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Woodstock film series explores Nixon White House through home movies, secret tapes

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Dipper Films Ex-president Richard Nixon is the focus of the the documentary “Our Nixon” that will show at Billings on Saturday. Saturday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Our Nixon” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.…

Mini Mud returns! Youth encouraged to get their acts together

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts A young girl sings and plays acoustic guitar for her act during a former Mini Mud Variety Show. RANDOLPH— Although mud season seems far off, Chandler’s Mini Mud Variety Show is coming right up. This is Mini Mud’s 11th annual season and will take to the stage on…

Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners return to Brandon Music

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Brandon Music DEB BRISSON AND THE HAY BURNERS Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— On Jan. 27, Brandon Music welcomes back Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners, at 7:30 p.m. Led by Brisson’s powerful, expressive vocals, this group of veteran Addison County performers offers music that is real and heartfelt, from soulful and bluesy to…

Youth co-ed wrestling program to begin in Rutland

January 25, 2018
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation and Parks is excited to announce a new youth opportunity for grades 1-6. The Youth Co-Ed Wrestling program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rutland High School (at the back of gym). A parent and athlete informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30…

Killington Resort becomes largest car charging hub in New England

January 24, 2018
hroughout the Vermont’s Killington Resort has claimed the title of New England’s largest electric car charging hub with a total of 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout the resort’s properties. As a part of Powdr’s Play Forever sustainability efforts Killington Resort and Pico Mountain partnered with Tesla to add additional electric vehicles chargers throughout Killington Resort…

U.S. Specialty Crop Grant program to boost market competitiveness

January 24, 2018
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) has received $200,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants from the federal USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of Vermont specialty food crops, including honey, hops, and maple syrup, and nursery crops, including Christmas trees and floriculture. VAAFM plans to award grants in 2018 through…

Castleton cyclist makes national debut

January 24, 2018
By Evan Johnson Castleton University’s cycling club rode into the national collegiate cycling scene earlier this month in Reno, Nev. At the 2018 Cyclocross National Championships, the club’s president, Andrew Borden, placed tenth in the collegiate division and 21st in the Under-23 men’s division. “That’s quite a haul for us Vermonters but I was super…

Vermont’s free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, Jan. 27

January 24, 2018
Ice Fishing Festival to be held at Lake Bomoseen State Park in Castleton Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.—CASTLETON—Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day is set for Saturday, Jan. 27, and will be celebrated by a fun-filled ice fishing festival in Castleton. Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day, which takes place each year on the last Saturday…

Castleton University’s Pink the Rink celebrates 10th anniversary

January 24, 2018
Friday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Friday, Jan. 26, for its 10th consecutive year, the Castleton Women’s Ice Hockey Team and its fans will trade traditional Spartan green apparel for pink, to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Care Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC). The game begins at 7 p.m. “The annual Pink the Rink game…

CSJ to offer traumatology certification

January 24, 2018
RUTLAND—In response to a growing need for trauma services and advanced practitioner training, College of St. Joseph has launched a new certification program designed specifically for professionals who deal with trauma and its emotional impact. Housed within the college’s Division of Psychology & Human Services, the CSJ Traumatology Institute was established to provide advanced education,…

Racial segregation: how it came about

January 24, 2018
By Marguerite Jill Dye On Martin Luther King Day, while investigating the roots of segregation in America, I stumbled upon an article in The Atlantic that shocked even my husband, who grew up in segregated North Carolina. “Segregation Had to Be Invented” by Alana Semuels describes what occurred between the Civil War’s end and the…

What’s happening this week at the Paramount

January 24, 2018
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland will feature three events this week sure to keep audiences swooning. On Saturday, Jan. 27, patrons can screen “Tosca - Puccini” Live from the Metropolitan Opera, at 12:55 p.m. Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous…

MSJ and CKS welcome families to winter open houses

January 24, 2018
Jan. 28, 30—RUTLAND—All interested families are welcome to visit Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Christ the King School during the schools’ upcoming winter open houses. Mount Saint Joseph Academy, which is located on Convent Ave., Rutland, will hold its open house on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 1-3 p.m. MSJ welcomes new students and transfer students to apply for…

Slate Valley Museum to host third WWI lecture in recognition of centennial

January 24, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum will host a lecture titled “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” by New York State Museum’s Senior Historian Aaron Noble on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. The lecture will discuss the Empire State’s pivotal role in the American war effort. To study the history…

Healthcare speakers discuss options for care, with aging

January 24, 2018
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1:15 p.m.—CASTLETON—As we get older our needs change and we are faced with making some difficult decisions for ourselves or for our loved ones. For most of us, we are not fully aware of what is available to help with those ever-changing needs. On Jan. 31 at 1:15 p.m. the Castleton Community Center will…