By Senator Patrick Leahy Editor’s note: This is a transcription of Leahy’s address on the floor of the Senate, April 12, 2018. Yesterday, Vermont set an example for the Congress. A Democratically controlled Legislature and a Republican Governor, in a rural state with a strong gun owning tradition and few gun laws, worked together to debate,…

By Marguerite Jill Dye Thank heavens we live in Vermont, where our connection to nature is ever tangible. However, not all of our countrymen and women benefit from the great out-of-doors. Did you know that the average American spends 93 percent of his or her time indoors—87 percent in buildings and 6 percent in vehicles,…

By Carolyn Lorié In the pre-dawn hours of April 22, the Lyrid meteor shower will peak. About 15 to 20 meteors will be visible each hour, which really is not very many. By comparison, the Perseid meteor shower in August averages about 60 to 70 an hour, and the Geminid in December can top 120.…

By Dom Cioffi My wife and I were out to dinner this past weekend when a flash of bright red from the corner of the restaurant caught my eye. In an instant, I knew what it meant: prom night. A slew of eight beautifully dressed couples sauntered into the dining room, each looking more glamorous…

By DJ Dave Fresh off an incredible pond skimming event, Killington Resort has another big party this weekend combined with an awesome concert. This Saturday, April 21, the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar will be hosting the season pass holder party with a free barbecue from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Right on the snow in front of…

Courtesy Pentangle Arts Michael Viruet portrays Berger, one of the lead roles in “Hair,” being performed by Pentangle Arts in the play’s 50th anniversary year.

Courtesy VINS Ice has a detrimental effect on the forest. Through experimentation, researchers are finding out just how bad it can be.

Courtesy VINS Learn to preserve and protect the earth at VINS during its Earth Day celebration, April 21-22.

Courtesy FOLA Dustin Hoffman stars as Benjamin Braddock in the 1967 film, “The Graduate.”

By Jon Holloway Danika & The Jeb

Courtesy CCCA Ticks of various types are prevalent in the area. Learn about them and how to deal with their emerging presence in our area.

Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.—RUTLAND— Come celebrate! On Tuesday, April 24, BROC Community Action and Same Sun of Vermont will host an Earth Day event celebrating the completion of the largest rooftop solar array in downtown Rutland. Join the celebration at 45 Union St., Rutland from 9:30-11 a.m. The collaboration with Same Sun, USDA Vermont Rural Development…

KILLINGTON— The League of Vermont Writers (LVW) is hosting The Road to Publication, a day-long meeting on April 28 that will help writers to get their novel or non-fiction book published. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Summit Lodge, 200 Summit Road, Killington. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch. The cost is $49 for…

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Renowned pianist and entertainer Frank Chase returns to Killington for a special two-night “Ol Fahts’ Party” at The Foundry on Wednesday and Thursday, April 25-26.  Chase will be joined on stage by Rutland radio personality and musician Terry Jaye, and will be performing his signature repertoire of jazz, boogie-woogie, blues…

Monday, April 23, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Ready for softball? The Killington Softball League is starting to prepare for the upcoming spring/summer season – we’re just waiting on spring. If you’re interested in forming a team, playing on a team or you ran a team last year, head to Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road in Killington on Monday, April…