With all the recent wet weather, conspicuous neon yellow masses have appeared on bark mulches and lawns. These brightly colored blobs, called plasmodia, are unique organisms called slime molds. The harmless, yellow, foamy slime molds (Fuligo septica), often called the […]
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Springfield Humane Society joins in “Empty the Shelter” event
July 6-31—SPRINGFIELD—Springfield Humane Society is one of 335 shelters in 44 states participating in a national event to empty animal shelters. Adoption fees at participating organizations will be just $50 or less per cat or dog. As the nation’s […]
Hammond steals Firecracker 50 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
Eighth different winner in eight races Walter J. Hammond was on his game for one of the year’s biggest events at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, stealing the victory in the Firecracker 50 on Saturday, July 1, before a packed Independence […]
Q&A with Morgan Easton
Braintree, Ridgeline Outdoor Collective board president shares insight, tips and tricks to enjoying the Rochester Trails full potential What makes the trails in Rochester unique to the area? The Rochester Trails offer a broad range of trail types from […]
Killington hosts public meeting to discuss options for connecting trails
Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The town of Killington is holding a local concerns meeting on the Killington connecting trails scoping study on Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library or remotely via Zoom (us06web.zoom.us/j/88964644941). […]
The circus comes to town
UPDATE: The Rutland shows have been canceled. The circus comes to town Circus Smirkus brings a vibrant show to the Vermont State Fairgrounds By Sarah Calvin July 15-16—RUTLAND— On Saturday and Sunday, Circus Smirkus will come to the Vermont […]
SolarFest announces it’s new permanent home in Brandon
July 15-16—BRANDON—SolarFest aims to create a platform for like-minded individuals to connect, learn new skills, and enjoy music in a beautiful setting. The festival will take place on July 15 and 16 at 144 Steinberg Road just north of […]
‘Wizard of OZ’ performed at the Paramount
By Jacob Knipes Local theatergoers may soon follow the Yellow Brick Road to this year’s Paramount Players summer musical. The company, partnering alongside Grace Congregational Church, will return for its third production with ; “The Wizard of Oz,” running […]
BROC’s Farm-to-Family Release Party
and Fair is Wednesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 5—RUTLAND—If you’re still in the mood to celebrate the day after the Fourth, BROC Community Action is throwing a party on Wednesday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal […]
How to plan a rose garden in Zones 3-11
By Deborah J. Benoit Who doesn’t love the smell of roses (Rosaceae) and the beauty of a rose bush in full bloom? When planning a rose garden, the first thing to consider is location. This includes not only how […]