By Victoria Gaither On Friday, Nov. 22, at 5 p.m., the Killington Cafe and Wine Bar opened its doors to the community for an invite-only tasting opportunity. Owner/General Manager Joe Cuozzo and partners James Sherman and Howard Levin welcomed guests into the cafe and bar and sought feedback. It was a packed house, with guests…

By Victoria Gaither PITTSFORD—When Lothrop Elementary School students return to the classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 28, administrators and teachers have been busy as bees in the summer preparing for the big day. “As soon as students leave, we have a schedule for the summer of what needs to get done,” explained Principal Stacey Farrington. This…

By Victoria Gaither September marks the one-year milestone of Loose Loona Gifts and Tea House, a unique establishment at 11 Center St. in downtown Rutland that offers a blend of gifts, teas, and food. “We were busy from the time we opened right through the holidays,” said owner Don Abrahamsen. Abrahamsen is serious about his…

By Victoria Gaither In Pittsford, road and bridge repair work is underway along Route 7 over Furnace Brook at the intersection of Route 7 and Route 3. Not too far from construction workers in hard hats are workers with high-visibility vests, digging tools, shovels, measuring tape, notebooks, and a dirt sifter. The workers are archeologists…

By Victoria Gaither Mountain biking is more than just a sport, it’s a catalyst that brings people together, transforming strangers into a tight-knit community. On Saturday, June 1, a group of downhill bikers were taking a break from the trails in the Snowshoe parking lot. The group — hailing from Canada, Pennsylvania, and Saratoga Springs,…

By Victoria Gaither Renowned for its world-class skiing, Killington also boasts a reputation for producing exceptional students through Vermont State University’s Resort and Hospitality Management Program at Killington. The man who led that charge, producing many students who are now managers in the ski industry and general managers of the hospitality industry is retiring. Family,…