Courtesy of Rob Kovalesky 100 Days clubbers Lynn Munsinger (L) and Rob Kovalesky (R) celebrated another ski season that saw them on the hill well over 100 days each. Pictured in the background are two other members of the 100 Days Club: Peggy Golonka (a.k.a. “Mrs. G.”) and Don McNeil (a.k.a. “Shortski”) who logged 136…

John Dempsey, born July 31, 1947, passed away peacefully at home and was discovered on May 15, 2015. Dempsey was born in Seattle, then lived in Framingham, Mass., and Killington, Vt. Son of the late Robert and Marie Dempsey, he is survived by sisters Danielle Glimcher and Mary McConnell, nieces Tracey Cadima and Kim McConnell,…

By Stephen Seitz WOODSTOCK –There may be nothing new under the sun, but Karl Kenmitzer is adept at finding new ways to use it. Kenmitzer, of Hartland, has lived off the electrical grid for almost 30 years, and he has built a pair of solar-assisted bicycles called solar cargo bikes. “Transportation is our largest use…

Tom Poole By Polly Lynn WOODSTOCK — Friday, May 29, Tom Poole of Rutland entered  Worthy Kitchen where his home brew was being served in a taste-off with fellow finalist Brett Seymour, of Warren, Vt. It’s the final days of a home brew competition that drew over 250 entries from amateur brewers statewide. Poole is a…

Courtesy of KMS Killington Mountain School students work to beautify the school campus with gardens, games and spring cleaning. KILLINGTON — The Killington Mountain School community spent Wednesday, May 27, greening up the campus, beautifying the grounds and putting to practice Head of School Tao Smith’s oft quoted maxim: “Leave the place better off than…

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders officially announced his candidacy for president, Tuesday. By Angelo Lynn “BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE,” roared the enthusiastic, hometown crowd of 5,000 supporters as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took the stage late Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park to launch his presidential campaign. In his trademark style—gesturing with his thumb and…

On May 28, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the FY 2016 transportation bill, which builds on recent years of progress in improving the overall condition of Vermont’s transportation infrastructure. Joined by legislative leaders and Transportation Secretary Sue Minter, the governor signed the bill to authorize $616 million in infrastructure improvements in support of the Agency of…

By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org Hearts went out to Marselis Parsons’ family on Wednesday, May 27, when Channel 3 News announced that the veteran news anchor had lost his battle with skin cancer. He had received treatment for several months before he died on Wednesday morning at a hospice care facility in Williston. Parsons, who was…

“Under 2 MOU” signatories commit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Governor Peter Shumlin announced May 21 that Vermont has signed onto a first-of-its-kind agreement with international leaders from 11 other states and countries, collectively representing more than $4.5 trillion in GDP and 100 million people, to limit the increase in global average temperature to below…

State and federal officials announced May 27 that more than $1 million in FEMA aid has been delivered to the state to help cover the costs of the Dec. 9-12, 2014, winter storm that wreaked havoc on Vermont’s infrastructure, downing trees and power lines. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the aid package…

By Amy Ash Nixon, VTDigger.org A recent listing of the 100 most affordable small colleges in the country includes three of Vermont State College system’s four-year institutions: Castleton, Johnson and Lyndon. The list was published last month by a website called Best Value Schools. The website whittled the top 100 from 700 eligible schools overall.…

By Amy Ash Nixon, VTDigger.org Vermont will soon join a number of other states in launching a children’s savings account program aimed at encouraging more low-income children, and their parents, to consider higher education. Under a bill passed by the Legislature, savings accounts will be opened for every baby born in Vermont—$250 will be deposited…

Courtesy of Town of Killington A rider crashes into hay bale barriers in the inaugural Downhill Throwdown in 2014. Riders will exceed 60 m.p.h. down the steep, winding course View an event preview video Here KILLINGTON–Killington’s Downhill Throwdown freeride event is back for a second year, with three days of high-speed action, June 6-8. The…

By Lisa Lynn Ten endurance athletes began the 888K, 10-day, race but only one finished: Greg Salvesen completed the 551 miles in 8.88 days. Those that did not finish include Jess Pendleton and  Joel Gat who each completed 456 miles, Rebecca Hansen with 419 miles, John Sharp with 403 miles, Jordan Wirfs-Brock with 377 miles,…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Emily Packard returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 6, for the American-Canadian Tour’s People’s United Bank 100. WEST HAVEN – Stock car driver Emily Packard, age 18, returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday night with a mission: win the People’s United Bank 100. The East Montpelier, Vt., native will use…