By John Herrick The Roxbury Fish Hatchery stood up to decades of storms since it was built in 1891, but when Tropical Storm Irene’s heavy downpours flooded the Flint Brook in 2011, some 70,000 nursling fish were swept downstream within […]
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Picture perfect pond
Kent Pond in Killington reflects the sunset one calm night earlier this summer. Kent Hower casts a line into the glassy waters. Photo by Paul Holmes
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Tuesday night Storm damages Pico buildings
UPDATE: Based on the description of damages and weather data from the area, meteorologists suspect a straight line wind with gusts over 60 MPH hit Pico from the east, said Michael Joseph, public relations manager for Killington and Pico Resorts. But […]
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Killington Restaurant Week held Sept. 6-13
Over a dozen restaurants feature prix-fixe menus for two at $42.41 Sept. 6-13 — KILLINGTON — The Town of Killington has announced the return of Killington Restaurant Week, Sept. 6 – 13. The promotion features fixed-price menus at over a […]
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Jumping for joy!
Long Trail Brewery celebrated their 25th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 23 with a family-style event that included live music and dancing, a climbing wall, face painting, balloon creations, and, of course, samples of their specialty 25th Anniversary Ale. Kids swam […]
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Spirit of Skiing award to honor Killington founder Preston Leete Smith
By Karen D. Lorent The Killington Grand Hotel will be the scene of a New England Ski Museum annual meeting and award ceremony on November 1 to honor Preston Leete Smith, 84, with the Spirit of Skiing Award. Smith, the […]
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Fire at Rutland Plywood Corporation affects hundreds
By Polly Lynn Friday morning smoke could still be seen coming out of the Rutland Plywood building on Ripley Road in Rutland. A fire that broke Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20, was thought to be contained but another broke out at […]
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Labor Day through Columbus Day Killington announces a lineup of events
Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally, Hay Festival, and Cooler in the Mountains concert featured this weekend KILLINGTON — Visitors to Killington this fall will once again be greeted by large hay sculptures. Amid the mountain vistas and fall foliage, they may find […]
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2ADAM12 performs season finale of Jackson Gore Summer Music Series
Friday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort will host its final free concert of the season on Aug. 29, featuring 2ADAM12 as part of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series presented by Vermont Properties and Development, Inc. […]
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Vermont State Fair: a tradition since 1846
Aug. 29-Sept. 7 — RUTLAND — This Friday, Aug. 29, the 168th annual Vermont State Fair will be held at the fair grounds off Route 7 south in Rutland. This year’s entertainment, events and agricultural displays will be similar to […]