Killington continues to deliver the longest season in the East; conditions and temp better than reported Dear Editor, I have seen photos of Don McNeil (a.k.a. Shortski) in The Mountain Times more than once this year along with commentary that he has perfect attendance at Killington. I am the other person with an unbroken record…

The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department is offering several programs for kids starting in May and June. Many have an early deadline for registration, that is quickly approaching. The programs include: Tee ball — An instructional program for girls and boys using a safety ball. Participate in fun games and drills to learn the basics during…

Dear Editor, Vermont is riddled with lobbyists and bad money skills. Our state is truly suffering from the good ol’ boy club, a.k.a. nepotism. A friend of mine recently turned me onto money trails in Vermont, and it’s a sordid mess. However, our problems are solved by better ethics. A major criterion for ethics grading…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—This year the Upper Valley Aquatic Club (UVAC) swim team Swim-A-Thon was a recordbreaker. UVAC swim team athletes swam a grand total of 8,959 laps in two hours to raise a record $10,770. With an incredible fundraising effort by UVAC swimmers and families, they crushed the $6,500, goal. The club thanks all who…

It seems that refugees are all anyone is talking about in Rutland. Beyond a simple statement in support of the effort, I’ve largely listened over the past few days. I didn’t want to add to the cacophony of refugee discussion without taking the time to collect my thoughts and express them simply and clearly. As…

The best walleye fishing in New England will begin soon in several Vermont rivers and lakes, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The department is reminding anglers that walleye fishing season starts in much of the state on the first Saturday in May and that regulations vary, depending on the water you are…

Vt. communities collect litter, beautify land Vermont celebrates 46 years of greening up on Saturday, May 7, as communities across the state participate in Green Up Day. According to Green Up Vermont, Green Up’s mission is: “to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways and the livability of our communities by involving…

By George Jaeger Among the most disturbing aspects of this bizarre election season is the absence of any serious discussion of America’s foreign affairs. Endless debates have produced simplistic themes that play to the gut feelings of parts of the electorate. But relatively little attention has been paid to the most critical world issues America…

RUTLAND TOWN — On May 23 Chase B. Siliski is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer to the charges of grand larceny, attempted grand larceny and unlawful mischief. Siliski was arrested April 10, after police investigation alleged that he was the operator of the tractor seen attempting to break into…

On Sept. 18, 2015, the Vermont State Police, Pittsford Fire Department, and Regional Ambulance Service were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 7 in Pittsford. As a result of the crash, a section of Route 7 was closed for approximately six hours, and traffic was diverted around the incident while the initial investigation…

WOODSTOCK—Woodstock Farmers’ Market—a year-round, indoor fresh food market—was named Business of the Year by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual meeting in February. Board President Gary Thulander presented co-owner and founder Patrick Crowl with the award in recognition of the Market’s outstanding spirit and contribution to the Woodstock Area Community. The…

The Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) and Killington Fire Department hosted a search and rescue training day Thursday, April 21, for Vermont State Police and Fish and Wildlife. The training took place with the at the firehouse in Killington. KSAR taught various lessons about search and rescue. The day culminated in a mountain search and rescue exercise in Pittsfield.

By Royal Barnard RUTLAND —  Robert Black, president of the board of trustees of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, introduced sculptor Nora Valdez and her creation “Borne,” April 30, to participants gathered for an event to celebrate the temporary installation of this monumental marble sculpture at the Vermont Farmers Food Center at 251 West…

Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a law on April 28 to make it easier for Vermont voters to register. H.458, signed into law at Montpelier City Hall, automatically registers eligible Vermonters to vote when they apply for a state driver’s license. President Obama has called for so-called automatic voter registration (AVR) laws to be adopted nationwide,…

Courtesy of Vermont State Police Ingrid Jonas WATERBURY—Captain Ingrid Jonas has been selected to serve as the first director of Fair and Impartial Policing and Community Affairs for the Vermont State Police. This new position will be charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive program to ensure fair and impartial policing practices at all levels…