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Ludlow to revote on school district merger with Mount Holly
February 1, 2018
By Stephen Seitz LUDLOW— Here we go again. On Feb. 6 the towns of Ludlow and Mount Holly will once again vote on whether to create the Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District (LMHUUSD). The first vote (approved by both towns) was held Nov. 28. In Ludlow, voters approved the measure by a vote of 344…
Killington joins ski industry for new “Ikon” Pass
February 1, 2018
By Evan Johnson Killington Resort’s parent company, Powdr Corp., has joined forces with other ski industry giants to offer a new pass valid across 23 destinations in nine U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. The new Ikon Pass is a collaboration of seven ski industry leaders including Powdr, Altera Mountain Company, Aspen Skiing Company, Alta…
Marjorie Parker, selected as winner of State of the Union essay contest
February 1, 2018
WOODSTOCK— On Monday, Jan. 29, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced the winners of his eighth annual State of the Union essay contest, which gives Vermont high school students an opportunity to describe which issues they would prioritize if they were president. A panel of seven Vermont teachers who served as volunteer judges selected Marjorie Parker,…
Warren Miller: 1924-2018 Skiing legend leaves lasting legacy
February 1, 2018
Courtesy of Warren Miller Entertainment, 1989 WARREN MILLER By Tony Crespi Most of us didn’t know Warren Miller. We didn’t know the man. We didn’t know his family. And we knew little of his actual life. Still, we did know him. He entered our lives each fall through his annual ski films. Through his…
Join Vermont Wildlife Biologist Chris Bernier for wildlife programs
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of The Nature Museum Martens, once considered extinct in Vermont, have been sighted in the state again.
Learn about local raptors with VINS
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of CCCA An owl sits patiently perched in a tree. His markings make him blend well with nature.
Student art show opens at Slate Valley Museum
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of SVM “Vector Figure” by Madison Taylor will be on display at Slate Valley Museum’s student art show, opening Feb. 2. Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.— The Slate Valley Museum will host the third annual Artists of the Slate Valley, a student art show with works inspired by slate and living in the…
Live in HD from the National Theatre series continues with Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” showgirls
January 31, 2018
Copyright Johan Persson Geraldine Fitzgerald, left, portrays Solange LaFitte and Sarah Marie Maxwell, right, stars as Young Solange, in “Follies.”
Woodchuck Festival returns to West Pawlet in 15th year
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of Jay Luebke This “Mystery Woodchuck” was present during the first annual Woodchuck Festival in 2004. Have you seen him? Organizers are requesting his presence again this year. Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.—WEST PAWLET— West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department invites the “Mystery Woodchuck” from the first annual Woodchuck Festival held in 2004 to return as…
Phoenix Books Rutland joins the masses for Harry Potter Book Night
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of Phoenix Books Rutland “Fantastic Beasts” is the highlight of the evening at Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday, celebrated worldwide, and locally at Phoenix Books Rutland. Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— Harry Potter Book Night is coming to Phoenix Books Rutland on Thursday, Feb. 1! Guests will see the fourth annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the…
The Capitol Steps brings new tour: “Orange is the New Barack”
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre The Capitol Steps feature satirical comedy about current politics. Bernie Sanders-, and Donald Trump-portrayers are sure to garner a laugh. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND— Returning to the Paramount Theatre with some fresh comedy, the Capitol Steps bring the latest tour, “Orange is the New Barack,” to audiences in Rutland Friday,…
Relay For Life of Rutland County gets year started with kickoff expo
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of Rutland County Relay for Life Teams wear matching shirts during the Rutland County Relay for Life event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Local discusses career in air traffic control
January 31, 2018
Courtesy of Rotary Club of Chester ROB MIKKELSEN Thursday, Feb. 1, 5:15 p.m.—CHESTER— The Rotary Club of Chester is pleased to announce that its First Thursday speaker on Feb. 1 will be Rob Mikkelsen, retired FAA air traffic controller and manager. The event will be held at the Fullerton Inn. Mikkelsen will explain the basics of air traffic control from…
Create Valentine’s cards with Christine Mix
January 31, 2018
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Children’s illustrator Christine Mix will lead a fun winter workshop at Norman Williams Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Kids and adults will have an opportunity to warm up their hearts and make their own Valentine’s cards and bookmarks with Mix. Create valentines to share with family and…
FOLA rolls the clock back with “Pillow Talk”
January 31, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) turns back the movie clock to 1959 on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium when it screens the romantic comedy, “Pillow Talk.” “Pillow Talk” is a 1959 Eastman-color romantic comedy film in CinemaScope directed by Michael Gordon. It features Rock Hudson,…
