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…

Oct. 2 & 3 — Attention art lovers: mark your calendars for the Vermont Open Studio Weekend happening at Stone Valley Arts Center at Fox Hill in Poultney on Oct. 2 and 3. Stop by and enjoy meeting local artists! This year’s event will showcase the work of local artists including Dick Weis, Denise Letendre,…

By Gary Salmon Just as fall is appearing, two trees pop into the landscape whose color will be okay but whose form is what catches the eye. They both live in Rutland, one on Court Street across from Grace Church and the other, a quiet life at the Godnick Center out on the Deer Street…

By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul The deep purple caught my eye, an unexpected color amid the autumn-hued palette of gold, red, and orange. I stooped to look more closely, thinking perhaps someone had dropped some manmade thing on this grassy, well-traveled path along a hardwood stand. But, no, it was a flower, its summery-colored petals closed…

It’s time to make your pet a star! The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding an online pet photo contest, Pet Mania, from Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. until Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. For $5, you can submit up to five photos of your furry friends. Then, make sure to let your friends…

By Merisa Sherman With great care, the BF lowered our favorite canoe into the water. With the new influx of cold weather, the water was perfectly see-through and you could see the sun shining on the rocks below the surface. The light even shone through the canoe, highlighting the handmade seams and creating even more…

By Kevin Theissen Healthcare can be one of the priciest yet most essential parts of life’s journey. And yet, many struggle to utilize the financial tools that may help. Take health saving accounts (HSAs), for example. In 2019, 55% of those with HSAs that did not record a distribution also did not receive either employee…

By Dom Cioffi When I go to bed at night, I generally read before finally shutting things down. In the past, my reading came via books, but since the iPad was released in 2010, that device has become my main source of material. I love the iPad for many reasons, but mostly because I have…

The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Tuesday, Sept. 28, that The Old Mill Marketplace Owners Association of Bridgewater and Woodstock was fined $15,000 for operating a public water system out of compliance with the Vermont water supply rules. Public water systems vary from the large municipal systems to small private…

By Brett Yates Following a swift redesign of the junction of Holden Road and Dam Road earlier in September, the town of Chittenden now aims to beautify its new T intersection. On Sept. 27, the Chittenden Select Board approved a request by the town’s planning commission to use $1,500 (already budgeted for undefined “professional services”)…

By Curt Peterson London Bridge isn’t the only one falling down — State Route 12’s Bridge No. 3 over Lull’s Brook in Hartland Four Corners has been narrowed to one lane and controlled by a traffic light for several months due to failing components. Route 12 serves as the main artery between Hartland and Windsor…