WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, announces the results of the 2020 “People’s Choice” awards for the 34th annual quilt exhibition, held July 18 – Sept. 7, 2020. Nearly 7,500 visitors viewed the exhibition and over 1,100 ballots were cast for favorite quilts. The results Full size quilts: First place: Diamonds and Hearts…

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.—PITTSFORD— Come join VT Terps, with support from Markowski Excavating and The Querrey Group, on Sept. 5 for free CBD for veterans and a drive through BBQ! VT Terps, founded in 2019 and owned by Dave, Sam and Greg Markowski, Dan Querrey, Mark Atwood and Jim Gilmore, are the producers…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening in Rutland and Windsor counties. Most crews will break at noon on Friday, Sept. 4 and be off Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Bethel – The bridge on…

The 2020 Tour de Slate “ride to end addiction” has ended, and the numbers are good . $27,031 was raised for Teen Challenge Vt. The money was presented on Aug. 31. The numbers break down like this: $26,031 will be matched by a matching donor for Teen Challenge. $1,000 was advanced to Teen Challenge back…

Saturday, Sept. 5—POULTNEY—Slate Valley Trails (SVT) is hosting its inaugural trail run race and fundraiser, the Slate Valley Scramble, on Saturday, Sept. 5. The race offers an 8k and half-marathon entirely on singletrack and double-track trails! This event is a fundraiser to support the ongoing stewardship and maintenance of SVT’s trail networks which are free…

Sept. 4- Sept 7—RUTLAND— In conjunction with the 2nd annual Central Vermont Horse Festival, “Some Horses Events & Expo” is a four-day event for all horse-lovers of all disciplines, whether or not you ride. Shows, demonstrations, clinics, and vendors, there something for horse enthusiasts of all ages! Head to the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland to shop…

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— FOLA’s first film since the Covid-19 pandemic started will feature the award-winning South Korean film, “Parasite.” It will be screened in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.. “Parasite” is a 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho,…

Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is offering a free webinar for Vermonters looking to take the next step in their education. The online event will provide an overview of certificate and training programs as well as explain how to apply for financial aid to pay for it. Participate via Zoom by…

Editor’s note: Leo Pond is a 14 year old political columnist from Chittenden, Vermont.  Leo Pond: What made you decide to run for governor? David Zuckerman: As I was contemplating whether to run or not I was really reflecting on the public service person I’ve been for the last 22 years and that I’ve always…

 14 positive cases identified thus far The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a community outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Rutland County. The outbreak is associated with people who attended a private party at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Wednesday, Aug. 19. To date, the Health Department has identified 14 cases among people who…

Killington Resort partners with Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) to expand food access with local products helping farms in the region and those facing food insecurity KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced on Aug. 26, a farm-to-trunk community grocery giveaway happening on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or until all 700 bags have been…

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By Katy Savage A new residential care facility is coming to Mendon next month. Bhakta Care, LLC is opening Vista Senior Living at the former Cortina Inn with a total of 67 units. Manish Saxena, who is overseeing construction, said the owner, Ravi Bhakta, had thought of repurposing the inn for the past 4-5 years.…

Whiskey entrepreneur plans agriculture project POULTNEY— The Green Mountain College campus, which closed last year because of declining enrollment and financial challenges, has sold at auction for $4.55 million, much lower than the $20 million appraised value. Raj Peter Bhakta, the founder of WhistlePig whiskey in Shoreham, had the winning bid on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Bhakta’s…

Odell A. D. Johnston, Sr., 76, of Pittsford, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 11, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1943 in Rhinebeck, New York, the son of Odell A. D. and Doris (Risch) Johnston. He spent his childhood in Saratoga Springs, New York., where he graduated from Saratoga Springs…