Grantees represent organizations from Burlington, Guilford, Johnson, Middlebury, and Putney Six Vermont arts organizations were awarded grants totaling $110,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). In announcing more than $27 million in grants awarded nationwide during this grant round, NEA Chairman Jane Chu said, “The arts are part of our everyday lives – no…

Submitted Theodore Brand Vermont State Police made an arrest in an armed robbery case that occurred on Dec. 14, when a man entered the Cavendish General Store, held a knife to attendant Lori Brand’s throat, and demanded cash from the register. Brand’s husband, Theodore Brand, was in the back of the store and rushed to…

Submitted Santa Claus arrived at the station using the fire pole. City of Rutland Fire Department hosts family Christmas Party Family members of the Rutland City Fire Department attended a Christmas Party at the Fire Station on the evening of Dec. 19, 2015. Santa was a guest of honor delighting the children in attendance, especially…

By Lani Duke Promoting Rutland City The city’s Aldermen recently voted to create a marketing committee to study how best to promote Rutland. According to Alderman Matt Bloomer, the committee would help coordinate with marketing organizations such as the Rutland Redevelopment Authority, the Chamber of Commerce, and Rutland Economic Development Corp. Plans are for the…

WALLINGFORD — On Dec. 20 at 11:27 p.m. members of the State Police/Rutland Barracks responded to a report of an armed robbery in the town of Wallingford. Investigation determined that a male subject entered the Cumberland Farms Convenient store located at 309 North Main Street and displayed a gun to the clerk. He made off with an…

By Lani Duke Don’t toss out the table phones yet MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The cell tower on McNamara Road in Middletown Springs is still on hold despite receiving its certificate of public good in April 2011. AT&T Regional Vice President Owen Smith recently claimed the company intends to turn the tower on in 2017. In the meantime,…

Vermont State Police-Rockingham Barracks have completed the investigation of numerous thefts and burglaries in the towns of Rockingham, Andover, Ludlow, Cavendish, Weathersfield, Springfield and West Windsor. The state police worked with police departments in Chester, Springfield, Weathersfield, Ludlow, and Newport, N.H., as well as the New Hampshire State Police. Investigation determined David Farnsworth and his…

GOSHEN — The Vermont State Police received a call from Richard Toman, 61, who stated approximately 10,000 CDs were taken from his residence at 5 Cemetery Hill Road in Goshen, Vt. State Troopers from the New Haven Barracks made contact with Toman who advised that four different suitcases containing the CDs were taken from his…

By Polly Lynn Jason Mikula enjoys a day on the slope at Killington Resort earlier this season. “It was man-made but glorious,” he said. By Karen D. Lorentz If you’re an expert, you may not need to read this. On the other hand, if you are in the market for demo-ing or purchasing new skis…

By Polly Lynn Skis and snowboards fill racks at Killington in November. KILLINGTON – The Killington Pico Area Association has partnered with the Killington-Pico Rotary for the Fifth Annual Ice-Out Contest, the organizations announced Monday, Dec. 21. The challenge is to guess the exact month, day and time that the ice will “go out” on…

ATOMIC SKIS Atomic Skis have remained a staple at world cup races and that background continues to lead design. Atomic leads with 53 offerings – excluding rentals – offering remarkable depth and breadth. All Mountain Vantage Series The new Vantage Series reflects five unisex and three women’s models. Offering flat skis intended for skiers who…

Inside the latest technology shaping new skis By Tony Crespi Each season the ski industry unveils new ski collections boasting innovative refinements and technological advancements. This season, as example, manufacturers have realized that while many new technologies are extremely light, skis which are too light can, well, chatter on harder snow. Manufacturers have also have…

Submitted The Lynch Bros: Duane Carleton and Tim Lynch make up a dynamic duo with their musical infuences and styles. The Lynch Bros are the new act at Moguls Sports Pub every Thursday night at 9 p.m. One of the Bros you all may know, Mr. Duane Carleton a.k.a. The Human Jukebox. The other bro…

By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul For several days last winter, a barred owl perched atop a dead white birch tree in our field. As winters go, last year’s was very cold, and the owl puffed up against the stubbornly below-freezing temperatures, its streaky brown and white feathers fluffed and fluttering in the icy breeze. Occasionally the…

Sorry, readers, for my lapse in writing. Time gets the best of us. Resolved: I will taste and write about more beers in 2016. I’ve tasted a few really good beers since our last visit, but the challenge has been to meet up with a local brewer while doing so. I’m bending my own rules…