New attractions, events continue to grow summer offerings KILLINGTON—Since 2015, Killington Resort has invested more than $5 million to enhance its summer offerings including an expanded mountain bike park, adventure center, events and attractions. The Killington Bike Park expansion continues into the fourth phase of a five-year build out designed by Gravity Logic, a world…

RUTLAND COUNTY—The Killington Valley Initiative, a part of the Regional Marketing Initiative, which involves Rutland County communities, towns and businesses, is set to release its first promotional video on July 14 at the Killington Wine Fest, at Killington Resort during the estate tasting at the Peak Lodge. The program is designed to showcase mountain biking services…

By Alan Keays, VTDigger Rutland City leaders say the status of the Syrian refugee resettlement initiative in Rutland is uncertain following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January calling for a 120 day halt to the resettlement program. Syria was included on the list of countries affected…

By Evan Johnson  CASTLETON—On Wednesday, July 5, a white tour bus pulled into a parking lot at Castleton University in front of a small group of waiting families. One at a time, 10 children and teens emerged blinking into the hot Vermont summer sun as groups stepped forward to greet the travelers. Shy hellos, big…

By Gaen Murphree A key to finally getting federal law changed so immigrants can more easily work on Vermont’s dairy farms is getting farmers and farm advocates here to reach out to their counterparts in Republican-leaning states. That is the analysis of people familiar with the legislative process in Washington, D.C., commenting on the future…

By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger The new chair of the Green Mountain Care Board says hospitals should disclose administrator salaries as part of their annual budget review. Kevin Mullin, who became chair in May, endorsed administrative salary disclosure after a member of the public brought the issue up at a meeting on June 22. The board’s…

RUTLAND—The annual Mini Gift-of-Life Marathon is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, from 12-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn located at 476 Holiday Drive in Rutland. This blood drive comes when the Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for donors of all types to give now so patients…

Saturday, July 15, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series kicks off Saturday, July 15, in conjunction with the Killington Wine Festival. The concert series runs for eight consecutive Saturdays, July 15 to Sept. 2, and features a variety of national acts that spans a diverse collection of musical genres. The concerts, begin at 3:30…

Friday, July 14, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Friday Night Live kicks off this Friday, July 14 from 6-10 p.m. on Center St. in downtown Rutland. Rock group, “8084” will take the stage at 8:15 p.m. and local opener Chris Pallutto at 7 p.m. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public. However, attendees are…

Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Americana band “Twangtown Paramours” will kick off Killington’s River Road Concert Series on Thursday, July 13. The series runs each Thursday through Aug. 24. The concerts are held at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to relax…

Series of free fishing clinics to be offered statewide July 10-17—STATEWIDE—A week full of fishing fun is just around the corner as Vermont State Parks and Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be hosting “Reel Fun Week” from July 10-17 at state parks throughout Vermont. “Reel Fun Week is new for 2017 and is intended to…

Friday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.—South Pomfret— On Friday, Ms. Anh Le, a new, vibrant voice on the pop music scene will perform in the Artistree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret. Anh Le hails from the University of Miami where she is a contemporary performance major at the Frost School of Music at the University…

Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to spend an evening listening to the sounds of Sensible Shoes on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesday, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. Sensible Shoes is a returning regular to the Proctorsville Green and is always warmly welcomed to the…

Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park will welcome Limbo Lounge on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.  Limbo Lounge is a band that will make you want to move your feet. With sounds from around the world including West Africa, Brazil, Ireland, the Caribbean and more this band…

Season continues with female-driven Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” Festival newcomer Liz Wisan portrays the famous detective July 12-29—DORSET— Dorset Theatre Festival continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the Regional Premiere of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” under the direction of Jen Wineman (“Twelfth Night” at Asolo Rep, “Sweeney Todd” at Playmakers Rep) runs for 16 performances between July…