“The number of muzzleloader season antlerless deer permits have been reduced significantly from the 17,050 issued in 2014 to 9,650 for this year, because of reductions in deer numbers caused by two severe winters in 2014 and 2015,” said Mark Scott, director of wildlife for the Fish & Wildlife Department. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife…

Senator Sanders ‘I’m Running’ Promising to fight "obscene levels" of income disparity and a campaign finance system that is a "real disgrace," independent Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he will run for president as a Democrat, The Associated Press reported. Sanders on Thursday announced he would seek the 2016 nomination “in a bid likely to…

By Justin Lemanski Fighting Saints baseball had a busy week as they played eight games, coming out with a 8-1 record as they draw closer to the YSCC conference tournament and USCAA national tournament. The Saints are currently hold the number eight spot in the USCAA poll for a bid into the national tournament, where…

By Lani Duke Castleton students take a different kind of final exam CASTLETON—Students in Castleton College's community health and women's health issues classes took their final grade exam outside the classroom, collecting DNA from people who registered to be on the international bone marrow donor list. Instructor Deb Choma believes this final exam is "much…

CHESTER—On April 18 at about 11 p.m. the Chester Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 2703 Green Mountain Turnpike in Chester, owned by Meredith Paul of Portsmouth, R.I. A passerby had called in the fire and, upon arrival, fire personnel found the home to be completely engulfed in flames. They called for assistance…

The in-between time By Rev. Lee Alison Crawford About a month ago, I finally got outside on snowshoes to create walking paths up in the woods behind Church of Our Saviour on Mission Farm Road in Killington. Up until mid-March, the temperature simply prohibited a leisurely walk outside; even with layers and layers on, I…

By Lani Duke Center Street Marketplace plans move forward RUTLAND—Plans continue for developing the Center Street Marketplace as the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) gathers lease agreements with the surrounding property owners. One holdup had been that the federal government required longer-term leases than had initially been contracted, said Susan Schreibman, assistant director of the…

The ketogenic diet vs. the carb-loaded typical diet “Fat makes you fat” is a common and logical thought. Interestingly, however, science shows us otherwise. A high-fat ketogenic diet has been shown not only to aid in lasting fat loss, but improve ailments like polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s, and various mood disorders—just to…

Before you head to the multiplex to witness what many expect to be the summer’s biggest blockbuster—“Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which comes out on May 1—you may want to ask yourself one question: what, exactly, are Marvel’s “Avengers” avenging? The answer: nothing. They’re not avenging anything or anyone. Nothing about the Avengers’ formation or behavior…

Are you thinking that the ski season is ending and you don’t want to leave Vermont? Then don’t, if there is a way around it! For some people life in Vermont compared to a big city just can’t be overlooked. Since my husband, Peter Shaw, was recently reflecting on the path his life took when…

Courtesy of the Mountain Times Archives Photo One: Connor McGrath looks on as his parents, uncle and grandmother share in a toast. Photo Two: Scott Giguere stands with Miss Guinness. Local ‘old-timers’ organize Killington Reunion Weekend, set for June 26-28 By Polly Lynn A local group of self-proclaimed  Killington “old-timers” are organizing a reunion weekend,…

By Dom Cioffi It was an inexpensive, under-sized, tobacco sunburst acoustic guitar whose brand name is now long lost to memory. In essence, it was an incredibly forgettable conglomeration of wood and wire… but it was the catalyst for a lifelong obsession. The guitar was a hand-me-down from my mother who took at stab at…

By Robin Alberti Fourth grade students at Proctor Elementary show their “up-cycled” brown bags. PROCTOR — On Earth Day last Wednesday, Proctor Elementary School teacher Danielle Fagan took the opportunity to put her fourth grade students’ knowledge to practical use. Mrs. Fagan presented the students with this challenge: how could they do something good for…

By Robin Alberti A basket of balls sits inside the newly renovated Mitchell Therapy Pool at the VAC. By Robin Alberti RUTLAND — On Saturday, April 25, Mitchell Therapy Pool at the Vermont Achievement Center held an open house to celebrate its re-opening, after having completed some much-needed structural repairs. Pool director, Ann Hunt explained,…

RUTLAND—The Rutland City Board of Aldermen approved a request from College of St. Joseph (CSJ) to waive a substantial initial water allocation fee and to stabilize the college’s water and sewer bill over the first five years of the college’s expanded usage. CSJ is anticipating a need for a new dorm and dining hall, as…