By Angelo S. Lynn Walls to divide, or bridges to unite? On the campaign trail, politicians of all stripes promise big things — but few were as boastful, wasteful and wrong-headed as “The Donald” was during his run-up to the Republican convention and throughout the general election. After his first eight months in office, he’s accomplished…

RUTLAND—The Rutland Free Library’s main public meeting space, the Nella Grimm Fox Room, is closed to all public use until further notice, according to a new release Friday, Aug. 25. A portion of the ceiling collapsed on Wednesday, Aug. 16, and subsequent testing revealed a small amount of asbestos in the debris. Glue used in…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Killington is in need of a new firehouse and the town’s Fire Department Facility Review Committee is convinced they have found a location at a price that can’t be beat. On Sept. 5, they’ll need the approval from taxpayers to move forward with their plan to build on a site on Killington…

By Cal Garrison - a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a late, Scorpio Moon and a newly birthed Sun in Virgo. If this gives us free reign to approach things any way we want, I am going to take full advantage of that option and use…

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Courtesy of CCCA CHRIS KLEEMAN Wednesday, Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—Chris Kleeman was supposed to play at the Proctorsville Summer Concert series — until the rains came down. Rather than just cancel his performance, the organizers postponed it. Now, Kleeman will play Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. A performer of great energy and focus, Chris…

Courtesy GMC The metal hut was erected about 1915. Pico is in the background. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series on Killington’s first cabins for adventuring tourists. When the hotel below Killington Peak closed circa 1910, the mountains didn’t lack for visitors. In 1908 James P. Taylor, a…

Courtesy of ArtisTree Maria Vee and Jacqueline Petroccia, as Patsy Cline and Louise Seger in the touching story of friendship; a different approach to the story of a star whose life was cut short in “Always … Patsy Cline.” Aug. 25-Sept. 10—WOODSTOCK—ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival celebrates music legend and cross-over sensation Patsy Cline, Aug. 25-Sept. 10…

Courtesy of CMAC “Madonna with Bluebird” is a watercolor by Susan Bull Riley, part of a new exhibit at Compass Music and Arts Center, “Natural Affection.” Friday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—Susan Bull Riley’s primary muse is Vermont’s natural world, which was hers to explore as she grew up in a family that spent as much…

Courtesy of Dorset Theatre Festival From left to right: Oliver Palmer, Treat Williams, Stephen Adly Guirgis make up the trio that will star in Dorset Theatre Festival’s regional revival of “American Buffalo.” Aug. 24-Sept. 2—DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival capstones its 40th anniversary season with the regional revival of “American Buffalo” by David Mamet. “American Buffalo,” under the direction of John Gould…

Courtesy of Pentangle Arts SCOTT WOOLWEAVER Sunday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 20th annual Mozart Concert will take place at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock, Sunday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. The program includes the Duo in C Major for Viola and Cello, K. 292, the Duo in G Major for Violin and Viola,…

Courtesy of the town of Killington Proposed new Killington public safety building on Killington Road. By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—On Sept. 5 there will be a special town meeting vote asking residents to approve the purchase of land for a new public safety building on Killington Road to house the fire department and first responders,…

By Robin Alberti Monday’s solar eclipe as seen from Sherburne Memorial Library in Killington. KILLINGTON—Millions of people across the country gathered to watch the rare solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21. Though Vermont was not in the direct path for a total eclipse, groups gathered at many locations to watch the event. Over 20 people showed…

DOUG MIANULLI By Dave Hoffenberg Nearing the end of summer is no fun, but it does mean something good and that is the return of Dougiepalooza at the Clear River Tavern on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. til midnight. This annual event is all about good tunes and family fun. This year’s event kicks…