Rutland County Republicans announced May 19 that Terry Williams is running for U.S. Senate. A resident of Poultney who has been a soldier, farmer and statesman, Williams is an eighth-generation Vermonter. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel after serving with the Army and Army National Guard for 35 years as both enlisted…

By Dom Cioffi I told my wife and son this past Christmas that all my presents were going to revolve around experiences; there would be no physical gifts. So, on Christmas morning, instead of finding boxes wrapped under the tree, they both found a bevy of envelopes tucked inside the branches. Inside each envelope was…

Members and friends of the Chittenden Dammers, a local snowmobile club, held a volunteer day at the Rutland County Humane Society in Pittsford on May 14. As part of its overall mission, the club commits to support of local organizations and charities in the community. The project included clearing brush, installing trail signs, doing painting…

By Curt Peterson After 10 years as superintendent of Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU), David Baker is leaving to accept the position of superintendent at Orange Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU), in Hardwick in the Northeast Kingdom. WSESU includes the towns of Hartland, Windsor, West Windsor and Weathersfield. “This should be it,” Baker told the Mountain…

By Merisa Sherman I could hear him. He was there, skiing the line next to me and humming or singing, I’m not really sure which. It was like the two put together although I’m not sure how that could be. I tried to focus on my own turns, on the line of moguls before me…

By Kevin Theissen It has been an interesting start to the year, not only for stocks, but bonds have taken a hit too, leaving investors with fewer short-term options. The Fed’s stance, interest rates, high inflation, lockdowns in China, the Russia/Ukraine war, and fears of recession have all influenced this rough start for investors. The tech-heavy…

May 28-29 — BRIDGEWATER — The gallery and studio of award-winning nature artist, Katie Roberts, within the Bridgewater Mill Marketplace, is host to Vermont Artist’s Open Studio. Open Studio will be free and open to the public, on the second floor of the Bridgewater Mill. Dates are May 28 and 29. Open hours are Saturday…

Justin Stone had an eventful path to victory lane Saturday, May 21 at Devil’s Bowl, but when the checkered fell on the 30-lap Sportsman Modified feature event he kept the victory lane celebrations a family affair. Other winners included Cody O’Brien (limited sportsman), Adam LaFountain (Rookie Sportsman), Gage Provencher (mini sprint), Mike Clark (mini stock),…

By Kesha Ram Hinsdale and Mike Honda Editor’s note: Mike Honda is a former teacher, principal, and school board member and served in the U.S. Congress for 16 years (D-CA) where he co-founded the Equity and Excellence Commission under President Barack Obama. Kesha Ram Hinsdale is a Vermont state senator, the first woman of color…

By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After the trustees of Chester’s Whiting Library decided to “pause” hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the library’s director resigned and community members have voiced frustration. Meanwhile, a local restaurant has agreed to host the event instead. “Drag queen story hours” were launched by author Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions, a queer literary arts…

By Polly Mikula Memorial Day weekend is known for many things (in addition to solemnly remembering those veterans that paid the ultimate price in service to our country). The three day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer so many will celebrate with barbecues, parades and parties. Others will spend the weekend in the garden,…

Master Angler Program's annual report shows record participation. Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. The Vermont Master Angler Program recognizes the achievements of anglers who catch trophy-sized fish from Vermont waters and celebrates the clean water and healthy habitats that allow these fish to survive and…

By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Angela and Todd Ulman never planned to buy the Taftsville Country Store. Even moving to Vermont was an unexpected decision, prompted by the pandemic. But a year after signing the initial sales agreement for the property, the biggest surprise was the ensuing bureaucratic nightmare. When the Woodstock Planning Commission met April 14, it…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called avian flu, continues to spread among Vermont’s wild bird population since its initial detection in a pair of bald eagles on April 8. HPAI has now been detected in four bald eagles, one red-tailed hawk, three Canada geese, one wood duck, and one turkey vulture in Vermont. Infected…

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTF&W) is stocking a new strain of rainbow trout this spring and is looking for help from anglers to evaluate its performance. “Vermont stocks about 115,000 rainbow trout annually into inland rivers and lakes to provide recreational fishing opportunities for the public,” said state fisheries biologist Lee Simard. “We are…