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Everything we do counts; we’re all in this together

October 7, 2015
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Void-of-Course Moon, that kept us on hold until the wee hours of the morning, Tuesday. Sitting in the last Decan of the sign Cancer, running on the heels of hard hitting aspects to both Uranus and…

Learn to Curl clinic offered in Woodstock

October 7, 2015
WOODSTOCK — Curling is one of the faster growing sports in the US right now. After the Winter Olympics coverage this past year many wanted to give it a try. Now Central Vermont locals or visitors have that chance. There are many local people in the Upper Valley who curl regularly and they want to show…

Rugby World Cup picture comes into focus

October 7, 2015
“Pool of death” solidifies; records set throughout By Maxx Steinmetz The second week of Rugby World Cup 2015 has been proving to be as exciting as to be expected, though no major upsets have taken place such as Georgia’s victory over Tonga and — more famously — Japan’s win over South Africa in the first…

Town Manager will step down…

October 7, 2015
Town Manager will step down to take new position advising internet startups Select Board announces public search for replacement After six years with the Town of Killington, Town Manager Seth Webb, announced he was stepping down to take a new position in the private sector. Webb has accepted the position of Managing Director at New…

Killington Brewfest 2015

October 7, 2015
The 2015 Killington Brewfest went off as a total success. How can you go wrong with Killington on a fall day mixed with over 100 of the regions finest craft beers. Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations. This year, they expanded to include Snowshed & Ramshead Base Lodges, allowing for more activities,…

Explore Vermont 2. 5

October 7, 2015
Local fisherperson Tiffany Saltis tells us why she loves one of Vermont's most popular outdoor activities. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn wind down after a busy day in Vermont at the Spa at the Woods, a European Spa nestled in the hills of Killington. Finally, Bettina pays a visit to the Zen gardens.

Explore Vermont 2. 4

October 7, 2015
In another must-see segment, Bettina, Sara and Kaitlyn go back in time to talk with Master Historian, Bill Jenney, about Vermont's most influential President at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. See why this is the coolest historic site in Vermont, if not the world. In our "How to Make it in Vermont" segment, we see what…

Explore Vermont Segment 2. 3

October 7, 2015
Bettina visits with David Soucy, PGA Pro and GM at Green Mountain National Golf Course, who tells us why Green Mountain is the #1 rated Public Course in Vermont. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn continue their adventures with visits to their favorite swimming holes.

Explore Vermont 2. 2

October 7, 2015
In this segment, we visit Killington's newest and only year-round bike shop, Alpine Bike Works. We also do some paddle boarding and some hiking at Thundering Brook Falls, where Bettina talks about some of the more popular hikes in the area.

Explore Vermont 2.1

October 7, 2015
In this can't miss episode, check out Killington Resort's new Snowshed Adventure Center, including the brand new Mountain Coaster. We also chat with the inimitable Jeff Alexander, events guru at Killington, as he tells about upcoming events and takes a look back at the Dirty Girl Mud Run.

Dust off your best lederhosen; Killington hosts inaugural Oktoberfest

October 7, 2015
Killington Oktoberfest, taking place over Columbus Day weekend, welcomes the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship featuring stacked prizes. Oct. 9-11 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort in conjunction with the International Federation of Stein Hoisting (IFOSH) will be hosting the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship at Killington Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11. The strongest and most…

Okemo celebrates the change of seasons and foliage with annual Fall into Winter festival

October 7, 2015
By Haley Sierra and Rob Bossi, courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Photo One: Children take their pick of the season’s most popular harvest at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Fall Into Winter festival. Photo Two: Foliage surrounds the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort celebrates the changing of the…

Get your twang on at Brandon Music

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music Mike T. Lewis, left, and MaryBeth Zamer, right, make up Twangtown Paramours, performing in Brandon on Oct. 10. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The music of the Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. The acoustic duo, made…

A “Top Ten Fall Event,” Cider Days presses on in Belmont

October 7, 2015
Courtesy of Rick Weintraub Though now engine-powered, this century-old cider press is the highlight of Belmont’s Cider Days. Oct. 10 & 11 — BELMONT — Imagine watching fresh cider being made on a century old press and then enjoying a cup of that cider (hot or cold) with home-baked apple pie or crisp topped with ice cream…

Vt. native Suzanne Kantorski joins Vermont Opera Project

October 7, 2015
By Marcos Galvany SUZANNE KANTORSKI Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. — On Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m., the Vermont Opera Project (TVOP) presents “An Afternoon of American Song.” The program includes songs by American composers Irving Fine, Andre Previn, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Gabriel Kahane as well as a preview of TVOP’s upcoming…