By Kevin Theissen “Will I outlive my retirement money?” That’s one of the top fears for people who are starting to prepare for their retirement years. So I have to tilt my head a bit when I see headlines that say, “Here’s how much money Americans think they need to retire comfortably.” $1.9 million is…

By Mary Ellen Shaw You may not be ready to think about spring bulbs when fall hasn’t arrived yet, but now is the time to do just that! Finding the bulbs you want amidst the pandemic could be a challenge. It’s a good idea to begin the quest now especially if you want a choice…

By Brett Amy Thelen The living light of bioluminescent organisms like fireflies, anglerfish, and marine plankton is legendary. The dazzling light shows put on by synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are so popular that park managers have had to institute a lottery system for viewing them. An entire recreation industry has grown…

By Merisa Sherman I could feel my braid begin to whip around in all directions behind me as we took off from the stop, leaving the dirt drive and heading out onto the pavement. My right hip dropped toward the road as my left side body squinched in an effort to stay upright. Slowly, the power…

After collecting hundreds of thousands of pounds of food for Rutland County residents over its existence and watching the need balloon due to Covid-19, the GMP Food Challenge is going digital with cash donations that the Rutland Community Cupboard can turn into food for Vermonters needing assistance. “With record requests for folks needing help, and…

By Dom Cioffi I had to take a lengthy drive recently — 14 hours to be exact. That’s a long time to sit in a car, no matter how comfortable the seats are. When my wife, son and I go on a road trip, I generally do all of the driving. I can do a…

Although the stills are not up and running quite yet, the restaurant at Still on the Mountain - Killington Distillery opened Aug. 21 with a selection of food, beer and wine. They’ll be open Fridays and Saturdays 3-9 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 802-422-3595. After extensive renovations to the former Santa Fe Steakhouse located at 47 Old…

MANCHESTER—The Southern Vermont Arts Center is pleased to announce that it will be hosting new exhibitions in both Yester House and the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum. Yester House The late summer/early fall Yester House solo exhibitions, opened on Aug. 22, showcasing eight artists from around the region. Each artist was handpicked to show their…

An art contest sponsored by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. invites participants to get outside and help celebrate 100 years of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) conservation with an art contest commemorating Vermont’s legacy of wildlife-based recreation and healthy lands and waters. In 1920, Sandbar Wildlife Management Area in…

LUDLOW—School closings, stay home orders, social distancing and other aspects of the coronavirus pandemic have brought Vermont families back together. Our youngest children now need more things to do at home than ever before. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library can help preschool children cope with the “new normal.” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program…

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is fortunate to get a lot of community support and there are many people who want to help the  organization and the animals they  care for. Here are a few easy ways supporters can help RCHS. Shop at Amazon using AmazonSmile and select RCHS as your charity of choice.…

Aug. 29-30—Catamount Trails Association has called its Northeast Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont the hardest race anyone can do, and that statement is even more true this year. This year, since playing together safely is out, they’ve gone virtual. The plan is pretty simple. Participants earn chances to win a bunch of sweet prizes by accumulating…

Virtual forum held Aug. 27 in Rutland The coronavirus pandemic has hit Vermonters and their communities hard. As the summer brings re-openings and a partial restart of the economy, coming together to discuss strategies that accelerate recovery and build ongoing resilience is vital. The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Gov. Phil Scott…

You are cordially invited to participate in the 1st annual Till I Die “Member Guest HappyShack” Open Invitational Golf Tournament. Hosted by the Killington Golf Course, 227 E Mountain Rd, this will be a charity tournament to benefit Vermont Adaptive and one helluva good time. Please join on Thursday Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. for…

Located within Pine Hill Park in Rutland, the Pine Cone Adventure Forest is a magical trail that consists of 12 natural play stations with interesting themes and interactive play suggestions such as “Stick City,” “Stump Hop,” and “The Troll Bridge.”  The winning design will be used to inspire its new Pine Hill Adventure Forest T-Shirt!…