By Merisa Sherman How do you start your day? If you have been reading any self-help books or scrolling the internet lately, you might have seen a remarkable trend: The all-importance of the morning routine. They might all vary on the precise implementation of this routine and what is essential versus what is recommended, but…

Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. — NORTHFIELD — The Community College of Vermont (CCV) will hold its 2022 commencement ceremony at Norwich University’s Shapiro Field House in Northfield on Saturday, June 4. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. More than 450 students will be awarded associate degrees. The college is pleased to announce…

By Christopher Ross/ Addison Independent This past winter, third-generation beekeeper Charles “Chaz” Mraz of Champlain Valley Apiaries sat down with two state lawmakers and tried to figure out what could be done about the neonicotinoid pesticides that are killing honeybees, wild bees and other pollinators in large numbers. In January, Democratic Reps. Amy Sheldon of…

By Kevin Theissen Are you a business owner and thought about hiring your child? Well, you should. If you have children, especially teenagers, you should strongly consider putting them to work. The benefits are tremendous. First and foremost, the main benefit is to help your children develop a strong work ethic.  You can teach your child,…

June 4–July 10 —WOODSTOCK — In celebration of one of the most American of all art forms, Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual quilt exhibition, from June 4 – July 10, featuring quilts made by Windsor County quilters. For 36 years, Billings Farm & Museum has played a significant role promoting and encouraging…

State Sen.Brian Collamore (R-Rutland) is seeking his fifth term. Collamore, who serves on both the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee, is hopeful that he can continue to work to grow the local economy, make Vermont more affordable, and protect Vermont’s most vulnerable citizens. “Covid relief money from the federal government allowed…

By Dave Gil de Rubio, Last Word Features Clint Black considers himself lazy. It’s a rather absurd statement when you take into account what he did during the pandemic-fueled year-and-a-half of lockdown. In addition to performing on a regular live stream and launching a line of java called Clint Black Cowboy Coffee (available on his…

By Merisa Sherman It started way back in 1994, when a young man chose to drive up for a few weekends at Killington over the course of the winter season. An environmental economics major, he started recording his observations of the day — what the weather was like, how the conditions were, who he might…

Tesha Buss, a Woodstock-based Democrat, is running for House representative of Windsor County. Buss opened two businesses in Plymouth during the 2008 recession—Good Commons, a retreat home and The Good Bus. Using resources from Vermont’s Small Development Center and a grassroots marketing approach, Buss grew both businesses. She continues to welcome guests to Good Commons.…

An easier word to swallow than addiction? About 10 years ago, while waiting in line at the grocery store, someone walked past me holding a box of Pop-Tarts. Frosted with sprinkles. Experiencing an instant craving, I got out of line and hurried to the Pop-Tart aisle with the urgency of a forgotten food staple. Since…

Nearly three dozen Rutland Blooms volunteers beautified Rutland’s northwest neighborhood Thursday, May 26, planting dozens of trees along sections of Crescent and Grove streets. “We planted some of the biggest trees we’ve planted so far, thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers,” Rutland City Forester Tim Smith said. “This is a great public-private partnership…

Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 at 4 p.m. — NORWICH — Cantabile Women’s Voices, directed by Kathy Sherlock-Green with accompanist Jeanne Chambers, presents its spring concerts, “Wow, 20 Years!” Shows will take place on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Norwich Congregational Church and Sunday at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lebanon…

By Dom Cioffi Sometimes, the most compelling exchanges happen at the strangest times. That was the case this past Sunday afternoon while I was walking on the golf course. No one was around and I had some time to kill, so I figured a quick round of golf by myself would be a good way…

Resort is gunning for latest closure in 25 years Killington Resort’s last weekend of winter skiing and riding will be the first weekend in June, marking the latest skiing and riding date at the resort in 25 years. The longest season on record was 1996-1997, which lasted until June 22. The Killington snowmaking team began…

By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the publisher of the Addison Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. If commonsense gun control legislation can’t convince Republican Senators to protect their constituents for fear of upsetting the gun lobby and white supremacists within their party, perhaps portraying the problem as a public health…