By Brett Yates After a year of limited activities on account of Covid-19 precautions, the Rutland Recreation & Parks Dept. expects to offer a full slate of events and opportunities for fun this summer and fall. “I just think it’s […]
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First day of the Vermont summer Farmers’ Market was a feast for the senses
Depot Park hosted over 50 food, craft and plant vendors last Saturday By Krista Johnston Last Saturday was the first day back outdoors for the Vermont Farmers’ Market. Over 50 vendors, both new and returning, set themselves up in the […]
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Dedication of Freeman sculpture Thursday, marks his 195th birthday
Civil Rights leader and Rutland native was nation’s first black college president By Victoria Gaither The sculpture honoring Rutland native and leading abolitionist Martin Henry Freeman will be formally dedicated May 13 at noon in the Center Street Marketplace – […]
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Foraging Etiquette 101
In a post-pandemic world, sustainability and respect will be more important than ever By Brooke Geery Morel mushrooms are popping up everywhere right now (if you know where to look). With an increased interest in self-sustainable living as we come […]
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KPAA announces 2021 Killington Wine Festival schedule
The Killington Pico Area Association recently announced its plans for this summer’s Killington wine festival. This year’s celebration will once again not be the full large outdoor festival under the tents, but instead include a month-long celebration of wine with […]
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Marv Elliott hosts Wild Alaska birding lecture
Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. — VIRTUAL — Marv Elliott, treasurer of Rutland County Audubon, will present a free Zoom birding program on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. This photo talk will follow a camping trip by Marv and […]
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Medical Matters Weekly welcomes state veterinarian for tick-borne illness discussion
Wednesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. —VIRTUAL— Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson, a weekly interactive, multi-platform medical-themed talk show, will feature Natalie Kwit, public health veterinarian with the Vermont Dept. of Health, as a guest on […]
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2nd annual Stuff-A-Cruiser in Rutland
Friday, May 14 9 a.m. -3 p.m.—RUTLAND — On May 14th, Stockton Security, Rutland City Police Dept. and Project Vision will be holding the second annual Stuff-A-Cruiser to benefit BROC Community Action and, this year at the suggestion of Becky […]
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Billings Backyard Series presents beekeeping and pollinators with Troy Hall
Saturday, May 15 at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK/VIRTUAL — The next program in the Billings Backyard Series presents Beekeeping and Pollinators with Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries, Plainfield, NH. Curious about keeping bees? Passionate about pollinators? Troy will discuss the basic concepts […]
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Hospitality Field Day
Locals celebrate ‘surviving’ the pandemic hospitality season Sunday, May 16 at 11 a.m. —KILLINGTON — Dream Maker Bakers and Killington Boot Camp Wellness Center have teamed up to create a fun day of games, music, food and drinks! Join in […]