By Cal Garrison This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon. The Sun entered Taurus on April 19, which puts us in the last hours of the “Old Moon.” This means we will be wrapping things up, dealing with elements of endings and completion, until the Moon turns “New” at…

By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger When it comes to liquor purchases made in the first weeks of quarantine, Vermonters went for quantity over quality, buying more 1.75-liter bottles of inexpensive brands, and less of the artisanal spirits that have defined their purchasing habits in the past. Liquor sales from state stores increased by 14% in March over…

While it’s not fun to imagine us getting sick, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) thinks it’s important to plan for it and our pets, just in case. Gather your family around and put a plan together to ensure your animals will be well cared for in the event of an emergency. First, know the facts. According…

Rutland County Humane Society Update from the Rutland County Humane Society We wanted to touch base and let you know how things are going at RCHS during these times.  A big shout out to everyone who has offered to be foster parents for RCHS! We currently have 99 animals in foster care! That’s amazing. At the shelter on Stevens Road in Pittsford, we only have 24…

A successful hunter in Vermont’s April 25-26 Youth Turkey Weekend and the May 1-31 spring turkey season must, by law, report their turkey within 48 hours to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.  In the past, this could be done at a local reporting station.  This year, because of Covid-19 precautions, hunters are required to…

Wednesday, April 22—RANDOLPH—Randolph is hosting a community pop–up exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in a manner that reflects our pandemic lives in 2020, starting on April 22. This outdoor drive-by or walk–by  exhibit is designed to be safe to participate in and view as we celebrate our stewardship of the Earth and our…

  MONTPELIER—The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) has awarded $47,000 to the Vermont Arts Council to support emergency relief for Vermont artists hit hard by the economic impact of Covid-19. The funding is part of $282,000 in emergency relief from NEFA to be divided equally among the six New England state art agencies…

Friday, April 24 at 8 a.m.—RUTLAND— Speakeasy Cafe is hosting a pop-up event to benefit the good people over at BROC! Friday, April 24, they’re going to fire up the espresso machine and jump onto Instagram live for a couple hours. If you’ve been jonesing for a Speakeasy latte, Friday morning at 8 a.m. is…

SPRINGFIELD— If you could choose your very favorite thing to do outside in Vermont, what would it be? This can be any time of year. Imagine some of your favorite things to do outside: building a snow fort, picking berries, riding your bike, swimming, taking a hike, or anything you enjoy either by yourself or with…

KILLINGTON—Whether you live, work, play, or aspire to be here, you are all part of #onekillington and Till I Die is calling on you now to help keep positivity alive during these difficult times. They are excited to announce a design contest, open to anyone and everyone, to create a Killington-inspired T-shirt design. In recognition of all…

One of Vermont’s great wildlife migrations is happening right now, and it’s taking place right at our feet.  Biologists call it “a big night” on cool, wet evenings in early spring when thousands of frogs and salamanders migrate from their woodland wintering areas to vernal pools, ponds and wetlands to breed. Their travel often takes…

The Tour de Slate is a bicycle ride that raises funds for Teen Challenge Vt. The rides are centered around Middletown Springs and the neighboring towns. Tour de Slate 2020 is still scheduled for Aug. 1; however, they need your help. Due to Covid-19, they have done very little commercial fund raising towards their $31,135.30…

Sunday, April 26—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain School is partnering with the Ludlow Police Department to raise money for local families who are in need of food during the Covid-19 crisis. This pandemic has caused much turmoil all over the world, but we are also seeing it in our local community with the loss of jobs, especially surrounding…

The governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” addendum to the emergency declaration still allows us to enjoy Vermont’s outdoors while staying close to home. We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding during the Covid-19 public health emergency. Keeping trails, parks, and other public outdoor spaces open for appropriate public use is challenging with limited…

By Gordon Clark, UVM Extension master gardener As we endure the current coronavirus pandemic, precautions need to be taken in all activities outside our homes. But during such a difficult time, we also should be aware of the singularly profound health benefits of gardening. Many people work in community gardens, where new rules of operation…