By Andrea Knepper, UVM extension master gardener My grandmother had a green thumb. A self-taught gardener, she cultivated a bountiful garden every summer, tended a large variety of indoor plants and was always ready to experiment with and learn about new varieties. One of my favorite memories of her as a gardener relates to a…

Dear Editor, We’ve probably all have read about the use of cameras along some highways to measure the speed of vehicles, replacing the police stationed at various points with radar guns. Perhaps some of us have driven in the various states or foreign countries that utilize this technique. There seems to be an outcry in…

Charlie Rimer spoke to the Ludlow Rotary Club’s recent meeting about the new bike path being considered in Ludlow.  Rimer, the manager at Tygart Mountain Sports shop in Ludlow, is one of the coordinators for LAST - Ludlow Area Sport Trails. He outlined the scope and objectives of the project.  The initial phase of the trail…

By Merisa Sherman A few lights litter the shoreline across the way, seemingly more like super bright fireflies than the building that they truly are. Different colors, ranging from white to yellow to red, mark the hillside and the farthest location along the 360 degree outline of the mountain range. The dark hillside seems more…

Thursday, Nov. 10—MIDDLEBURY—Physician and former six-term governor of Vermont Howard Dean will present the talk “What Do the Midterms Mean for American Democracy?” this Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Middlebury. The public is welcome to this free event at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society at 2 Duane Court. Dean is a prominent political…

By Kevin Theissen For reasons that may never be fully understood, September has historically been the worst month for stocks, according to the average S&P 500 return for each month dating back to 1970. In September, the Dow fell 8.8% and the S&P 500 Index was down approximately 10%. Historically, stocks turn around in October,…

Esther May Renzoni entered eternal rest on Oct. 24 at the age of 93. She was born on May 30, 1929, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is predeceased by her parents, Alma (Bellucci) and Peter Sartarelli, a son, Johnny, her husband, John Renzoni, and her siblings, Joseph Sartarelli and Shirley Beatty. She is survived by her…

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann The professionals who run our romantic country inns, family-friendly motels, cozy coffee shops, creative restaurants, unique boutiques, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, and striking jewel-box arts venues are excited to welcome guests again, so this is a friendly nudge for all of us to show our appreciation. Although a recent Wall Street Journal…

By Bonnie MacPherson Like the first robin of spring or the initial blaze of orange on a maple tree when autumn approaches, it is the annual ski swap that is the harbinger of winter in Vermont’s ski country. In Ludlow, it’s the Okemo Mountain School Ski and Snowboard (OMS) Swap that heralds the approach of…

As experts predict a severe flu season across the country, state health officials are urging Vermonters to take steps now to protect themselves and those at higher risk by getting their flu shot, along with the updated Covid-19 booster. Everyone six months and older (with certain exceptions) should get their flu shot, and the Covid-19…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Last year, Vermont received an unprecedented $49 million in federal funding to help Vermonters with low incomes pay their heating bills — a windfall that officials knew the state wouldn’t likely see again. “We certainly had a largess with the [American Rescue Plan Act] funding, and that was certainly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…

Friday - Saturday, Nov. 11 - 12 — POULTNEY — Theater in the Woods’ fall fundraiser is, two evenings of ten-minute plays. Readings of the plays and a meal will be at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. Soups, salads and sides served from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Plays begin on first floor at 7…

Chris Ettori announced his resignation from the Board of Aldermen at the end of a meeting on Nov. 7. Ettori gave his resignation letter after explaining generational poverty, drug use and addiction are dramatically impacting Rutland schools. He said he wanted to be more present for his children, ages 12 and 14.   “My children…

By Dom Cioffi When I was in college, I took an art course that had me sketching and painting on a weekly basis. I loved the act of creating in this way and took joy in most of the assignments. On one occasion, the instructor asked the class to paint a picture of something we…

By Curt Peterson On Monday, Nov. 7 the Windsor Central Supervisory Union board unanimously approved tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle/high school tuition will be $19,649, and elementary school tuition will be $17,000 per student. Tuition is the amount the district considers the cost of educating one of its students for the year,…