By Tony Crespi Ski tests are somewhat akin to seeing into a looking glass to the future offering a window able to glimpse new and refined models and technologies. A few years ago manufacturers began incorporating “rocker” into skis as […]
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Column, Movie Diary
The Movie Diary: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
A whiter shade of pale by Dom Chioffi For the last 30 years, I have witnessed the effect that the word “sale” has on my wife. For as far back as I can remember, that four-letter noun as lured her […]
Column, Money Matters
Money Matters: Maximizing benefits
By Kevin Theissen Most understand that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can result in higher monthly payments. However, many don’t know that there are other ways to maximize their benefits, some of which depend on their marital status. Understanding […]
Column, The Outside Story
The Outside Story: Evergreen ferns can be enjoyed year-round
By Sandra Mitchell Walking through the woods on a crisp December day, I spotted a flash of green amongst the rocks, snaking up through the snow. Greenery in a forest full of gray and white is a treat, and so […]
Column, Living the Dream
Living the Dream- Spencer Wood: Big stage races in a small town
by Merisa Sherman As the ski racing world arrives in Killington this week, we who ski and ride here look up and see our local ski hill transformed into an amazing scene. Flags from around the world line the grandstands […]
Column, Movie Diary
The Movie Diary: The Good Liar
Tour de Force I drove my family into the Blue Ridge Mountains this past weekend for a little rest and relaxation before the holiday season officially kicks off. We stayed at a beautiful establishment called the Grove Park Inn, which […]
Column, Money Matters
Monday Matters: Pay yourself first
Each month you settle down to pay bills. You pay your mortgage lender. You pay the electric company. You pay the trash collector. But do you pay yourself? One of the most basic tenets of sound investing involves the simple […]
Column, The Outside Story
The Outside Story: All about antlers
By Dave Mance III The blast of a gunshot: a deep bass roar she feels in her chest, followed by a treble ringing in her ears. The buck drops. The hunter remains in her crouch, watching the animal’s last breaths […]
Column, Tree Talk
Tree Talk: Trees and speed
One of the specifications included in late summer completion of the Cold River Road relocation project, thanks to engineer Mark Youngstrom, required the planting of trees where the original Cold River Road was. Otter Creek Engineering prepared the road project […]
Column, Looking Back
Looking Back: Remembering past Thanksgivings
Well, it’s almost here…Thanksgiving time! For most of us it’s all about the food. Family recipes are used to prepare many of the dishes that will be served. In some cases these recipes are on index cards and are handwritten. […]