By Katy Savage A public hearing before the Killington Development Review Board about a Killington rental home was called off moments after it started Oct. 17. Attorney Pat Burke, who represented several property owners in the Cricket Hill Community at the meeting, argued the Wednesday night meeting held no merit because the owners of the…

RUTLAND—The city enhanced its downtown sculpture trail Oct. 19 with the unveiling of a seven-foot-tall marble sculpture of Revolutionary War hero Ann Story. The work of art stands near the intersection of West Street and Cottage Street. Ann Story, with help from her son Solomon, spied for Ethan Allen during the Revolutionary War. The sculpture…

By Karen D. Lorentz Killington will be well-represented in the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2018, which will be celebrated at an induction ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Foster Chandler and Janet and Brad Mead all hailed from Killington and Pico; other awardees include Dennis Donahue,…

By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District (WCMUUSD) facilities manager Joe Rigoli told the Board in Reading on Oct. 12  that he learned a lot about the history of The Prosper Valley School from a box of old paperwork tucked away in a building recess. TPVS was closed indefinitely this fall and…

Friday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m.—CASTLETON—Looking for a wild family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend the sixth annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-o’Lantern Hike at the Kehoe Education Center on Point of Pines Road in Castleton. The event takes place on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5-8…

Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross of NH & VT has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. “Halloween is a fun…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon, on the eve of the Sun’s entrance into Scorpio. This transition is hard to miss if you’ve got your eyes peeled. The trees stand naked against the bare landscape, the sky turns gray, the…

Dear Editor, We only recently were made aware of the article “Glimmerstone Quarry future hangs in the balance” by Julia Purdy. This article is so erroneous and one-sided that the 1,000 word limit in the comments section online did not allow full clarification of its egregious flaws. We would like the opportunity to correct the…

Oct. 19-21—BARNARD—BarnArts brings all-local talent to the stage of Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre for a weekend of performing Mel Brook’s musical “The Producers,” Friday and Saturday, Oct 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. “The Producers” won 12 Tony awards, the most in musical theater history, including Best Original Score and…

By Angelo Lynn The new backcountry hut recently built at Chittenden Brook campground on the east side of Brandon Gap is more than a story about a few hikers and backcountry skiers wanting a comfortable shelter in which to camp. It’s a story about a new kind of tourism that could boost the area’s economy.…

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Monica Rizzio grew up on a ranch, barrel racing in East Texas. Somehow, many years later, she found herself crossing over the iconic bridges of Cape Cod and seeing the ocean for the first time. The versatile performer now calls Cape Cod home and her album “Washashore Cowgirl” is completely autobiographical,…

By Marguerite Jill Dye “To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher Our only child, our son who’s a chef, and his true love are taking the plunge! They’re committing their love and trust in each other through their wedding vows on a…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg I love music. I especially love getting to preview a friend’s band’s debut album. It’s a real treat for the ears. Miss Guided Angels just completed their debut album, “The One That Got Away,” and they’re having a CD release party Oct. 25 at the Brick Box at Paramount Theatre in…

By Dom Cioffi I’ve always been a bit of a solo golfer. While I don’t mind playing with other people, I find that in order for me to play my best golf, I need to be fully focused on my game. When I play a round with another person or a group, I tend to…