Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 a.m.—POULTNEY—Join in for a slow-paced walk that will allow for observing and photographing. Friendly birders will happily share their knowledge with you. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent, cameras, field guides, and binoculars if you have them. Opportunities to leave early if needed. The hike will be about 3 miles…

It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth and novice turkey hunting weekend is April 23 and 24 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. “The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach young or new hunters how to safely and successfully…

Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m.—VIRTUAL — Phoenix Books welcomes Tessa Wegert to its Zoom stage for a discussion of “Dead Wind,” Sarah Stewart Taylor’s new novel featuring Senior Investigator Shana Merchant.  Tessa Wegert, a freelance writer, will be in conversation with fellow mystery author Sarah Stewart Taylor. About 'Dead Wind' A body is discovered…

By Dom Cioffi Marilu Henner is an American actress with a career spanning over 45 years in motion pictures and television. Her most notable role was that of Elaine Nardo on the hit television series “Taxi,” where she starred alongside Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conway, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and Andy Kaufman. While her acting work…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) are teaming up in a cooperative effort with Vermont hunters to look for the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum), a tick believed to be in Vermont but one that has eluded capture through standard surveillance methods. However, this…

Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— WOODSTOCK—Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective of Haitian roots music with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical and familiar at the same time. In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake the band came together to show the world that their country…

Billings Farm & Museum presents sheep shearing and herding demonstrations Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24—WOODSTOCK—With the onset of warmer weather, it is time to take off the wool sweater and get a haircut — especially if you are a sheep! Gather the flock and come to the idyllic green pastures of Billings Farm & Museum…

By Sen. Alison Clarkson This year, instead of producing several smaller, focused bills, the Senate Economic Development (SED) Committee created one omnibus economic development bill with a wide range of proposals. It took longer than expected to finish and the House Commerce Committee is now considering it. The purpose of the bill is to “address…

Governor Phil Scott and Green Mountain Power (GMP) announced April 18 that public transportation in Rutland County will be cleaner with the arrival of two new all electric transit buses. The Marble Valley Regional Transit District (MVRTD) is now operating these electric buses in place of two diesel fueled buses. “The transportation sector is Vermont’s…

By Kevin Theissen What are you going to do with your tax refund this year? Through the end of March, the IRS received over 81 million returns and processed just under 79 million returns. To that point, the IRS has sent out just under 60 million refunds checks totaling $188 billion. The average tax refund…

Staff report The Slate Valley Union Unified School District budget passed 882-541in a revote on Wednesday, April 13. The $26,236,547 budget approved by voters was $33,500 less than an initial budget proposal, which failed 861-853 on Town Meeting Day. “ We’re definitely happy and relieved — very thankful that people came out and voted ‘yes,’”…

The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is looking for volunteers to help with the cleaning of our community cat rooms! Our community cat rooms are a great way for adoptable cats to socialize, and visit with potential adopters, and with the warmer weather comes more occupants! Volunteers need to be 16 years old or older,…

Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Join us for your chance to see The Big and Tall Comedy Tour, one of the funniest shows in comedy, and help raise money for the American Legion of West Rutland. The Big and Tall Comedy Tour has been traveling across America since January 2018, raising money for America’s…

Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) has selected “Grizzly Man” for its monthly screening. The multi-award-winning documentary will be shown Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. In keeping with the theme of this year’s Selects series, Humans and Animals: Shared Experiences, Intersecting Worlds, this stunning…

By Merisa Sherman I cannot pull away. I want to ride Cascade over and over and over again. Ok, alternating with Downdraft. They have been so playful. I could actually feel my heart smiling. So smooth and buttery and beautiful, with a touch of graininess to it. But not that chunky graininess that trips you…