WALLINGFORD—Traffic was stopped in both directions for some time on Route 7 in Wallingford village Thursday Feb. 27 as a Clarendon Garage crew worked to move a one-ton slab of rock off the right of way across from Cumberland Farms. The slab had cracked off a low roadside ledge and slid down into the shoulder…

By Royal Barnard RUTLAND—There are lots of energetic and creative people in our region. Many were born here and many were attracted here for the beauty, the people, and the way of life. Many more would love to be here if they had a suitable vocation. Dave Tibbs came to Rutland about 14 years ago, met his…

Okemo Mountain School and the Okemo Competition Center were well represented in the 2020 Burton U.S. Open, Feb. 24-29. Two young riders, Tommy Okesson and Sumner Orr, and one senior athlete, Joey Okesson, traveled to Vail, Colorado to compete in the junior jam and pro pipe events. Tommy Okesson and Orr competed in the junior…

Demand up, inventory low, prices best in state By Karen D. Lorentz Nationally, a homebuyer is looking at higher prices and more competition this spring with greater demand from Millennials as well as lower inventories and low mortgage rates, contributing to a tight market that will price some would-be buyers out. But in Rutland County,…

By Curt Peterson Voters approved the Windsor Central Unified District $21.7 million budget on March 3, 1677-1216. On Monday night before the vote, Killington school district representative and Select Board member Jim Haff explained to voters at the pre-election information meeting that he would be voting “no” on the proposed budget. He said he suspected…

By Virginia Dean After an initial delay to the Rutland community of its all-new aircraft, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller, Cape Air airline continues to work on validating policies and procedures for the new prop plane. “This is typical for a newly certified aircraft,” said Cape Air spokesperson Trish Lorino. The delay in the Tecnam’s introduction…

Staff report People from all over New England flocked to Woodstock last week to catch a glimpse of a rare South American bird. The bird, a crested caracara, which is native to Cuba, South America and Mexico, was affectionately named “Carl” on the Vermont Birding Facebook group. It’s unclear what brought the caracara so far…

Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m.—Join an open forum at CCV-Rutland on getting college credits before you finish high school. All area high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and parents/guardians are invited. Enjoy a slice of pizza, meet CCV staff, and find out about the many opportunities to start college for free during high school. Opportunities…

Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Russian National Ballet has been bringing timeless ballet classics to the stages of North America since 1999. Founded in Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s, the company used its new-found creative freedom, influenced by the political movement, to invigorate the tradition of Russian ballet…

Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Stay to Stay program is an initiative to bring people to Vermont and show them the beauty of living here in hopes that they will choose to move here in the near future. The program organizes several Stay to Stay ski weekends throughout the state and one will be…

UPDATE 3/13/20 This event has been cancelled. Sunday, March 15 at 12:55 p.m.—RUTLAND—The great bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel returns to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time since 2012, in the title role of the cursed sea captain doomed to sail the open ocean for eternity. Valery Gergiev conducts a new production by François Girard,…

Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s March Jukebox will present an age 18+ program, featuring music and composers that are scandalous, depraved, and decidedly adult – no kids allowed at this one! This innovative chamber music series, curated by Vermont composer and Matt LaRocca, features a singular concert experience. Tickets are $7-95. For…

Daily Bread by Rick Daily Location: Downstairs in Killington’s Grand Hotel Favorite dish of the night?    Artisan cheese board. It’s a surprising amount that kept six people snacking at the bar for half an hour. Honey comb and soft almonds are a nice addition to three local cheeses and our Long Trail mash crackers finish…

Sunday, March 15 at 12 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Chandler Center for the Arts invites local teens and elementary chorus performers to audition for “Bye Bye Birdie,” Chandler’s 2020 Summer Youth Musical. Auditions will be held beginning at noon Sunday, March 15, and Sunday, March 22. Set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, in 1958, “Bye Bye Birdie” is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical filled with rock-and-roll dance…

UPDATE: this event has been postponed until July 12. Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The 11th annual West Rutland Variety Show is coming to  the West Rutland Town Hall. This year, the event will raise money for the West Rutland Food Shelf. A variety of local acts will perform, and the afternoon will include a 50/50 raffle…