffany Tan/VTDigger The Vermont State Colleges System’s board of trustees will consider public comments before deciding whether to adopt “Vermont State University” as the new name for the planned consolidation of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Tech. About a thousand Castleton alumni, for…

How Okemo State Forest is using one-time Covid-19 relief money to improve public access and forest resilience By Christine McGowan, Vermont Forest Industry Network There is just one road up the back side of Mt. Holly in Okemo State Forest. Originally built in the 1980s for forest management, the road now also supports snow machines…

By Brett Yates KILLINGTON — The municipally-owned Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) has enjoyed a profitable season thus far, netting $28,000 more than it had at the same point last year, according to the Killington Select Board, which reviewed General Manager David Bowyer’s comparative budget report for the first two months of Fiscal Year…

By Ethan Weinstein MENDON — When Tropical Storm Irene destroyed Route 4 in Mendon at the end of August 2011, people said it would take until November to rebuild the road. But the reconstruction team, led by Doug Casella, rebuilt Route 4 in just 18 days. On Friday, Sept. 24, the town of Mendon celebrated…

BRANDON – Dr. Carrie Wulfman, MD, a family medicine physician of 30 years currently practicing at Brandon Primary Care, has been named chief medical officer (CMO) of OneCare Vermont. Dr. Wulfman will continue to practice at the Brandon facility while holding the position of CMO at OneCare Vermont, which is based in Colchester. As OneCare’s…

1-year-old. Neutered male. Corgi mix. Tan. I am sure to make you smile with our time spent together. I am just the happiest little boy and a perfect size. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org "I’m a 3-year-old…

By Brooke Geery For hundreds of years, people have used apples to keep doctors at bay and teachers happy for good reason. Whether you prefer pies, turnovers, or chomping into them fresh and raw, apples are one of the finest fruits out there. Vermont’s climate is prime for these sweet and hardy treats, and starting…

Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the 6th annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This celebration of the harvest pays special tribute to the apple. Visit our heirloom apple orchard and sample vintage apple varieties. The…

Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont Farmers Food Center hosts its 7th annual community fundraising dinner at VFFC. It has been working with local farmers, chefs, and restaurants to create a wonderful local, nutritious meal for our community. A drive-though take-out option is available 3-4:30 p.m. There is also safe outdoor…

Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — The Ludlow Elementary School parent teacher group (PTG) is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year, Harvest Festival. The festival, located on the front lawn of Black River High School will be filled with food, crafters, farm animals, kids games and fun, including a cow-plop bingo.…

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 — LUDLOW — Vermont Antiques Week 2021 has four shows with over 200 dealers showcasing folk art, furniture, stoneware, artwork, Americana, and much more. This year’s show includes Weston Antiques Show Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, The Black River Show Oct. 1 - 2, Antiques at The Ice House Oct.…

October 2 & 3 at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vermont Open Studio (VOS) celebrates as it hosts its 10th annual event. After more than a year of isolation, VOS is thrilled to be able to again welcome visitors into 68 studios and small galleries around Vermont. During the event, artists will be working in…

Cavendish Historical Society hosts walking tour Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. — CAVENDISH — At one time Spring Mill, better known as Fitton Mill, was located by the Cavendish Gorge. One of the largest employers in town, the area became known as “Fittonsville,” as boarding  house, tenements and even a school became part of the…

Tuesday, Oct. 5 — PAWLET — The board of the Pawlet Public Library announces its fall fundraiser, Root for the Library Raffle, which runs now through Oct. 5 when the drawing will be held. Raffle items are valued at $100 and over, including a cruise on Lake St. Catherine, outdoor patio furniture, $100 gift certificates…

Autumn is apple-picking season, and many farmers' markets, grocery stores and even roadside apple stands are chock-full of delicious apples this time of year. That makes fall the perfect time to whip up some apple-inspired foods. This recipe for stewed apples from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey) requires a tad more effort than…