By Robin Alberti Monday’s solar eclipe as seen from Sherburne Memorial Library in Killington. KILLINGTON—Millions of people across the country gathered to watch the rare solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21. Though Vermont was not in the direct path for a […]
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Runners endure Beast of the East in inaugural running festival
By Angelo Lynn A half marathon finisher displays his medal By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—A crowd of over 400 runners took to the slopes of the second-tallest mountain in Vermont this past weekend in the inaugural Under Armour Mountain Running Series. […]
Official 2017 Killington IDF World Cup & Freeride
The IDF World Cup tour returns to Killington Sept. 8-10, 2017 for an exciting, high-speed showdown on this renowned track. From this year forward, it will be organized by #EmgeeEvents, to whom Dean Events passed the torch. The Killington World […]
Under Armour series takes on The Beast
Courtesy of Under Armour Running Series The UA Mountain Running Series takes participants literally off the beaten path. Aug. 19-20—KILLINGTON— On Aug. 19 and 20, athletes from near and far will converge on Killington Resort for the inaugural 2017 Under Armour […]
Preston’s takes crown in Rutland competition
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the awards for Best Taste, Best Display and People’s Choice at the 36th annual Chamber Winter in August event, Aug. 8. The event, which moved back outside […]
Cyclists ride coast-to-coast for pancreatic cancer
By Evan Johnson Clad in cycling shoes, shorts and superhero t-shirts, three friends near the end of their cross-country bike trip to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The trip, which is being called Portland to Portland, is a project […]
Killington-favorite Donavon Frankenreiter returns for free concert, Aug. 12
Saturday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Cooler in the Mountains free summer concert series at Killington Resort continues Saturday, Aug. 12 with the return of Killington favorite, Donavon Frankenreiter. A singer-songwriter with a passion for music, he will surely excite and move the […]
Vermont Open Farm Week returns Aug. 14-20, celebrates local food origins
VERMONT — For the third consecutive year, farmers across Vermont will open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont’s vibrant working landscapes. Vermont Open Farm Week 2017 will be held Monday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. […]
It’s fair time! Vermont State Fair runs Aug. 15-19 in Rutland
Aug. 15-19—RUTLAND—The 172nd Vermont State Fair returns to Rutland Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 15-19 with a shorter span, but plenty to see, eat, and do. Carnival entertainment will be happening every day, with ride wristbands available all day Wednesday and […]
Farmer Olympics return for third year
POULTNEY— Teams of farmers from all over Vermont will come together Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Cerridwen Farms on the Green Mountain College campus in Poultney to compete in a wide range of events designed to challenge farmers’ field skills at […]