Would you like to learn from the experts how to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into “black gold” for your lawn and garden? You can by signing up for the 2020 Vermont Master Composter course, offered online Sept. 11 - Nov. 13. Through weekly modules, live online Q&A sessions with instructors (archived for…

Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The 51st annual meeting of the Middletown Springs Historical Society will convene at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Historical Society Building. Due to Coronavirus restrictions the meeting will be held outdoors under canopies, rain or shine, observing social distancing.  Please bring a face mask or shield…

RUTLAND—“Rutland Art Ramble” is a collaboration between organizations dedicated to fostering the arts and artists throughout the Rutland region. Starting Aug. 15, people in downtown Rutland may notice a new series of “Rutland Art Ramble” signs on windows along the streets of the city. The signs point to art exhibitions throughout the city, designed to enliven,…

KILLINGTON— The town of Killington offers two options for children interested in playing soccer this year. This first is the traditional fall soccer league, which includes twice weekly practice and Saturday games in Rutland. Games are tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 26. The second option is drills and skills. This option is for families not interested…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.—CAVENDISH—Each year the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) holds a “walk & talk” on the famous accident in Cavendish that ushered in the field of neuroscience and a clearer understanding of how the brain functions. This year’s emphasis will be on the “walk” portion, as the program will be held entirely…

As you can imagine, the staff at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) goes through a lot of supplies feeding and caring for the animals in the shelter. They are currently in need of certain items, so if you’d like to make a donation for the animals, they’d really appreciate it! The shelter needs paper…

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Lords and ladies all are invited to celebrate the sport of kings—falconry! Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3,000-year-old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Events include flighted raptor programs, an enchanted scavenger hunt, and live demonstrations of a real trebuchet catapult. You’ll even meet some modern-day…

Popular favorites by various composers performed Saturday, Sept, 12 at 7:30 p.m—BRANDON—As Vermont continues on the decline of infection rates of Covid-19, Barn Opera is able to provide an opportunity to experience live performance this fall. Brandon’s opera company, Barn Opera, will offer an evening of arias, duets, and scenes from opera and musical theatre, as a…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening in Rutland and Windsor counties.  Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Bethel – The bridge on VT 12 is open to traffic. No traffic impacts or delays are anticipated this week, but vehicles should note transition bumps…

A weekly series of virtual teen science cafés will introduce students in grades 7-12 to a diversity of topics ranging from living robots and environmental health to nanotechnology and climate change. University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H will host VTeen Science Exploration! every Wednesday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. from Sept. 16-Dec. 16. Each café gives teens…

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—About 25 vendors will be gathering on the lawn of Golden Stage Inn in Proctorsville (just 3 miles south of Ludlow) to showcase their crafts, food, and local honey. From fine linens to Vermont maple syrup, from hand crafted wooden toys to beeswax salves (and so much more!), you’ll find…

Nearly 200 Vermonters joined Senator Patrick Leahy and the Vermont Council on Rural Development for an online celebration of local leadership where VCRD announced the launch of the Vermont Community Leadership Network and the publication of the new Community Leadership Guide. “Strong, capable, and well-supported local leaders are a critical component of Vermont’s future success,”…

Funds to improve energy efficiency and build renewable energy systems for farmers, ag producers and small businesses The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $772,881 to Vermont, under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Funds will be used to improve energy efficiency and create renewable-energy systems in the state. “Renewable energy and…

Attorney General T.J. Donovan filed a lawsuit on Aug. 21 challenging the Trump Administration’s final rule to roll back requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that federal agencies review and assess the impact of their actions on the environment. The lawsuit, filed with a coalition of attorneys general, argues that the final rule…

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