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 be heading into Scorpio at around 8:23 a.m. (EST). The shift from Libra to Scorpio is palpable. Libra tends to be all sweetness and light, and the Scorpio vibe is dark and intense. If…

Resort unveils new/upgraded lifts, improved terrain, and more summer attractions By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—On Thursday, March 1, approximately 400 people gathered in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom at Killington Grand Resort for a “Resort Update” presented by Mike Solimano, president and GM of Killington and Pico. The turnout was impressive, with many local business people saying it…

By Alan J. Keays The words of a Poultney teenager charged in a thwarted school shooting plot resonated in the small room as a Senate panel advanced a bill Friday, Feb. 23, allowing authorities to seize a firearm from a person deemed a risk to themselves or others. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5 to 0 to…

Wednesday & Saturday, Feb. 28 & March 3—WOODSTOCK—Anyone that has ever wanted to try their hand at Ukrainian egg decorating can have the chance on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Norman Williams Public Library. The drop-in instructional sessions will be going on through March 31. Danelle Sims started making these eggs…

Thursday, March 1, 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Live at the Fillmore, billed as the definitive tribute to the original Allman Brothers band, will appear for a special one-night-only show on Thursday, March 1 at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. Live at the Fillmore (LATF) offers an exact reproduction of…

Saturday, March 3, 3 p.m & 5:15 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Fire at Sea,” on Saturday, March 3, at 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations…

Thursday, March 1, 5:15 p.m.—CHESTER—Due to a January snowstorm, Rotary First Thursday speaker Gary King has been rescheduled to March 1, at 5:15 p.m. at the Fullerton Inn. King will talk about a wide variety of topics including the continuing development of the disc golf course at the Pinnacle and the recent initiatives undertaken by the…

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Peggy Shinn to celebrate the launch of her new book, “World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women’s Cross-Country Ski Team.” What makes a great team? Sports journalist Peggy Shinn answers this question in her enthralling account of the dramatic rise of…

Friday, March 2, 6 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton will feature the works of artists xtine burrough and Sabrina Starnaman running from Feb. 26-March 30, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, March 2 at 6 p.m. Entitled “The Laboring Self” the exhibit juxtaposes the tools of craft with the spirit of the maker-space, where members…

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—Join facilitator Gina Ottoboni on the first Thursday of each month for a guided discussion about American government and politics. “American Government and Politics: A Community Colloquium” will start at Chittenden Public Library on Thursday, March 1 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. with the topic “Foundations: The Constitution and the Roots of the American Political Tradition.”…

By Marguerite Jill Dye How have we come to this point, America, that students who cowered in closets and classrooms, beside murdered classmates and coaches, must lead the charge to bring sense to our laws? How have we come to be represented by leaders who solely represent the NRA? How have we sunk so low…

By Dom Cioffi My wife and I traveled to Aspen, Colo., this past week for a few days of skiing and snowboarding. We were lucky enough to be the guests of one of my wife’s business clients who treated us to wonderful hospitality and luxurious accommodations. The added bonus was some amazing snow conditions. We…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Krishna Guthrie has played all over the world with his famous grandfather, Arlo, but now feels right at home in the Killington and Rutland region. You can catch Guthrie at the Hide-A-Way Tavern on Tuesday nights where he runs an open mic. He also can be seen at the Killington Resort…

Jay Hickory Kelly Lange Jim Haff By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— On Monday, Feb. 26, about 30 people attended the Select Board candidates’ forum at the Killington Welcome Center hosted by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA). After brief opening remarks by the three candidates—Kelly Lange, Jay Hickory and Jim Haff—the format followed a question…