At the regular press conference, Tuesday, July 14, Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announced the Vermont Covid-19 Agriculture Assistance Program for dairy producers and processors who have experienced income loss, additional expenses and market disruption as a result of the pandemic. The application will open on Friday,…

RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation Department will be hosting the Local Motion Traveling E-Bike Library’s RadWagon through October 2020. This is a free e-bike lending program that allows Vermont residents to try out a e-bike for a few days. The purpose behind the program is to allow people the opportunity to try one to aid in the decision…

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a new way for Vermonters to get started hunting through their recently established mentorship program, “Learn to Hunt: Mentor Meet-Ups.” “This free, interactive, two-part program is designed for hunters over the age of 16 to pair with experienced mentors at a meet-and-greet this summer followed by a…

Starting this week, $30 million in housing assistance will be offered to those affected by Covid-19, Governor Phil Scott, the Dept. of Housing and Community Development, the Vermont State Housing Authority and the Vermont State Housing Finance Agency announced, Friday, July 10. The programs, first proposed by the administration and amended and passed by the…

The Vermont Legislature passed and the governor signed into law H.716, which will add citizens of Vermont’s state-recognized Native American Indian Tribes to the list of those eligible for a free permanent license from Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Department. In February, Attorney General Donovan and Chief Stevens from the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation advocated for H.716 extending…

QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is excited to announce the launch of a Facebook fundraiser to feed the birds! The past few weeks have been a very busy and thrilling time at VINS’ Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation (CWBR). CWBR has taken in 495 birds this year. That’s over 140 more than they had at…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Wine Festival will not take place as usual this year, but oenophile’s should not despair. In lieu of the festival, the Killington Pico Area Association has announced the Killington Wine Trail 2020! This year’s Wine Trail will take place the weekend of Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 with nine participating restaurants along Killington Road.…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Farmers Market season has begun. New for 2020, the Market will be held at Killington Sports on Route 4 every Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. through September 25. Attendees of the market should park behind Killington Sports at Route 4. Please follow the suggested one-way flow of traffic through the market…

This is a play on the classic Jungle Bird c. 1978 @ The Aviary bar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Tom Cat Gin 0.75 oz Campari 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice 0.5 oz fresh lime juice 0.5 oz VT Grade A dark, robust maple syrup Preparation:   Combine ingredients in a mixing tin,…

FAIR HAVEN—Once again the Fair Haven Free Library will be creating a Fair Haven community story walk in the Fair Haven park.  The story walk will display a full book on white picket signs spaced through the Fair Haven Town Park during the summer.  Feel free to walk through the park and read the full…

WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host its 34th Annual Quilt Exhibition online and onsite from July 18 through August 23, featuring quilts made by Windsor County quilters. The Farm & Museum is open Thursdays through Mondays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For over three decades, Billings Farm & Museum has played a…

With the mercury pushing the levels of comfort this summer, you’ll be glad to know that area pools have been given the go ahead to open. But before you grab your suit and head off to jump in the water, there are a few things you should know. First off, come dressed to swim. Many…

As Vermont schools prepare to reopen in the fall, improving indoor air quality is a critical step that will help improve the health and safety of students and staff. Last week, Efficiency Vermont launched the School Indoor Air Quality Grant Program to help improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in Vermont’s K-12 public and approved…

ROCHESTER—The “quin-towns” of Granville, Hancock, Rochester, Pittsfield and Stockbridge celebrated this past 4th of July weekend with a new tradition — a reverse parade. Route 100 became the designated parade route, but instead of the floats passing the spectators, the displays and points of interest remained fixed, while the viewers drove by in their cars.…

By Curt Peterson The Windsor Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) building and grounds committee will tell the full school board at its next meeting on Aug. 3 that concerns about drainage, wetlands, and storm water management can be resolved for preliminary approval of state standards, and will let the full board know that the…