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Value-added dairy products earn more green by going green
February 14, 2018
A typical tourist trip to Vermont might include hiking on the Long Trail, skiing at one of our many resorts, fishing for wild brook trout, visiting a farm, and sampling some of the finest cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. People come to Vermont because it represents a vibrant counterpoint to the narrative, so prevalent elsewhere,…
Horoscopes for February 7th – February 14th, 2018
February 14, 2018
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations for a deeper look into this weeks horoscopes Mother of the Skye…
Mother Up! Day at the State House slated for Thursday
February 14, 2018
Thursday, Feb. 15, 12 p.m.—MONTPELIER—There will be an upcoming Mother Up! “climate action” day at the State House on Thursday, Feb. 15. This is an opportunity for parents and families throughout Vermont to come together to let state legislators know that not only is climate change a top priority, but also that now is the…
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Timing could not be worse for education funding bill
February 12, 2018
By Emerson Lynn The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing legislation that would change the way Vermont finances education. The impetus is political. Property taxes are high, and rising. Legislators want to rush in to ease the pain. The timing could not be worse. What the proposal does is shift some of the burden from…
Red Clover Inn
February 7, 2018
Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Visit Website | Phone: 802-775-2290 Address: 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT.
Snowshoes in the library? Check them out
February 7, 2018
Submitted Borrow snowshoes at the library! RUTLAND— With the snow piling up, Vermonters in Rutland County have a new opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Libraries throughout the county have teamed up with the Vermont Department of Health to promote physical activity by making snowshoes available for children and adults to borrow for…
2 feet of snow!
February 7, 2018
By Robin Alberti Emery Mikula delights in the fresh snow in Killington. Killington saw 16 inches of fresh snow Sunday, Feb. 4, for a total of 23 inches since last Thursday, plus another 12 inches is predicted to fall this Wednesday-Thursday. Punxsutawney Phil predicted another six weeks of winter when he came out of his…
Vermonters warned about cryptocurrency scams
February 7, 2018
With cryptocurrencies continuing to attract headlines, the state Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) reminds Vermont investors to be cautious about investments involving cryptocurrencies. “The recent success of cryptocurrencies has drawn considerable interest from the investing public and the media; however, Vermonters should educate themselves about the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, including high volatility and limited…
Voters react to OVUU budget
February 7, 2018
By Lee J. Kahrs, The Reporter BRANDON— There are as many opinions as taxpayers regarding a proposed Otter Valley Unified Union School [OVUU] budget that offers the consolidation of schools and programs to save $500,000. The budget After several weeks of ideas, forums and fact finding, on Jan. 10 the OVUU board approved a proposed…
Cloud of uncertainty hovers over passage of marijuana bill
February 7, 2018
By Lee J. Kahrs, The Reporter BRANDON— There is both support and concern among state and local officials regarding the recreational marijuana bill, which was approved by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Phil Scott in January. Bill H.511, which allows the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana and two mature…
Vermont youth speak out against flavored tobacco
February 7, 2018
MONTPELIER – High school students from across the state marched to the Vermont State House on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and met with lawmakers to speak out against the dangerous influence flavored tobacco has on Vermont’s kids and teens. The members of the youth-led organization Our Voices Xposed (OVX) come to Montpelier each year to discuss the challenges…
Rockin’ The Region with Hayley Jane and the Primates
February 7, 2018
Copyright Andrew Scott Blackstein HAYLEY JANE AND THE PRIMATES By DJ Dave Hoffenberg This Thursday making their debut at the Pickle Barrel is a band not to be missed: Hayley Jane and the Primates. I first saw this band two years ago at Jerry Jam in New Hampshire and became an instant fan. I’ve seen…
The downward slide
February 7, 2018
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra Moon. Earlier this week the moon turned Void-of-Course. We’ve talked enough about the Void-of-Course Moon for you to know that whenever we are under this influence we are pretty much off the hook and free…
