Walk, run or bike to help the homeless animals at RCHS The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is participating in the Pets 2 The Rescue 1-mile and 5K virtual run/walk or bike ride fundraising event. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring weather with or without your furry friend, while helping to…

36-hour any distance, any surface ride/run/hike/walk takes place this weekend With trails closed and so many of our favorite events cancelled or postponed it’s been too easy to focus on all of the wrong things. So, in an effort to help us all stay connected and motivated during these crazy times, and maybe do a little…

Eateries caught between a rock and a hard place anticipate future business By Curt Peterson Three iconic Killington eateries applied to the Select Board for expanded outdoor dining approval and won unanimous approval on May 5 – The Foundry, The Lookout Tavern and Sushi Yoshi. The restaurants, closed since Governor Phil Scott’s March 17 shut-down…

The Paramount Theatre has announced dates for many of the shows, which had to be postponed due to Covid-19. Here are the new schedule updates, in order of original show dates: EagleMania has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020 Rutland’s Got Talent has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 Russian National Ballet has been rescheduled for Wednesday,…

Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m. —RUTLAND—On Friday May 15, Capt. Mark Stockton of Stockton Security in collaboration with Commander Matt Prouty of the Rutland City Police and Project Vision are hosting a ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser” food and fundraising drive-up event with BROC Community Action to benefit the BROC Community Food Shelf. The Rutland City Police Command…

Spring brings quality bass fishing across the state Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in New England happening right now, according to Vermont Fish and Wildlife. “Spring catch-and-release bass fishing is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be…

The Vermont District Office of the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) offers a free daily webinar from 9-10 a.m., Monday to Friday to discuss SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Advance (EIDL). Visit meet.lync.com/sba123/sbmazza/6F6N4YK6 to join the webinar. To join by phone, call 202-765-1264 and when prompted enter the code #470177937. Upon joining the call, mute the phone to cut down…

Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, but the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend people check to see if the area they are planning to hike or climb is open.  In addition to the many trails that are currently closed to limit the spread of the…

WEST HAVEN—Governor Scott granted permission for the state’s stock car tracks to open with limited practice sessions as part of the May 6 announcement allowing outdoor recreational activities to resume, albeit under strict guidelines. However, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, the 54th season of racing is still uncertain. The racing event on Sunday, May 17, has…

Outdoor recreation and gatherings of 10 or fewer now permitted Staff report On Wednesday, May 6, Governor Phil Scott announced that outdoor recreation and limited social interactions may resume under strict health and safety precautions, as state modeling continues to indicate a slow in the spread of Covid-19. The state also paved the way for the reopening…

NORWICH—With their multitude of colors and patterns, lady beetles catch the eye of even the most insect-averse. They have also captured the attention of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies’ Vermont Atlas of Life team. This May, the team will launch a project focused on rediscovering Vermont’s long lost lady beetle species, called the “Vermont Lady Beetle…

The status of the 6th Annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival remains up in the air due to Covid-19. It is currently scheduled for August 27-30, 2020, but organizers are waiting to see how the virus progresses before anything is certain. While they wait, they are bringing a piece of the festival home to you. MNFF…

FAIR HAVEN—While the Memorial Day parade and Spring Fling have been cancelled, the Fair Haven Historical Society would still like to honor the observance of Memorial Day.  They are asking folks who would like to join to decorate their homes and businesses with a patriotic theme.  Those who would like to participate to are being…

CUTTINGSVILLE—What started out as a way for a mother and daughter to spend time together and offer them opportunities for growth has turned into a passion for Jessica Utter, who now leads a Girl Scout troop of 14 girls in North Clarendon. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains named this enthusiastic new co-leader…

May 18-22—WOODSTOCK—It’s time to garden. Visit Billings Farm at Home May 18 – 22, for information and tips to grow delicious, fresh produce in your own backyard or community garden. See what they’re growing in their heirloom and education gardens. Learn the history of Victory Gardens and find out why home gardens are so important, then and now.…