By Katy Savage Voters in the Slate Valley Union Unified School District (SVUUSD) are being asked to approve a $59.5 million 30-year bond on Town Meeting Day to build a new middle school, make a number of capital improvements and address infrastructure needs. The SVUUSD serves children in Orwell, Castleton, Benson, Hubbardton, West Haven and…

By Merisa Sherman The morning started with freshies. Road crew was working so hard, but had yet to plow my road. It was just gorgeous — an untouched ribbon of white, so inviting as the snow reached from treeline to a not-quite-hidden guard rail. The lights from the condos were glowing through the  5 a.m. darkness…

New England teams sweep podium for the first time with Vermont in first, New Hampshire second and Maine third By Polly Mikula A team of three snow sculptors from the Woodstock area have won the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Jan. 29-Feb. 1. The competition attracted the most talented snow…

KILLINGTON—Residents and visitors to Killington were greeted with a Valentine’s Day surprise — hundreds of paper hearts affixed to windows, doors and signs all over town on Friday morning. This cheerful display was made possible by a team of volunteers assembled by the Sherburne Memorial Library. The idea was inspired by a group of people…

By Katy Savage Presidents’ Week is the last major holiday week of the ski season and resorts are expecting the numbers will be strong, with fresh snow and mild temperatures attracting people to the mountains. The overall season so far has seen highs and lows. Early season snow and cold temperatures allowed resorts to open…

Cedar Circle Family Adventure Package East Thetford All genders, ages approximately 6 - 11 At-home Camp Kit with optional on-farm visit days 1 week sessions https://cedarcirclefarm.org/familyadventurepackage In response to the pandemic, Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is offering an alternative, screen-free summer camp experience for family units. The Cedar Circle Family Adventure Package is a week-long…

By Merisa Sherman Some trails just seem to possess a surreal quantity, taking you away to another world completely. Just like stepping through a magical wardrobe, these trails become worlds of their own, places that can cleanse your soul and remind you who you truly are. Like a siren, these trails call to you, luring you in…

By Polly Mikula To land a career at Killington Resort, there is no surer path than to attend Castleton University’s School of Resort & Hospitality Management. The school acts like a pipeline of qualified workers for Killington. There are currently 37 alums employed at the mountain, 12 of whom are employed in management roles in…

By Lee J. Kahrs/The Reporter BRANDON — More than 100 animals were seized from a farm on Kimball Road  and the property owner has been charged with animal abuse. The farm has been the subject of animal abuse investigations in the past, and neighbors said the most recent raid was a relief. On Friday, Jan.…

Mini Shred Madness took place at Killington Resort  under sunny  skies on Saturday,  Feb. 8. The event was rescheduled from its original date in January, due to inclement weather. Grom skiers and riders, 13 years and under, took over Red’s Backyard at Ramshead for an event focused on getting a feel for park riding and…

Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Get out and enjoy one of Vermont’s most beautiful seasons with a week full of outdoor activities during Presidents’ Day break. This Rutland tradition boasts a range of activities celebrating the winter season with outdoor and indoor fun. Events include sledding through downtown on Center Street, free ice skating at…

By Tony Crespi “You can maximize performance by skiing a tuned ski,” noted PSIA examiner and Bromley Pro Charlie Rockwell. “Skiing a tuned ski means you are better able to perform at your highest level.” This year tuning may never have been more critical. Have you ever sliced bread or cut a piece of fruit…

By Polly Mikula “It was just sitting at the base of the Summit chair, so I decided to move it,” Rich McCoy, director of operations at Pico, said of the former Summit Dogs hot dog stand. “It took me a year of asking around and haggling, but when I found that no one needed it, I…

The Cobra Gymnastics team of Rutland is proving diligence pays off.  Returning from the Friendship Classic in Hampton, New Hampshire, the team claimed a first  place finish for the Xcel Gold team and a second  place team finish for the Junior Olympic Level 7 team. Individual event first place finishes were awarded and included Maleah…

By Brooke Geery It may be difficult to think about summer when your windshield wipers are frozen to your car and simply opening the door requires bundling up, but the warm weather will be here before you know it. And what better way to celebrate summer than with a little baseball? Enter Rutland County Little…