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The meat industry is scary
October 29, 2015
Dear Editor, I was never scared of all the witches, zombies, and assorted goblins wandering around on Halloween next Saturday night. What really used to scare me was the meat industry. This is the industry that mutilates, cages, and butchers billions of cows, pigs, and other feeling animals, that exposes thousands of undocumented workers to…
The Iceman cometh
October 29, 2015
By Dom Cioffi This is the time of year when the outside temperatures begin to drop to uncomfortable levels, meaning extra care must be taken so life doesn’t get too distressing. Anytime the thermometer settles below the 32-degree mark, you have to grab that cold weather parka, you have to start warming up your vehicle…
Going solar?
October 29, 2015
Solar Energy round table discussion to be held in Killington, Nov. 7 KILLINGTON — Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the advantages of going solar is invited to a solar energy round table discussion, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7 at 3-5 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library’s Ann Wallen room in Killington, Vt. The Killington…
Rock climber dies in accident
October 29, 2015
On Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. the Vermont State Police was dispatched to the Green Peak trail located off Dorset Hill Road in Dorset, Vt., for a reported rock climbing accident. The state police, Vermont Fish & Game Department, Dorset Fire Department and the Manchester Rescue Squad responded to the scene. The victim, later identified…
Breaking and entering investigated at Shaw’s
October 29, 2015
POULTNEY — On Oct. 23, 2015 at approximately 4:45 a.m. Troopers responded to a report of an alarm going off at the Shaw’s Supermarket on 55 Depot Street in Poultney, Vt. Upon arrival Troopers saw that the front door window of the store had been smashed and entry had been gained to the store. Troopers entered…
Families invited to Halloween festival at Kehoe Education Center in Castleton
October 29, 2015
Submitted Lit jack-o’-lanterns light a trail that will host nature hikes during the Halloween Festival at Kehoe Education Center. Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. — CASTLETON — Looking for a “wild” family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend the third annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and…
Understand the risks and rates of cancer in Rutland County; early detection is key!
October 29, 2015
Submitted October is breast cancer awareness month - women over 40, don’t miss your mammogram! Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Knowing your risk for cancer is the first step toward prevention or early detection. Join public health analysts from the Department of Health and physicians from the Foley Cancer Center on Wednesday, Oct.…
Three artists featured in BigTown’s “Hot Houses, Warm Curves” exhibit
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of BigTown Gallery Rick Skogsberg’s “Can’t Lose Shoes” is a collection of shoes that he has painted since April, 2015. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. — ROCHESTER — BigTown Gallery in Rochester celebrates its newest exhibit, “Hot Houses, Warm Curves,” drawing, photography and painting. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12, with an…
Wagon Ride Weekends featured at Billings
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Phil Warren leads Belgian horses Tom and Jerry, pulling a wagon full of Billings Farm visitors. The ride is part of a weekend that highlights Vermont’s rural heritage. Nov. 1, 2 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature Wagon Ride Weekends each Saturday and…
Put your garden to bed with tips from Ron Krupp
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of VINS Author Ron Krupp will discuss his new book, “The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” at a talk in Quechee, Sunday. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host a gardening discussion with Ron Krupp on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the…
Comedian Tracy Morgan to bring his “Picking Up The Pieces” tour to Rutland
October 29, 2015
RUTLAND — Multi-talented comedian Tracy Morgan is back at it, announcing the “Tracy Morgan: Picking up the Pieces” tour, his latest major multi-city standup tour starting in February, 2016 — and he’s coming to Rutland! The tour takes to the Paramount Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($44.75 - $59.75) went…
VT Backcountry Community builds momentum, plans 3rd annual forum
October 29, 2015
©Brian Mohr/EmberPhoto There’s never a shortage of fresh powder in the backcountry! Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., the doors will open at the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester for the 3rd Annual Vermont Backcountry Forum & Celebration, co-hosted by the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) and its Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC) program,…
“The Big Red Dog” wags into Rutland
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre The cast of “Clifford the Big Red Dog” surrounds the large pup on stage. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Everyone’s favorite canine, “Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! — A Big Family Musical” is coming to the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. As Clifford and company…
Cult classic “Rocky Horror Show” being presented in Rutland
October 29, 2015
Oct. 29-31, Nov. 5-7 — RUTLAND — The Merchants Hall STAGE series presents “The Rocky Horror Show Live!” The cult-classic science fiction, dark comedy musical will be directed and conducted by Jacob W. Patorti with live orchestrations at Merchants Hall for 10 performances: Oct. 29, 30, 31, Nov. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m.; and Oct. 30,…
Annual show approaches for Rutland Curbstone Chorus
October 29, 2015
Saturday Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Curbstone Chorus, the all-male barbershop a cappella singing group, will present their annual show “Ten Years of Singing” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. The performance will be held at the Rutland High School Theater. Formed in 2006, the chorus has performed all over Rutland County,…
