RUTLAND—On June 14, Rutland County Meals on Wheels and the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA), announced that Rutland County Meals on Wheels has received a $1,000 donation from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in the 14th annual March for Meals campaign. This past March was Rutland County Meals on Wheels’ first year…

PITTSFORD—The Maclure Library in Pittsford announced June 13 that a gift of $1,000 from the H. Hirschmann, Ltd., company of West Rutland, manufacturer of custom wood windows and doors, will make the summer children’s programs possible this year. This is the third year the company has funded the summer program. “Summer is an important time…

Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced Monday, June 20, that early voting will officially open Friday, June 24. Beginning on Friday, registered voters will be able to request a ballot from their town clerk by phone, mail, or online and cast their vote for the Aug. 9 election. The elections staff has already finalized…

By Stephen Seitz The candidates have been set for the primary elections, this year to be held on Aug. 9. The state is scheduled to deliver the ballots to the towns by June 24. Warnings for the primary election can be posted between June 30 and July 10. Windsor County President pro tem John Campbell…

By Karen D. Lorentz Killington and Pico have a new sister with parent/owner Powdr Corp., which purchased Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado on June 6. The acquisition fits in well with Powdr’s focus on bringing new folks into snow sports, as the area caters to beginners and is close to over 3 million people in…

Courtesy of Killington Resort A mountain bike rider soars over a jump in Killington Bike Park. By Ariel Kent There is a place not far from Killington that’s full of flowing singletrack and tall pines. This place, known as Green Mountain Trails, offers one of Vermont’s best mountain biking networks. The best part about it…

Courtesy of Proctor Free Library Home Run Derby winners stand with trophies following a previous Proctor Home Run Derby. PROCTOR — Baseball season is upon us, and the Proctor class of 2021 is offering the 3rd annual Proctor Home Run Derby to support the class, currently the PHS seventh grade class, on Saturday, June 26. This…

By Alan Ward Three-wide Sprint Cars of New England action with Kevin Chaffee (#8), Lacey Hanson (#33), and Bobby Hackel (#24) at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Donnelly wins Sprint Car thriller; Mosher gets first Renegade win WEST HAVEN – Kenny Tremont, Jr.’s name repeats throughout Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s record books as its most successful stock car…

QUESTION: Michelle and Ed are playing in a tournament. On the 16th hole, “ground under repair” lines have recently been painted on the fairway. Michelle’s tee shot has run over the paint and the paint has adhered to the ball. Her ball lies in the “ground under repair” area. She lifts her ball to clean it and drops…

By Tom Rogers, VTF&W Vermont’s ban on the use of felt-soled waders has been repealed as of July 1.  Many anglers will be happy to learn that a five-year ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been repealed, effective July 1, 2016, according to a June 20 news release. Using felt-soled waders…

Courtesy of  GMC BEN DAVIS POULTNEY—Green Mountain College Interim Director of Athletics James Thivierge announced Tuesday, June 14, that Ben Davis has been hired to lead the men’s basketball team, becoming the ninth head coach in program history. Davis begins his career with the Eagles after spending the past three seasons as the head coach…

By Dave Hoffenberg Clearly Moguls vs. Killington Deli Clearly Moguls got their ace pitcher Ronzoni Hacker on the mound for the first time this season and he reached new heights. The team renewed their rivalry with the Killington Deli, who they have beat in the past two championships. The teams battled it out in two…

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Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Award-winning storyteller Simon Brooks returns to Castleton Free Library to help celebrate the official start of summer in a free performance, part of the library’s “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” summer reading program. Brooks was born in Gloucestershire, England, and lived in Worcester, London, Brighton, and Hastings,…

Thursday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Taste area brews and snacks catered by Roots the Restaurant and enjoy live music by George’s Back Pocket while overlooking historic downtown Rutland from the top of the LAZ parking garage, 102 West St., in the 2nd annual Hops on Top Craft and Micro Brew Festival. Admission is…