The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing a list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered. The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam…

Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short play festival via Zoom on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The festival is free of charge and open to the public. Talk backs with playwrights, performers and directors will follow the Saturday and Sunday performances. The…

Vermont utilities are warning customers of a phone scam. In a sudden surge of calls, the scammers claim to be from a Vermont utility, including Green Mountain Power (GMP), Burlington Electric Department (BED), Vermont Gas, (VGS), Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA), and Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC), and then demand immediate payment and…

158th Fighter Wing will return by summer of 2021 National Guard will deploy starting in September 2020 for up to six months to multiple locations. Airmen will deploy in small groups throughout the fall in support of U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT), U.S. Air Force Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Air Force European Command…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—JAG Productions and Pride Center of Vermont will close out Vermont’s Pride Week with Out Here, a live-stream showcase of regional BIPOC LGBTQ+ artists on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds raised will go to G.L.I.T.S. (Gays and Lesbians Living In…

After much deliberation, CRAG Vermont is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2020 Vermont Climbing Festival! Of course, safety and the health of the community during these uncertain times is their top concern, so like a good trad climber they’ve taken stock of the situation, assessed what gear they have left and have committed to remaining flexible…

Sept. 12-19 is EAB awareness week In keeping with the flight habits of the emerald ash borer (EAB), the ash tree predator that has destroyed millions of ash trees in the country, Bob Brandt is pictured as he removes one of the “purple traps” used to capture adult EAB beetles.  EAB was first located in…

MIDDLEBURY— Since 1966 the garden at Middlebury’s Sheldon Museum has served as a relaxing, quiet escape for visitors to enjoy the colorful, period flowers and plants. Volunteer members of the Middlebury Garden Club have designed, planted, and cared for the garden for decades. The garden is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. Five new…

RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, Rutland’s very own children’s museum located in the heart of downtown, has hosted the Lip Sync Battle at the Paramount Theatre for the past three years as its largest annual fundraiser. With coronavirus cancelling events all over the country, the team at Wonderfeet has gotten creative about how to continue the tradition…

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…