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Dream Maker Bakers remodels ahead of reopening
June 24, 2020
KILLINGTON— Dream Maker Bakers has announced it will fully reopen for service on July 3. They have been hard at work rebuilding the team, as well as adding volleyball, horseshoes and badminton facilities behind their Route 4 locations. “Perhaps you would like to dip your feet into the river at our sandy shallow beach area…
Food box delivery extended through summer
June 24, 2020
Vermont Congressional delegation announces two-month extension of Farmers To Families Food Box program, now lasts through summer U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, along with U.S. Representative Peter Welch announced Wednesday, June 17, that two Vermont-based entities, the Abbey Group and Willing Hands, have secured extended contracts through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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
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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…