Dear Editor, The Gayle Sheldon Memorial Foundation for Brain Cancer, Inc. held its seventh annual benefit ride on Aug. 30. The ride left from the Back Country Cafe in Killington and ended at TPW Vacation Rentals for a barbeque. The ride was 120 miles. This year’s ride was in honor of James (Jimmy) Jones, who…

By Dom Cioffi On Feb. 11, 2013, in speech before the most important cardinals in the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world by becoming the first pontiff to resign the papal leadership position in nearly 600 years. There was no scandal; there was conspiracy. Pope Benedict was simply tired and of sound enough…

KILLINGTON — On Sunday, Sept. 27, 120 runners and walkers competed in the annual Bootcampers for Breast Cancer 5K on River Road in Killington. “We had a lot more families from the school communities participate this year,” said Danyelle Joaquin, event organizer, adding that the town recreation department offered to take on the kids activities this…

By Tim Buttner and Jerry LeBlond On Sunday Sept. 27 stargazers witnessed a rare super moon eclipse not seen since 1982, and not to be seen again until 2033. The moon’s red hue occurs once the moon is completely in the earth’s shadow, the eclipse is then dubbed to be a “blood moon.”

Courtesy of Southern Vermont Arts and Living and Vermont Crafts Council Photo One: Adelaide Tyrol is the artist of “Prey and Predator,” acrylic on canvas, a piece on display at the Great Hall, a studio in Springfield, #64 on the 2015 Fall Open Studio map. Tyrol is also the artist for the column “The Outside Story”…

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. — POMFRET — The newly-formed Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at the Prosper Valley School in Pomfret has decided to continue a long-running tradition of hosting an annual PTO fundraiser, the Harvest Supper, and will expand the community to not only include the Pomfret community but also Bridgewater families, parents, students, and…

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) announces the 21st annual Share the Harvest event, to be held at more than 52 food businesses around the state on Oct. 1. Up to 15 percent of sales on this day at participating restaurants, co-ops, and stores will be donated to NOFA-VT’s Farm Share Program, which…

Courtesy of Proctor Free Library Stephanie LeQuier shares her learning of birds and the forest in a program at Proctor Free Library, Oct. 7. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. — PROCTOR — Proctor Free Library holds a program with Stephanie LeQuier called “Bottomland Hardwood Forests of Arkansas” on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at  6:30 p.m. LeQuier will…

Submitted LOGAN BROYLES MENDON – 14-year-old Logan Broyles doesn’t leave much time for relaxing during his summer vacation. The Rutland High School freshman competed in a dozen golf tournaments, journeying to Quebec, Canada; North Carolina, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and his home state of Vermont for top junior and adult events. The Mendon teenager capped…

Courtesy CSJ Edson Ferrer The Fighting Saints had another successful week in sports, led by the dominant baseball team that was able to go 4-1 over a long road trip weekend. This puts them at an impressive 12-1 for the fall season. They have shown no signs of weakness this year, and seem to be…

Submitted The cover of the newest edition of the Ski + Ride magazine.  Vermont Ski and Ride, the only independent publication that serves New England’s winter sports community, has relaunched for 2015 as a free glossy, quarterly publication printed on heavy stock, high-quality paper, along with a new website and social media presence. In 2015,…

KILLINGTON — The men’s shower facility at Pico Sports Center will be undergoing a 2-3 week renovation beginning Oct. 4. During this time, male shower facilities will not be available. The locker room, sauna and restroom facilities will remain open. The staff at Pico Sports Center recognize this is an inconvenience and appreciate your patience while…

Five-week series supports athletes of all abilities KILLINGTON — The Mountain Times in partnership with Vermont Adaptive and Spartan Races, and with the sponsorship of ten local businesses, told the story of Vermont Adaptive athletes in a five-week series written by Killington native Anne Koch. The stories reached approximately 100,000 readers and raised $1,750 in…

KILLINGTON — The upcoming Ski and Bike Sale at Killington, Oct. 9-11, will include both new and used skis and bikes, which is a new offering this year. Local bike shops, including First Stop Ski Shop, Green Mountain Cycle, The Basin and Alpine Bike Works will be on hand with some great end of the season…

By Alan Jeffery QUESTION: Joleen and Nancy are playing in a tournament. On the 10th hole, Joleen strokes her ball about 175 yards from the tee area. The area is dense with vegetation and the ball may be lost. Joleen plays a provisional ball. After briefly searching for her original ball, she goes to her…