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Spirits to lift your spirits: White Negroni 

June 24, 2020
It sure doesn’t look like a negroni, but this simple recipe is a fun twist on the classic. It’s an excellent summer sipper. Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin .75 oz blanc vermouth .75 oz Suze (French bitters) lemon garnish Preparation: Combine gin, blanc vermouth and suze in a mixing glass, and add ice. Stir until well…

Beyond Plastics hosts Virtual Act-athon for kids

June 24, 2020
Thursday, June 25 at 2 p.m.—Beyond Plastics, a nationwide project based at Bennington College that empowers students and community leaders around the country to reduce plastic pollution, and Green Ivy Schools, invite kids ages 7-13 to participate in a Virtual Act-Athon on June 25 at 2 p.m.. To participate, students can register at actionnetwork.org/forms/act-athon. This…

Road construction planned for the week of June 22

June 24, 2020
Here is a list of road construction projects happening in the area. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Counties Bethel – Bridge replacement activities along VT 12. Motorists should expect some gravel roadway with increased in-road activity on the job site. Moderate delays. Bristol – A paving…

Come Alive Outside challenges Vermonters to walk a million miles

June 24, 2020
Friday, June 26—On June 26, Come Alive Outside will be kicking off the summer with a 100 miles, 100 days walking challenge with the goal of getting 10,000 Vermonters to walk 1 mile a day for 100 days!  The program is free and open to everyone. Over the past two years, over 2,000 people have…

Fishing access areas are unsafe safe for swimming

June 24, 2020
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reminds the public not to swim at fishing access areas due to safety concerns.  The primary use of the fishing access areas is for launching and retrieving motorboats.   The VF&W  maintains 196 developed fishing access areas on lakes and rivers throughout the state.  These areas have allowed uses determined…

Billings Farm & Museum reopens to the public June 27

June 24, 2020
Special open house for members is June 25 and 26 WOODSTOCK— On June 27, the Billings Farm & Museum (BF&M) welcomes visitors back with a brand new Heifer Barn, growing gardens, a nature trail and acres of pastures where Jersey cows, horses, sheep and goats roam. Bring a picnic and spend the day in a beautiful,…

Killington softball season kicks off July 1

June 24, 2020
The Killington softball season will get underway on July 1 and run until August 26. They are asking at this time no fans come to the games. Following strict guidelines from the state, at this time the limit on the number of people allowed includes just the five teams in the league. Rules are subject to…

Rutland County Little League opens 2020 season

June 24, 2020
Rutland County Little League (RCLL) announced the beginning of the 2020 season. The first practices for all divisions began Saturday, June 20. The divisions are Tee Ball for 4-6 year olds, Coach Pitch for 7-8 year olds and Majors for 9-12 year olds. Every division in RCLL is co-ed. “With so many other sports having…

Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble sings to fight hunger

June 24, 2020
Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m—MONTPELIER—Join Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble for music and memories to raise money to fight hunger in the community. A Counterpoint viewing party will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 on Youtube live. They’ll show footage of recent performances and videos that put inspiring images to some of their…

King Margo takes the show on the road

June 24, 2020
By Brooke Geery Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa, also known as King Margo, made their mark on the Killington music scene this past winter. The duo, originally from the Midwest, migrated north from Nashville, caught the snowboarding bug, and decided to make Killington home. It wasn’t long before they were playing at venues such as…

Governor Phil Scott announces capacity increases

June 19, 2020
Starting June 26, venues can fill to 50% capacity or 75 indoor, 150 outdoor As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott on Friday, June 19, announced the state will raise occupancy limits for event venues, arts, culture and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants. Beginning June…

Eating out: Restaurants open in the Killington area

June 18, 2020
Jump to: KILLINGTON | MENDON | RUTLAND | WEST RUTLAND |PITTSFORD | BOMOSEEN | BRANDON | CASTLETON | FAIR HAVEN | NORTH CLARENDON | POULTNEY | PROCTOR | BARNARD | WOODSTOCK | QUECHEE | CHESTER | LUDLOW | LONDONDERRY | PROCTORSVILLE *** Hours subject to change*** KILLINGTON Killington Market Open Daily- Check Google for up…

Mike Coppinger resigns from KPAA

June 18, 2020
In a letter sent on Tuesday, June 16, KPAA Board President Hannah Abrams announced Mike Coppinger has given his resignation to the KPAA. The reason for Mike's unexpected departure is that he received an unsolicited job offer for a position as GM at a business in the greater Killington area that is of great professional…

Two-person outdoor visits to be allowed at nursing homes

June 18, 2020
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger Vermonters who live in long-term care facilities could have their first face-to-face visits with visiting family or friends by Father’s Day, Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Scott and Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith outlined new guidance that the state plans to put into effect Sunday for the state’s more…

Mountain Times – Volume 49, Number 25 – June 17-23, 2020

June 17, 2020
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