By Karen D. Lorentz Not everyone has the good luck to find their direction in life at age 11, but for Devon McCluskey, an introduction to snowboarding by a cousin proved a fortuitous event that set him on a ski-industry path that he is passionate about. “My Christmas present that year was a ticket to…

By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. Vermont Progressives took center stage in Vermont following Tuesday’s primary with left-leaning candidates capturing seats for U.S. Congress, lieutenant governor, the state’s Attorney General and several down-ticket offices. It was a…

By Laurie D. Morrissey On the New Hampshire lake where I spend much of the summer, loon calls are so common that I sometimes take them for granted. The sounds of the common loon (Gavia immer) are iconic of wilderness and have been described as haunting, plaintive, maniacal, other-worldly, even wolf-like. Recently, I’ve started listening…

By Curt Peterson At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Windsor Central Supervisory Union policy committee discussed a capital debt repayment policy that is still in the idea stages, according to its presenter, Ben Ford of Woodstock, who chairs the finance committee. The policy idea was the product of a July joint meeting of the building…

Saturday, Aug. 20 — CASTLETON — Step back in time as hostesses in colonial attire greet guests in homes along Castleton’s historic Main Street during the 82nd annual Colonial Day House Tour, Saturday Aug. 20. The Castleton Woman’s Club sponsors this annual event featuring over a dozen sites throughout the village including outstanding period homes,…

By Erin Petenko/VTDigger More than 4,800 people moved to Vermont between 2020 and 2021, the highest net migration total the state has reported in at least a decade, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. The trend represents a complete reversal of the previous decade, when domestic migration meant people left Vermont to move to…

By Dave Hoffenberg Playoffs resumed with an epic battle between No. 2 seed Rock Warriors and No. 3 seed First Stop. Joe Brown started the scoring for FS with a solo home run in his first at-bat. His team followed with five more runs, practically batting through their order for a 6-0 lead. It should…

Staff report New state guidance released last Wednesday, Aug. 10, leaves Covid mitigation up to school nurses this school year. The Vermont Agency of Education and Department of Health release was three-pages of loose guidance, signed by Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French and Health Commissioner Mark Levine. The state said it is aimed at establishing…

Vermonter Myra Flynn takes the outdoor stage at Feast & Field as part of BarnArts Music on the Farm series on Thursday, Aug. 18. This exceptionally talented singer-songwriter embraces the dichotomy of her Half Irish and half African American ancestry to craft highly original songs that blend soulful vocals with a delivery that doesn't let…

By Merisa Sherman I looked around at the stop sign and smiled. There were so many of us. Well, not so many that I would call us a peloton or anything but enough that we took up some space at the intersection while we waited for enough cars to pass that we could send it…

By Kevin Theissen After a down first half of the year in markets, July changed direction, as markets tried to reestablish its foundation. In July, the S&P 500 was up 9.1%, Nasdaq up 12.3%, and the Dow up 6.7%. These returns marked the strongest monthly gains 2020. The economic data continued its path with high inflation…

A roadtrip through Proctor, Pittsford, Florence, Brandon, Shoreham By Julia Purdy Who doesn’t love the romance, intrigue and bucolic setting of a covered bridge? Vermonters are no different — Vermonters cherish our heritage of covered bridges, and the Vermont Historic Bridge Program, begun in 1988, is committed to keeping authentic public covered bridges in service…

By Fred Baser Editors note: Fred Baser is the financial advisor and founder of Bristol Financial Services, is a commissioner of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, former member of the Vermont House of Representatives and past member of the Habitat for Humanity of Addison County board. Despite recent efforts, in our state and nationally, to…

Final concert of the summer is Thursday starring Prydein, a Celtic Rock Band Thursday, Aug. 18 — FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park had record crowds for many of the performances. This Thursday, Aug. 18, will be the final concert of the series we hope to see a huge crowd at…

Saturday, Aug. 20 — LUDLOW — It’s that time of year, when the rubber duckies are preparing for race down the Black River in the Ralph D Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race to help a local group. This year it will be Reinbow Riding of Mt. Holly. The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) will be sponsoring the…