Thursday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Mark Bushnell for a talk on his new book, “Hidden History of Vermont.” Vermont’s history is marked by fierce independence, generosity of spirit and the saga of human life along its steep slopes and fertile valleys. Meet the widow who outwitted Tories…

RUTLAND—Stafford Technical Center unveiled a student-created bench made possible by a grant from Rutland South Rotary last week. Last spring Stafford was awarded a $750 grant for a student project. The funds were used to purchase the materials to build an Adirondack style bench by two students in the Power Mechanics and Welding program. Dylan…

By Evan Johnson Poultney—A Poultney man was the only victim of a fire that occurred on the evening of Jan. 8 in Poultney. At 2:49 p.m., the Poultney Fire Department received a report of a building on fire on Hampshire Hollow Road with a unresponsive man lying outside. The Poultney Fire Department, Rutland County Sheriff’s…

Jan 10-12—KILLINGTON—Calling all college students! Killington College, a week-long series of events at Killington Resort, both on and off the hill, continues through Friday, Jan. 12. See below for daily activities. Wednesday, Jan. 10 sees a Reggae Party at Jerk Mountain Grill at Northbrook, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Jerk Jamaican Mountain Grill transforms into a…

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Pianist Michael Arnowitt will present the music of Aaron Copland in a lecture performance at Trinity Church of Rutland, 85 West St., on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. The event, “Aaron Copland’s America,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public. (Note: this event takes place on a…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra Moon. Before we can talk about what’s coming up for this week, we have to back track to last week. As much as life seems like everything is the same as usual, in the last…

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THE QUESTION: “What do you think of Killington’s plans to build a village?” “I guess I’ve got mixed feelings about it. A big village would be great, but I do wonder about it changing the character of the area. But this place is so big you could get away from it if you wanted to…

THE QUESTION: “What’s the best or worst excuse you’ve ever used to get out for a powder day?” "When you get to be retired, you need more excuses to miss powder days than to make it out." - Greg Schuyler That’s easy: “I think I have diarrhea.” - Patrik Sullivan "We’re from South Carolina, so…

THE QUESTION: “Jeans while skiing - yay or nay?” “If you can find a way to wear them and stay warm, I say go for it. I’m sure they would’ve been great this morning but I’m not sure about this afternoon.” - Barb Marshall “If you want to wear jeans, go to Montana. They still…

By Barrie Dunsmore This will be my last column of 2017. Traditionally, this has been an opportunity for reflection on important events of the past year, usually with a look ahead – and if possible – a positive spin that the glass is half full rather than half empty. As human beings I believe most…

Monday, Jan. 8, 12:45 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—NWPL Director of Technology Meg Brazill is offering individual help to people desiring assistance with their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices on Monday, Jan. 8 from 12:45-3:45 p.m. at the Norman Williams Public Library, on The Green in Woodstock. Contact the Thompson Senior Center at 802-457-3277 to sign up for a 45-minute slot…

Saturday, Jan. 6 —LUDLOW— “Grommet” is a widely accepted term for a young person who participates in extreme sports such as surfing, skateboarding, skiing or snowboarding. At Okemo’s Grommet Throwdown, Jan. 6, kids 13 and younger can spend the morning with Okemo Park rangers and Ski + Ride School instructors learning park etiquette, safety and some…

Sunday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. —FAIR HAVEN—Not so long ago, wetlands were known as marshes or swamps, and landowners rushed to drain and fill them. Then we learned that wetlands are good – for animals and humans too, especially in this age of changing climate. Come learn about wetlands restoration science and how it’s…