By Curt Peterson Killington Select Board ended a review and amendment process that began in August, signing an altered version of the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion at its Nov. 14 meeting. Andy Salamon, who has acted as ambassador for the declaration, and Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth led a committee of volunteers charged with recommending changes…

One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table. Originally found only in the wild, turkeys now exist as meat-producing domesticated derivatives —the broad breasted white, broad breasted bronze, white Holland, bourbon red, and…

By Gov. Phil Scott At 4 a.m. the day before every election, my team and I set out on a 14-county tour, visiting all of Vermont’s 14 counties in one day. This 500+ mile tour was a way to put things into perspective. It reinforces how beautiful our state is and how much it has to…

The town of Killington is in process of purchasing a five-unit, 11,000+ square foot property at 2046 U.S. Route 4 in Killington — the building where the Post Office is located, according to a town news release Nov. 15. The Post Office has a long-term contract, which offsets costs for the $1.2 million purchase. The…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 16.  With this announcement, Killington Resort can assure international race teams and ski racing fans traveling to central Vermont for Thanksgiving weekend that both the Giant…

By Jim Harrison Voters overwhelmingly re-elected moderate Republican Phil Scott to a fourth term as Vermont's Governor. Scott had the largest victory margin of any Vermont Governor since the mid 60s with his 72% to 24% over Democrat Brenda Siegel. While some may think that was a mandate for his policies, think again. The Democrat…

› The musical honking of Canada geese and their V-shaped flocks streaming overhead are classic signs of autumn. I hear the clamor of geese as they fly low over my house, preparing to land in the hayfield in our valley. Sometimes I spot the large, black-necked birds before they take off to continue their journey.Where are they com- ing from, I wonder, and where are they going?…

Rutland, Mendon and White River Junction in Central Vermont are three of the six Vermont communities that will be receiving $4,000 each in grant funds from AARP Vermont to initiate or enhance winter placemaking demonstration projects. The projects focus on creating or reinventing public spaces to improve safety, accessibility, and overall appeal on a temporary…

As the days grow shorter and we head towards the holidays, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) and the Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) wish to remind those planning for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that Vermont’s local turkey farms are ready to help. The time to order your local bird is now. Vermont…

Fundraiser gala features Southern soul and honorary guests, this Saturday Saturday, Nov. 19—HARTFORD—JAG Productions presents a special Freedom edition of our annual fundraising night, and JAG is transforming the Cornerstone Community Center in Hartford into a "House of Black Dandyism," so you’re invited to have fun with the fashion and get free in your dandyism…

By Katy Savage Steve Schild, a longtime Rutland Regional Planning Commission GIS planner who loved the outdoors, died of a heart attack at work on Oct. 18. He was 59. Schild, who was supposed to be at a 7 p.m. meeting on Oct. 18, was found by a coworker near his desk, according to his…

Friday, Nov. 18 — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to its annual holiday exhibit & shoppe opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, eggnog, hot cocoa bar and holiday sweets while you explore the one-of-a-kind handmade treasures that are…

By Steve Costello Editor’s note: Steve Costello is one of the organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon. As we approach the 20th annual Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive, during a period of divisiveness and ugliness nationally and at times even in Vermont, I’ve been reflecting on some of the people who’ve become synonymous with the GOLM and…

Saturday, Nov. 19 — RUTLAND — Rutland United Methodist Church will hold its holiday fest and silent auction (formerly the church's "Chocolate Fest") on Nov. 19. at the Rutland United Methodist Church, 60 Strongs Ave. in Rutland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A silent auction, arts and crafts, baked goods and chocolate treats will…

Toronto-based Great Gulf is slated to develop Killington’s Six Peaks ski village, provided the Killington Forward Initiative bond is passed in 2023. With nearly 50 years in business, they specialize in developing, constructing and managing residential and commercial real estate. Michael Sneyd, president of the North American Resort Residential division, describes the role of a…