By Ann Hazelrigg  With our recent rainy weather, you may have noticed bright orange orbs with gelatinous tendrils on our native eastern red cedar and ornamental cedars (Juniperus spp.). These are the galls of the cedar apple rust disease pathogen, Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae Schwein. This unique fungus disease requires two hosts within a couple of…

  Five features to be made up throughout summer schedule Adam LaFountain was the only winner on a washout day at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, June 25. The event, presented by Fair Haven/Poultney Auto Supply, was postponed by rain on Saturday night, and again punctuated by a major pop-up rainstorm on Sunday, postponing five…

  By Deborah J. Benoit  What do you do when there’s more shade and shadow than sunshine in your garden? While your plant selections will likely differ from those chosen for a sunny spot, there are still plenty of beautiful, flowering plants from which to choose.  When selecting plants for a shady spot, first determine…

  Tuesday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Killington Parks and Recreation will host the annual July 4th celebration with festiviities beginning at 9 a.m.  The Friends of the Library book sale begins the day and it ends with the fireworks show at 9 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the day. Schedule: 9 a.m.: Friends of the…

  Rookie Roberts wins Sportsman thriller with last-corner pass It was fitting that on a cool Father’s Day night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, “Mr. Freeze” Stewart Friesen and “Ice Man” Evan Roberts were the stars of the show. Friesen was undeniable on Sunday, June 18, winning the “Slate Valley 50” for the Short Track Super…

  By Ceil Hunt FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven’s Concert Committee has been busy throughout the past year lining up performers for  the 2023 Summer Series. This summer the committee is going back to hosting ten summer concerts. They will be held on Thursday evenings beginning June 22 . Concerts begin promptly at 7 p.m. The first…

  Wednesday, June 28—CHITTENDEN—Looking for an enjoyable evening to support a worthwhile cause? Catch the legendary Livingston Taylor and Vermont native Tod Pronto in concert on the lawn at the picturesque Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Wednesday, June 28, starting at 7 p.m. All net proceeds will be donated to the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC…

  In 2022 there were 110,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States.  Two-hundred-forty-three Vermont residents died of an opioid overdose last year alone. Revive Church is now hosting Celebrate Recovery meetings every Sunday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12 Step program modeled after the highly successful 12 Steps of AA…

  Saturday, June 24—CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center members are hanging out the banner for the 15th annual Castleton town wide yard sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine.  With over 40 vendor tables both outdoors and indoors at the community center on 2108 Main Street, shoppers can expect to…

  Saturday, June 24—Danby—An art exhibition and sale on the grounds of the Silas Griffith Memorial Library, 74 South Main St. in Danby, will feature Vermont artist Peter Huntoon and local artists  from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huntoon will be set up and working on a new painting. Opportunities available to ask questions of…

  June 22-July 9—Weston—The Weston Theatre will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” the heartwarming musical that follows the life of America’s most loveable loser, Charlie Brown. Along with his friends from the Peanuts gang, Charlie Brown navigates the ups-and-downs of growing up, playing football, flying a kite, and being friends with the best…

  Wednesday, June 21—KILLINGTON—The 8th annual Bike Bum race series begins Wednesday. The popular local race series that’s all about fun and friendly competition is a 10-week race series being held on Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. starting June 21 and running through Aug. 23. Riders can sign-up solo or form a team of up…

By Andrea Knepper Many home-grown fruits and vegetables require pollination to develop fruit and seeds. Approximately 75% of all food crops grown in the United States depend on bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. However, pollinator populations worldwide are decreasing due to habitat loss, disease and environmental contaminants.   We can all support pollinators by creating…

  By Jodi Larison Container gardening is a good option if you have limited space or want to be able to alter your environment by moving pots around. You will have fewer plant diseases and weeds and less physical stress as containers can be placed at a height requiring less bending. Before deciding to start…

  Monday-Thursday, June 19-22—KILLINGTON—The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returns to Killington for the 12th annual Golf Performance Center Killington Junior Golf Championship. Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) will host the 54-hole tournament mid-week starting Monday, June 19 throught Thursday, June 22, with 132 boys and girls (ages 12-19) competing. Last year, Leonardo Vieira…