Aug. 6-7 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is excited to announce the 2021 Incredible Insect Festival! New this year, VINS invites everyone to join for both virtual and in-person events. On Friday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m., VINS will be hosting a virtual webinar just for VINS Members, “Growing Up as…

TV personality and paranormal researcher Brian Cano brings his "History of the Paranormal" program to Wilson Castle in Proctor, Aug. 6-7 Aug. 6-7 — PROCTOR — Brian Cano will be hosting tours of his popular interactive exhibit during the daytime from noon-4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday , with investigations slated for 7 p.m. and…

Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The White River Junction U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System announced this month that Re-Creation’s “Rockin’ in the USA!” show will appear at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction on Aug. 5 bringing a new stage presentation to veterans and their…

Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.— FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back Mellow Yellow to the stage. According to a recent news release from the band, the group “pays tribute to the 60s and 70s with truly authentic renditions of some of the genre’s greatest songs. With attention to detail, the…

Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association and the town of Cavendish invite everyone to spend an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville on Wednesday, Aug. 4, starting at 6 p.m. when the annual summer music series continues with the sounds of Gypsy Reel.…

Grillmasters insist that just about everything tastes a little better when cooked over a flame. Even though grilling often is reserved for lunch or dinner, there’s something to be said about preparing breakfast on those hot grates as well. According to Andrew Schloss and David Joachim, authors of the cookbook “Mastering the Grill: The Owner’s…

July 7 at 6:30 p.m. — HARTFORD — Join us at Lyman Point Park for a concert in the park featuring Chad Hollister. Hartford’s summer concert series, held ever Wednesday evening, continues with Hollister’s acoustic rock. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert. Hollister has opened for such greats as Bob Dylan,…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Rock Landscaping vs. First Stop Base Camp Rock Landscaping completed their undefeated season with a shutout, mercy win over First Stop Base Camp (FSBC). Rock is poised to repeat as league champs, although this is their first No. 1 seed. FSBC started out strong, loading the bases but stranded the runners…

The Rutland County Humane Society reminds owners that pets need special care during the hot, summer months! When the temperature rises, dogs and cats should be inside with air conditioning or fans, or in the shade if outside. All animals need access to lots of clean, cold water to help them stay hydrated. Pets can…

By Merisa Sherman Like so many of you, I have been watching the Olympics as much as possible over these past two weeks. Not having cable makes it a bit tricky, but I’ve been able to catch a moment here or there while waiting tables as the entire room stops eating. In unison, every table…

By Susan Shea Decayed wood crumbled underfoot as I stepped on a mossy log. The ground was almost hidden by a lush, diverse growth of wildflowers and ferns. Brown scapes of wild leeks poked up above mottled leaflets of Virginia waterleaf and heart-shaped leaves of wild ginger. A green canopy of mostly sugar maple and…

By Cassandra Tyndall If you’re considering a reset of your goals and plans that may have fallen by the wayside at the height of the season, then it may pay off to pause a while longer. The first week of August is a bit like July’s hangover. There may still be some mess to clean…

By Kevin Theissen Information vs. instinct: When it comes to investing, many people believe they have a “gift” for choosing good investments. But what exactly is that “gift” based on? The truth is, the choices we make with our assets can be strongly influenced by factors (many of them emotional) that we may not even be…

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BOSTON—Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports on Thursday night, July 22, received the $10,000 first-place award in Vermont as part of the 7th annual IMPACT awards, a joint initiative of the Red Sox Foundation and the Ruderman Family Foundation which this year focused on supporting organizations whose mission includes raising awareness on the issue of mental…