RUTLAND – Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) officially welcomed Elicia Mailhiot to fill the role of communications specialist, May 1. Mailhiot comes to REDC from Castleton University, having served as the communications coordinator there since 2018. While there, she helped execute key advancement functions, serving as the lead writer on various marketing and communications projects, helping…

By Gary Salmon Are you tired of the lives we are living (or not) since this corona? Days are certainly moving more slowly than in the past and each invites us to do something spectacular with warmer days and anticipations of the future. We need some sort of key movement to welcome us into spring…

By Mary Ellen Shaw One of my favorite things to look forward to each year is the colorful display of flowering trees and shrubs. Although they may be short-lived compared to a garden full of perennial flowers they certainly brighten the landscape. With the world topsy-turvy as we deal with Covid-19 anything that resembles normalcy…

By Dom Cioffi One of the things I’ve tried to do during the quarantine is to influence my son on a variety of topics. His school is doing a good job assigning projects and staying on top of his education, but I’ve opted to take this opportunity to steer him toward experiencing a few of…

By Kevin Theissen Stimulus checks are arriving. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has distributed over $150 billion through over 88 million stimulus payments, according to Andrew Keshner of MarketWatch. If you have recently lost a job, or you’re having difficulty paying bills, your check may already be spent. However, if you’re still working, or remain financially comfortable,…

By Rachel Mirus This May, while we thank the human moms around us, I’ve been thinking about the many dedicated moms throughout nature, too. Nurturing mothers come in many unexpected shapes and sizes, including a few diminutive examples – like spider moms. All spiders lay eggs and wrap them with silk into some kind of…

By Cal Garrison This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra Moon. This week is huge, on multiple levels. As the Moon moves from Libra to Scorpio, it will reach fullness on May 7. The full moon in the month of May is known as the Wesac Moon and is significant…

Notes of meaning from Rutland County supporters, donors Your notes mean so much to us. Whether it is a note card in the mail, an email through our website, a post on Facebook, the memo line of a donation. It seems every time we turn around there is a note of support from you. We…

Mothers selflessly devote themselves to their children from infancy into adulthood. A mother’s love never wanes, and she’s always ready and willing to step in and put her children first. Mother’s Day is a great chance for men, women and children to honor the special women in their lives. Delicious homemade treats can show mothers…

Sunday, May 10— Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10, and although restaurants remain closed to dining in, several local eateries are offering special take-out options to make the holiday special. Nothing says Mother’s Day like a quality brunch! Countryman’s Pleasure is taking pre-orders for its four-course Mother’s Day brunch, which will be offered from…

On April 30, 2020, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, and Montshire Museum of Science launched FourScienceVT, a consortium to provide critical support for the science education needs of Vermonters during the Covid-19 Coronavirus crisis. The goal of FourScienceVT is to provide STEM educational content, programs, and resources from four trusted…

By Merisa Sherman Leaning on my shovel, I take the bandanna from my Carhartts and wipe the sweat from my brow. It’s hot in Vermont and I can’t seem to stop the sweat from burning my eyes as I work on this garden reclamation project. A beautiful and productive garden until Irene came through, we finally admitted…

May 11 – 15—WOODSTOCK— Join Billings Farm at Home for an online draft animal celebration, May 11 – 15. Learn all about the historic role these powerful animals played on the farm and how they are used today. Meet their draft horses, Luke and Lonnie, and take a virtual horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm! Check in with…

Sunday, May 10—RUTLAND—Mother’s day is Sunday, May 10. In these challenging times, we are all seeking a way to brighten others’ days. Who better to send love to than your mom! She will be so impressed that even now you managed to make sure she receives her well deserved tribute. Despite many restrictions which we are…

September 26 and 27—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as they celebrate owls this fall! This much-loved annual event is one the community looks forward to each year, and they are excited to bring guests a day filled with adventure as you encounter live owls from around the world. The event has been…