Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—For those curious about starting a vineyard or looking for creative ways to use grapes, this workshop at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, will explore the evolving landscape of grape growing in Vermont. Guided by viticulturist Sharen Conner, this class will delve into key considerations for…

Friday, May 10 at 8:45 a.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The Vermont Historical Society (VHS) announced this year’s League of Local Historical Societies & Museums (LLHSM) annual conference will take place at Hotel Coolidge, Hotel Coolidge, 39 S Main St., White River Junction. Now in its 70th year, the event is the state’s largest gathering of local history…

Saturday, May 11 at 8 8a.m.—RUTLAND—The SCCV 2024 Summer Series Event, DRM Autocross #2, will take place at the Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Pl., Rutland. The event starts at 8 a.m. with setup/organizing at 7 a.m. Registration is $40 for members and $50 for non-members, including a one-day membership.  This event is…

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 a.m.—QUECHEE—VINS will hold a birding adventure through the varied habitats of the VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, culminating in the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk. During this workshop, VINS staff will discuss the avian life that surrounds us while also teaching the skills to start birding. This…

Sunday, May 12 at 1 p.m.—QUECHEE—Join local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with our resident raptors, capturing stunning pictures and unforgettable memories. Designed for intermediate level photographers, this workshop will cover essential techniques to maximize your camera's potential and enhance your wildlife photography skills. Activities include a slideshow on camera settings and…

Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—World Migratory Bird Day at VINS, 149 Natures Way, Quechee is the perfect opportunity to learn all about the spectacular seasonal movement of wild birds. Included with the price of admission, attendees will be afforded the exclusive opportunity to delve into insights about their favorite avian species. Why do some…

By Jerry LeBlond The Peavine Whitewater Race took place Saturday, May 4, on the White River. The annual downriver paddling event benefits the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective. Above: Justin Reich and Doug Pietrzak finished 18 overall in their tandem canoe. 

By Curt Peterson Jordan Dennis tosses plastic bale wraps into the dumpster.

Tammy Landon gym owner and teacher shares entrepreneurial insights In a unique fusion of academia and athleticism, Tammy Landon, a seasoned gym owner and entrepreneur, extended her knowledge to the classroom Tuesday evening April 30 as she welcomed Vermont State University instructor Chris Coughlin and his entrepreneurship students into her realm of fitness and business…

Staff report Last Tuesday, April 30, three of the four school budgets in Rutland County that failed on Town Meeting Day, failed again upon a revote. Voters in Rutland Town School District, Otter Valley Unified Union School District, and Barstow Unified Union School District again voted down school budgets. The fourth Rutland County district that…

By Curt Peterson Selectman Jim Haff said he was completely surprised by his nomination for the permanent zoning administrator position in Killington on Monday, May 6. Select Board chair Steve Finneron read the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the appointment. “I wasn’t at the Planning Commission meeting when they decided on this recommendation,” Haff said. “So…

Staff report The closure of the Killington Road from its intersection at Route 4 to Anthony Way continues with a detour via West Hill Road. Work last week included more movement of dirt. Although the plan was to begin the installation of the waterline, more ledge than expected at the bottom of the hill was…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is again stocking a new strain of rainbow trout 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, April 30. “We…

It’s not the end of the road for the bill, which seeks to make major changes to the state’s half-century-old land use law By Carly Berlin Editor’s note: This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. After a flurry of last-minute deliberations, the Vermont…

Tuesday, May 7, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, to modernize the Renewable Energy Standard and set Vermont on a path to delivering 100% renewable electricity across all the state’s utilities by 2035. This would make Vermont only the second state to meet that critical benchmark, and would significantly increase the requirements for Vermont utilities to…