I got a call from a coworker a few months ago that started a chain of events that I have oddly become accustomed to. The coworker is someone I have known for several years but don’t normally conduct business with. He’s close to my age, holds a high corporate position, and is well-respected in our…

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the form students need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for higher education. Each year, over 13 million students who file the FAFSA get more than $120 billion in grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the…

By Rachel Sargent Mirus If the enemy of my enemy is my friend, then surely the friend of my enemy is my enemy. This inverted cliche is one way to characterize the tangled relationship between ash trees and the ash-tree bolete. The ash-tree bolete (Boletinellus merulioides) is a fan-shaped brown mushroom with an off-center stem.…

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The YOH Theatre Players of Woodstock Union High School and Middle School (100 Amsden Way, Woodstock) will present "Radium Girls" by D.W. Gregory at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. Marcia Bender is the director of The YOH Theatre Players.…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. — BROWNSVILLE — Get ready for the Lucy Mac 5K9 on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Ascutney Outdoors. Runners and walkers can participate solo, or as a team, and enjoy the thrilling and beautiful trails of Ascutney Mountain — all in support of the animals at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society.…

By Curt Peterson Small towns’ fears that Woodstock’s delegation, which was a third of the 18 votes, would dominate decision-making on the newly-formed Windsor Central School District board have proven unfounded, according to Bryce Sammel of Barnard, who stepped down as board chair at the October meeting. “Our votes have proven, time and time again,…

The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) recently secured a $1.5 million grant to launch Rutland’s Tech Startup Incubator, which will offer technology support and develop a mentor and investor network providing tech entrepreneurs capital needed to grow their businesses. “The CEDRR board of directors and staff are very pleased that Rutland’s…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m.— POULTNEY — The officers of Poultney Museum of History and Art are pleased to announce that on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., award-winning Poultney author Jill Coupe will be featured at Poultney Museum during a Meet the Author – Book Signing event. This event is…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.— BRANDON — Brandon Music is delighted to welcome back Swing Noire on Saturday Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. to perform their inimitable style of "gypsy" jazz. If you haven’t heard this music (especially live) you are in for a treat. Great energy, soul, sophistication, and improvisation are the hallmarks of…

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann If you’re the ringleader of an energetic family that has sampled every maple marvel known to humankind, plus scoped out more autumn selfie scenery than you ever could have imagined, you’re probably looking to, ahem, turn over a new leaf. Coming to the rescue with plenty of other Autumn options are…

By Victoria Gaither A new female Black-owned hair salon is coming to Merchants Row in Rutland. Euphoric Hair Experience is angling to create a place for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) clients to get their crown done — although all are also welcome. Founder and owner La’Keiah Batista Sanchez said of this venture,…

Wednesday, Oct. 12 — CASTLETON —After two years of a “pandemic pause” the Castleton Woman’s Club has planned a year of interesting, educational, and entertaining programs to welcome back members and guests. The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Old Medical Chapel on the Castleton University campus. Meetings start at…

By Kevin Manna and Allen Rothman Editor’s note: Manna is the director at Pinnacle Condos in Killington and Rothman is the director at High Ridge. So, you want to live in a condominium complex? Do you know what you are getting into? The recent surge in condominium sales has brought about a lot of “impulse”…

By Curt Peterson At the Windsor Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) school district board meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, Keri Bristow and Ben Ford, both Woodstock representatives, were elected chair and vice chair, respectively. The change in leadership followed Bryce Sammel of Barnard’s resignation as chair, announced the week prior. Sammel, who nominated both Bristow and…

Saturday, Oct. 15 — QUECHEE — A festive year of appreciation for volunteers, members, visitors, sponsors, supporters, and neighbors will culminate with a celebration of Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) history and co-founders. A deep understanding of the VINS origin story is vital to truly appreciate the current success, vision, and trajectory of the…