The bountiful snowfall in woods and fields this December provides ample opportunities to head outdoors looking for signs of wildlife. Snowshoers, skiers and other winter adventurers are encouraged to keep an eye on the snow for tracks this time of year. While most wild animals are elusive and difficult to spot, fresh snow can be…

KILLINGTON—Killington Accommodations and Killington Holiday Rentals, two premier vacation rental companies, have recently merged. The companies made the announcement mid-December, stating that the combined full service property rental management company will now be called “Killington Rental Associates.” “Our companies have combined resources and our knowledgeable staff, with decades of experience, to become the largest and…

LUDLOW—Patricia Masciarelli has re-opened Go With the Flow, a yoga and Bodywork studio, in a new location at 110 Main Street in Ludlow. Masciarelli offers yoga classes for all levels, as well as a range of massage therapy services. Marji Graf, CEO of Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting to welcome Masciarelli…

The recent arrival of cold temperature has formed early-season ice on Vermont ponds, lakes and rivers. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds winter enthusiasts that ice should never be considered safe and ice conditions vary. “We are urging all outdoor enthusiasts—people going ice fishing, cross-country skiers, hikers, and snowmobilers—to be extremely cautious and prepared if…

Hearing on revised bylaws announced PAWLET—The Pawlet Select Board will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the town’s unified bylaws Jan. 3 in the town hall conference room. The revisions expand the industrial district along the western border of West Pawlet and the New York state border, and add several parcels to commercial…

Board of Alderman contest gets early start RUTLAND—Although petitions to run for the Board of Aldermen are due in late January, Alderman Christopher Ettori has already announced his intent to run for reelection. Alderman Tom DePoy has also confirmed he intends to run for reelection, saying that he feels there are important projects underway that…

  American’s made strides in efficiency and recycling during war rations By Julia Purdy Seventy-five years ago, on Dec. 8, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt went to Congress to ask for a declaration of war. The previous day, Japanese military planes had bombarded the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Later that same day,…

By Kyle Finneron Organic is a term that I’m sure most people have heard by now. In the early days of organic foods there were only a few vegetables that were available in an organic capacity, but now the list has grown to an excessive level. As we speak I am drinking organic coffee, my…

Dec. 24, 26-Jan. 1—WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day). Tour the authentically decorated farmhouse, visit the dairy farm for interactive programs including…

Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation Department will once again be hosting its annual Skate with Santa event at Giorgetti Arena on Friday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Kids age 10 and under, plus their caregivers, can skate with Santa. Santa will be on the ice from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and then kids have opportunities…

Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will offer a bonus for the holiday season by streaming the hit Broadway musical “She Loves Me” during the Christmas week on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. This musical is a charming story of two co-workers in a…

Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort hosts its annual evening of fire and lights on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Enjoy a pyrotechnics show at 7:30 p.m. in the Okemo Clock Tower base area, following an amazing torchlight parade of skiers and riders traversing Okemo’s Open Slope trail. Kids can participate in their own special light…

Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Homeless Prevention Center holds its 17th annual candlelight vigil on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m. in Depot Park, off Merchants Row, Rutland. Join for a short reading to help remember the human faces of homelessness. Come stand in solidarity with our poorest neighbors. Hot cocoa and hot cider will…

By Julia Purdy After the Gospel, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is probably the best known story of Christmas in the English language. Since 1900, the entertainment industry alone has produced at least 50 versions for film and TV. We enjoy the “Carol” for its feel-good message and cornucopia of special effects, as Dickens himself…

Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On Wednesday, Dec. 28, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience will appear in concert at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. Billed as “an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true king,” this group’s power-packed performance of…