Sunday, Nov. 6 — CHESTER — Big Woods Voices is excited to announce a performance to celebrate the release of their first CD, "Poetry in Harmony." They will appear at the First Universalist Parish of Chester on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. Admission is a sliding scale, $10-$25 at the door. Masks will be required indoors. The First…

Signed development agreement paves way for town plan to meet target dates On Oct. 28, the town of Killington took the next critical step in the Killington Forward project by signing a development agreement with Toronto-based Great Gulf, a residential and commercial real estate developer. While negotiations were time-consuming, the town was able to submit…

Ludlow police officer Ryan Palmer is challenging incumbent Mike Chamberlain for Windsor County sheriff in the Nov. 8 election. Palmer, a 35-year-old Democrat from Windsor, won the primary election with a $30,000 campaign— using most of his own money. Palmer’s campaign has focused on ending policing for profit. Palmer has been critical of Chamberlain running…

By Alan Sculley Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND—Kip Moore was ready to release a new studio album he’d completed during the pandemic in September of last year. But then those plans went up in smoke — literally. “We wanted to put it out in September, but because the vinyl factory burned down…

Monday, Oct. 31 — KILLINGTON — Doors open for the party at 9 p.m. $10 cover at the door (cash only) to support the Killington Fire Department. Costumes required for entry. The legendary spine-chilling Wobbly Barn Nightclub opens its doors on Oct. 29 for the most thrilling Halloween costume party in town presented by Bud Light…

By Katy Savage Six candidates seeking three Windsor County Senate discussed the housing crisis, worker shortage, child care, and reproductive liberty, among other issues, at a forum in Ludlow on Oct. 13. Incumbent Democrat Sens. Alison Clarkson of Woodstock and Dick McCormack of Bethel are running with fellow Democrat Becca White of Hartford. The Democrats…

Saturday, Oct. 29 — RUTLAND — Join Rutland City on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. for the unveiling of a new mural, ‘Beginner’s Mind,’ by muralist Lopi LaRoe (a.k.a. LMNOPI). The new mural is on the Rutland City Hall building facing Strongs Avenue in Downtown Rutland. The theme promotes reading and books as a gateway…

By Julia Purdy The small farming community of Chittenden, lying between Mendon and Pittsford, was about as peaceful and out-of-the-way as one could want ... with one exception: the Eddys. And on everyone’s mind: were they for real? This is not a story about Mary Baker Eddy (her married name), a New Hampshire-born spiritualist healer…

By Laura Johnson, extension pollinator support specialist, UVM Wild bees are important pollinators for our crops, gardens and wild plants. In Vermont there are over 350 types of wild bees, including 17 different species of bumblebees. Bumblebees are efficient pollinators that are especially important for spring crops, such as early blooming berries and tree fruits.…

Earlier this month, the health and function of North Breton Brook in Castleton was improved through the removal of the Pelletier Dam off East Hubbardton Road. The dam, along with 15,000 cubic yards of sediment, was removed from the stream bed, reconnecting the river to its natural path and flow. The Pelletier Dam was derelict,…

By Michelle Bos-Lun Editor’s note: Michelle Bos-Lun is a state representative from Westminster. Early voting has begun in Vermont with the election soon approaching. There is the possibility that great changes could come to our state as a result of this election. From two opportunities to amend our state constitution to support freedom, along with a…

2022 Killington Cup lineup features Michael Franti, Noah Kahan, Stephen Kellogg and DJ Angie Vee  KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced the entertainment lineup for the 2022 Killington Cup on Oct. 25 in a news release. Taking place Nov. 25-27, the return of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will bring together the fastest female technical alpine skiers in…

By Mark Boutwell Editor’s note: Mark Boutwell is executive director of Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging in Southeastern Vermont, headquartered in Springfield, Vermont. The upcoming state and national elections offer voters a chance to reset priorities and focus on true pockets of need, one of which is providing for older adults. Federal funding for…

By Brett Yates On Oct. 20, the Pittsfield Select Board signed a certificate of substantial completion to acknowledge the end of construction on the town’s new sand shed on Route 100. The contractor, G&N Excavation, began work in the spring and finished in September, meeting the town’s deadline. The yearslong saga of Pittsfield’s effort to…

By Conrad Baker Swift and apparently silent, a lone bat traces the contours of the woods’ edge at dusk, floating through canopy and meadow. In the last daylight, a sharp-eyed observer might catch a glimpse of white armpits, indicating that this is no barn bat or attic bat. This is an eastern red bat. Eastern…