Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Grade School celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017. The Fair Haven Historical Society invites people who attended the school and anyone who now works or has worked there to please come and join in the discussion at its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 15 beginning at 2…

KILLINGTON—Along with National Ski Areas Association, Killington Resort will be educating skiers and riders about slope safety awareness throughout the month of January by promoting Your Responsibility Code and Smart Style, plus offering special promotions and interactive displays to raise awareness. From Jan. 14-27, purchase a helmet at any Killington Sports location or online at killingtonsports.com…

Lift and Trails Report for Killington Peak - Tuesday, January 10th K-1 Express Gondola - EXPECTED - 9:00 - 16:00 Anarchy - OPEN Bear Trax - GROOMING Blue Heaven - GROOMING Cascade - Headwall - OPEN Cascade - GROOMING Catwalk - Upper - OPEN Catwalk - Lower - OPEN Escapade - OPEN FIS - GROOMING…

Explore Killington Episode 3 Explore Killington is back for the third episode. This time around we have DJ Dave as a guest host. In this weeks episode Sara and Dave find out what events are in the near future for Killington Resort. After takeing a look at the upcoming events we shift our focus toward…

Lift and Trails Report for Killington Peak - Thursday, January 5th   K-1 Express Gondola - OPEN - 9:00 - 16:00 Anarchy - CLOSED Bear Trax - GROOMING Blue Heaven - GROOMING Cascade - Headwall - OPEN Cascade - GROOMING Catwalk - Upper - OPEN Catwalk - Lower - OPEN Escapade - OPEN FIS -…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye Happy New Year to all of us! This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Pisces Moon with aspects that are creating levels of intensity that require awareness and control. Try not to get carried away by things that upset your applecart. Let people…

Saturday, Jan. 7 at 12:30 p.m.—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. 7, kids age 13 and younger can spend the morning with Okemo park rangers and Ski + Ride School instructors learning park etiquette,…

By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger When lawmakers begin the legislative session Wednesday, Jan. 4, they will be dealing with many of the perennial issues that stem from the ever-rising cost of health care. The Joint Fiscal Office projects that lower-than-expected Medicaid funding from the federal government will be a factor in an estimated $55 million to…

By Lani Duke RUTLAND—Alderman David Allaire announced his intention to run for mayor of Rutland, Dec. 27. Allaire has run for mayor twice before, in 2011 and 2013. Outside sales manager for Interstate Batteries, Allaire has been repeatedly elected to Rutland’s Board of Aldermen and has served the board as its president. One of the…

Vermont’s minimum wage increased from $9.60 to $10.00 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017, in accordance with legislation signed by Governor Shumlin in June 2014. The tipped-employee minimum wage also increased on Jan. 1 to $5.00 per hour. Vermont’s minimum wage will increase in January 2018 to $10.50, and statutory provisions to track the CPI-U…

By Julia Purdy There is bad news about population loss in six U.S. states, according to governing.com, which lists Illinois, West Virginia, Connecticut, Mississippi, Maine and Vermont as the states with the most concerning demographics, (“The States with Declining Populations,” Jan. 19, 2016). The article cited the U.S. Census Annual Social and Economic Survey, conducted…

By Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor Emeritus, UVM African violets are one of the easiest and most adaptable flowering houseplants to grow, as they do well in the conditions found in most homes. There are seven main cultural factors you should be aware of to ensure their success. African violets that you buy are almost certainly…

Incoming governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of three extended cabinet members. Bradley Ferland has been named deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration. Ferland has been with the agency — which is responsible for the state budget and provides administrative and support services — for more than two decades. He currently serves as…

Diet can go a long way toward increasing or lowering energy levels. No one wants to consume foods that will make it harder for them to get through the day, so the following are a handful of foods that pack an energetic punch. 1. Cashews: Cashews, which are high in magnesium, help to convert sugar…