Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—They Might Be Gypsies plays high-energy, uplifting music with tremendous passion. The musicians weave together the traditional sounds of early 20th century France with modern influences from Argentina to Barcelona. At the core, the group is comprised of father and son duo, Greg and Aidan Ryan, both exceptional guitarists. Hear the…

Saturday, Aug. 13 at 4 p. m.—EAST POULTNEY—St. John’s Church will hold its final summer service on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. The antique church, built in 1831, has remained unchanged in the almost 200 years since then. It has no electricity, no running water, no heat, but a great deal of charm. Worshippers,…

Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Singer-songwriter Phil Henry, brings his talented band to Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Henry will be accompanied by Gary Moon on vocals, djembe, cajon, shakers, high hat, tambourine and xylophone and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Kimball on mandolin, accordion, keyboards and vocals. Phil Henry is that rare…

Earlier and shorter than dates of past years By Lani Duke Aug. 16-20—RUTLAND TOWN—The Vermont State Fair, once a 10-and-a-half-day blend of competitions, livestock, exhibits, carnival rides, “fair food,” 4-H, and concerts, opens its gates for a much-condensed four-and-a-half-day run Aug. 16-20. Organizers have packed a lot of fun into those summer days, hoping the…

Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m.—LUDLOW— The Book Nook proudly announces a special author event with World Horror Grandmaster Brian Keene on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over 40 books, mostly in the horror, crime, and…

Saturday, Aug. 13—POULTNEY—Susan Clark, author of “Slow Democracy,” is the featured speaker at East Poultney Day held Saturday, Aug. 13. She encourages citizens to govern themselves locally using inclusive, citizen-powered processes. Among her numerous honors is that of receiving the 2010 Vermont Secretary of State’s Enduring Democracy Award. The 81st annual East Poultney Day also…

Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m.—ORWELL—Researchers and the historically curious are making “new” discoveries about Mount Independence as libraries and archives across the country make more of their resources available online. The historians would like to share some of these fun findings. On Saturday, Aug. 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mount Independence…

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Dear Editor, Bruce Lisman knows how Vermont works and it begins with more taxes. Even the carbon tax idea will put more home heating oil customers into the mix. It is a terrible idea. Now we learn that the Vermont General Fund will drop another $28 million this year. They even want to take more…

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="6" gal_title="Killington’s Peak Lodge wins 4th annual Chili Cook-off"] Photos by Robin Alberti (1) Jimmy Sarandrea stands proudly with a large pot of chile made by Liquid Art. (2) Children sample chili on the lawn at the library. (3) Peak Lodge displays a winning chili. (4) Even the kids loved the chili! By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON—On Thursday, July 28, at 5…

Submitted “Deli” Steve Van Nostrand By Ned Dyer Heaven is the place to be ... at least it kinda seems that way. In the last week, two of our close friends, Deli Steve Van Nostrand and Louie “Little Flower” Belfore have climbed the golden stairs. Deli had earned his wings long before his ascension, but…

By Paul Holmes A downhill mountain bike racer flies off a wooden plank on “Goat Skull,” a new race trail on Ramshead at Killington Resort, during a Pro GRT race held this past weekend.

  [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="7" gal_title="Syrian refugee resettlement issue divides candidates for governor"] Photos 1-2, 4-5 by Erin Mansfield; Photo 3 Courtesy of VTDigger (1) Republican Bruce Lisman (2) Democrat Sue Minter (3) Republican Phil Scott (4) Democrat Peter Galbraith (5) Democrat Matt Dunne By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org It did not take long for Syrian refugee resettlement to become…