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St. Pat’s may be over, but Irish music continues in Brandon

March 29, 2017
Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. The group performs at Brandon Music Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes), Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), the group presents a…

Multi-genre fiddler and violinist Jeremy Kittel comes to Castleton

March 29, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—With the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz, soul of the blues and intricacies of chamber music, the Jeremy Kittel Band captivates and energizes audiences. Don’t miss an upcoming performance in the Casella Theater at Castleton University on Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jeremy Kittel…

This week, Paramount welcomes kung fu and comedy

March 29, 2017
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland continues to bring exciting entertainment to the region. This week, it brings in two totally different acts—the Kung Fu demonstration of the Shaolin Warriors and stand-up comedian Ed Asner. Shaolin Warriors take to the stage Sunday, April 2 for an early 4 p.m. show. It’s more than a Kung Fu…

MSJ and CKS to hold annual auction and dance

March 29, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Mount St. Joseph Academy (MSJ) and Christ the King School (CKS) for the annual auction and dance at the Holiday Inn in Rutland, Saturday, April 1. This is an adult-only, fun-filled evening that kicks off with a silent and live auction, followed by dancing with music provided by MC Sounds.…

VSAC helps families plan for college—for free

March 29, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.—CASTLETON—Thousands of Vermont students and parents have gotten a leg up on college planning through VSAC’s College Pathways events. Get the same help they did by registering now for one of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s College Pathways events, featuring a free workshops Saturday, April 1, at Castleton University in Castleton,…

Mission Farm church invites public to learn about its history and offerings

March 29, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Church of Our Saviour invites the public to an open house March 30. Recently the church has embarked on efforts to discover where and how the church community can better serve the area. With a common mission of finding relevancy and mutual support within the valley, the church invites all to…

Vermont Fish & Wildlife offers series of free fishing clinics

March 29, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.—CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be hosting a series of free fishing clinics this spring and summer, including four specialized courses focused on specific tactics and species of fish. “We’re excited to offer these targeted fishing clinics to the angling public this year,” said Corey Hart, Let’s Go Fishing…

Chester offers affordable service for teens to find prom wear

March 29, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 3 p.m.—CHESTER—The Chester Andover Family Center is hosting a community service event for area teens to find their perfect prom outfit. On Thursday, April 6, the center will be open from 3-7 p.m. for prom shopping for girls and guys, including over 100 dresses, suits and tuxedos. All are either new or…

Author and illustrator David Macaulay discusses creative process

March 29, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—David Macaulay, award-winning author and illustrator of “Castle,” “Cathedral,” and “The Way We Work” will discuss current projects and challenges in his work in a talk at Rutland Free Library Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m. His talk, “Life in the Studio,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture…

Norwich to host 58th annual Vermont STEM Fair

March 29, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.—NORTHFIELD—Norwich University will once again host this year’s Vermont Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair Saturday, April 1. The day-long event runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anchored in Norwich’s state-of-the-art science complex, Bartoletto Hall, with an awards ceremony in Dole Auditorium starting at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public,…

Got a good gobble? Turkey callers wanted!

March 29, 2017
Registration due April 1 CASTLETON—Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton will be alive with the sounds of wild turkeys as the 12th annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest gets underway there on April 8. The competition, co-sponsored by the Oxbow Mountain 4-H Club of Pawlet and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, is open…

Horoscopes for March 22nd, 2017 – March 28th, 2017

March 29, 2017
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Extend the right to a free press to Vt. student journalists

March 27, 2017
By Robbie Maher In the midst of the Trump administration, the rights of a free press are questioned daily in tweets and from the podium in the White House briefing room. Concern about First Amendment rights is nothing new inside the less-than-democratic halls of public high schools. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled multiple times…

Reflections on Trailblazers, the elementary school ski program

March 27, 2017
Dear Editor, Hi, Jonas here from KES, and I love Trailblazers. I only moved up here this year, and one of my favorite things about this new school is Trailblazers. And no, it’s not just because we get out of school early. It’s riding Killington with my friends, having fun, riding all of the mountain…