Courtesy Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Front (L-R): Tom Donahue, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; Rep. Dave Potter; Rep. Butch Shaw; Nicole Kesselring, Enman Engineering; Jim Fuller, Regional Manager; Dave Correll; Terry Morton; Marleen Cenate; Glen Novack. Back (L-R): Paul Crossman; Tom Leypoldt; Alderman William Notte; Alderman Dave Allaire; Trevor Bendig; Sen. Brian Collamore; Brennan…

By Michael J. Caduto There was a time in the waters known by the Abenaki peoples as Kwenitegok, “Long River,” when migratory fish moved in such multitudes that their backs appeared as a living bridge from shore to shore. After the glacier melted, shad and alewives returned to migrate up our rivers for 10,000 years,…

As the winter months approach, the sun sets early and the nights get colder. Even coffee shops have switched from pumpkin spice lattes to red holiday cups. Single or in a relationship, everyone would rather stay inside and be warm. Even the thought of hitting the bars can simply be too exhausting. In the spring…

Br Brady Crain So, Dallas. I love Dallas. My family is in Dallas. Five uncles and aunts, 15 cousins, uncounted first cousins twice removed. All of these people migrated from the scene of the original crime in Newton and Wichita, Kansas (GO SHOCKERS), and they are now strung out between Norman, Okla. (GO SOONERS) and…

A full month has passed in which my minor obsession with Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” music video has not subsided; I suppose it may be time to come clean. Released on Oct. 22, 2015, the clip has so far notched only about half as many YouTube views as “What Do You Mean?” the lead single from…

Courtesy of OVRCC Owners Shon and Alex Racicot LUDLOW — The Boot Pro in Ludlow purchased a fully automated, 2015 Wintersteiger Mercury ski/snowboard tuning machine made in Austria this fall and it is up and reason for the season. It is one of only 24 like it in the country! The machine has both a stone…

By Robin Alberti Stylish base layers and sweaters hang on racks at Skiology in preparation for holiday shoppers this month. By Tony Crespi Holiday gifts make us smile–at least that’s the goal! Whether it’s a new ski tuning tool or a new jacket, the right gift can brighten someone’s holiday, and that makes two people…

By Robin Alberti A fat bike rider smiles as he rides across a snowy trail at Killington last  season, during the Rollin’ Fatties event. By Polly Lynn Three years ago, a couple of “very clever Brits” came up with an idea for a grassroots, worldwide, fat-bike holiday that would bring the fat-bike community together, according…

By Robin Alberti Photo One: Some of the runners wore turkey hats while running. Photo Two: A group of over 350 Turkey Trotters take off  from Jax in Killington Photo Three: Four-legged friends were common companions trotting. In Killington over 350 registered “trotters” ran or walked in the fifth annual Turkey Trot. The event has…

Courtesy of CSJ Kyle Houston The Fighting Saints men’s basketball team matched up against College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., and lost by a score of 95-56, which brings their overall record this season to 5-2. The women’s basketball team was also in action against NJIT, and they also lost by score of 71-50,…

“[Most of us] can’t afford a $50 million estate in Aspen, Colo. But luckily, there are plenty of other places where you can get in lots of slope time and immerse yourself in the laid-back mountain lifestyle,” wrote Yuqing Pan, in a story titled “America’s Most Affordable—and Least Affordable—Ski Towns” for realtor.com. Using information from onthesnow.com and…

Vermont’s hunters will get one final chance for a deer this year during the muzzleloader deer season and the second part of the archery deer season. The two seasons run at the same time—Dec. 5-13. A muzzleloader hunter may take one legal buck anywhere in the state. In addition, a hunter who received a muzzleloader…

Courtesy of KPAA Old Saint Nick advises a helper in one of Santa’s Workshops Traditions featuring Festival of Trees, Santa’s Workshop, sleigh rides, Jack Frost Marketplace and musical guests Dec. 4-5—KILLINGTON—The Vermont Holiday Festival returns to Killington on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5 with its glittering Festival of Trees, the magic of Santa’s…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Visitors enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride with Phil Warren and Percherons Lynn and Sue around the snow-covered fields at Billings Farm & Museum. Dec. 5-6—WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum, the gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage. Christmas…

By Robin Alberti The entertainment stage is surrounded by an outpouring of toys to be donated to local kids in need. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON — Ted Arbo’s 29th annual “Toys for Tots (Not Tears)” holiday party will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Foundry at Summit Pond,…