April 20, 28—POULTNEY— The Green Mountain College and Community Concert Band will perform a free spring concert on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall, of works by Aurelio Bonelli, George Butterworth, and Elliot Del Borgo. Directed by James Cassarino, the band includes students, faculty, and community. The Green Mountain College Choir and…

By Robin Alberti Adults (back row, left-right): Cathy Foutch, Killington recreation director; Jodi LeBrun, teacher; Beth Sarandrea, mom and owner of Liquid Art; and Erica Hurd, Mountain Cuts Salon. Kids (front row, left-right): Allison Daigle, 5th grade; Samantha Daigle, 3rd grade; Temprence Norton, 1st grade; Bree Sarandrea, Kindergarten; and Aulani Rodriguez, Kindergarten.

  [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="13" gal_title="Pond Skimming 2018"] By Jerry LeBlond Despite the chilly spring weather, hundreds turned out for the annual Pond Skimming event at Killington Resort, Saturday, April 14. The event was held at the base of Highline this year.

  By Alan J. Keays and Colin Meyn, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — A Rutland County prosecutor is trying to be bring additional charges against a Poultney man accused of what police say was a foiled plot to cause “mass casualties” at his former high school in Fair Haven. Unlike the charges that were initially brought against…

By Angelo Lynn BRANDON — High winds that whipped along the western base of the Green Mountains and elsewhere in Vermont on Monday knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses on Monday and caused an untold amount of property damage. Green Mountain Power reported the loss of electricity to more than…

KILLINGTON— On April 13, Killington Resort announced the retirement of Reservations Manager Jane Bird after 41 years of service. Bird graduated from Boston University with a master’s in public relations and started at Killington in 1975 season as a reservations agent. She has led the reservations department since 1988. When asked what she is most…

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By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Moon that will enter Taurus right before sunrise on April 16. As usual, there are a ton of aspects to consider: Venus and Pluto are trining each other – the Sun is entering a conjunction with…

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Courtesy Theater in the Woods Cast members of “Our Town” are pictured (L-R, front row): Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Marshall Squier, Rainbow Squier, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman, Ben Green and Bruce Bouchard; (L-R, back row) Wheaton Squier and Glenn Tarbell.

Saturday, April 14, 4 p.m.— On Saturday, April 14 at 4 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Arnie Kozak, Ph.D., for a discussion of his new book, “Timeless Truths for Modern Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to a More Focused and Quiet Mind.” Mindfulness – focusing on the present moment while accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations – is growing…

Courtesy Brandon Music Sarah Blacker (center) with her bandmates, Aaron Katz (left) and Phil Selesnick (right) are New England Groove Association.

Courtesy BRGNS BRGNS Thrift Store will open its doors with snacks, coffee, and door prizes during customer appreciation day. Wednesday, April 18, 10 a.m.—LUDLOW— The staff and volunteers at Black River Good Neighbor Services ( BRGNS )thrift store in Ludlow invite all customers and clients to drop by on Wednesday, April 18 for its annual…

By Edward Brydon A black and white photo of a Welsh descendant is part of “The Singing Hills,” a documentary project by Edward Brydon. Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— Attention Vermont and New York Slate Valley Welsh descendants! Please join other descendants and those interested in Welsh history on. Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m.…