By Karen Lorentz “Women don’t get enough credit in the ski industry,” noted Justin Lindholm in a presentation on the early ski history of Pico and Killington. That comment drew some appreciative female murmurs among the attendees at the Chittenden […]
Category: Killington
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Food Matters
Bistro Midva brings French-inspired fare to Windsor
By Curt Peterson Word has spread across Windsor about Bistro Midva (Slovenian for “the two of us”), a newly-opened dinner spot along Route 5. Saturday, chef and co-owner Chad Lumbra arranged an outdoor dining table below the sidewalk with a […]
Commentary, Killington
Remembering Chef Claude
By Royal Barnard, Editor Emeritus I am saddened to learn that the Killington Region has lost a wonderful and important person. I, and other “pioneer” Killington residents and visitors, met Claude Blais when he became chef at the once popular […]
Killington, Local News
Melissa Knipes, kindergarten teacher, knows her students
By Ethan Weinstein KILLINGTON—After 28 years teaching at Killington Elementary, one wouldn’t blame Melissa Knipes for burnout. She teaches kindergarteners — 5-year-olds — an age when some still ask for help in the bathroom while others have graduated to chapter […]
Killington, Local News
When is a meeting not a meeting?
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board met as planned on Aug. 24, but the get-together was quickly converted to a “non-meeting” in the words of Select Board member Jim Haff. Haff, as a Killington representative on the Windsor Central […]
Killington, Local News, Local Organizations
Appalachian Trail protected in Killington
Conservation of 629-acres on both sides of the National Scenic Trail ensures natural character, recreational access and critical wildlife habitat The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced the protection of 629 acres surrounding the Appalachian […]
Food Matters, Killington
Raise a lemon-infused toast
Tart and tangy, lemon-based flavors are hard to pass up. Citrus can help cleanse the palate between courses, but it also can be a refreshing component in beverages. Anyone who has enjoyed a tall glass of lemonade on a warm […]
Food Matters, Killington
A dressed-up side full of flavor
Lighter fare is in season every summer. Salads may dominate menus, while vegetable-rich side dishes can dress up barbecues, brunches or outdoor buffet meals. Spinach not only packs a nutritional punch, it can add flavor to any dish. According to […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Arts/Entertainment, Killington, Sports, Switching Gears
No bull about it, last Sunday’s dual slalom was a mudfest
Photos by Paul Holmes Grass turns, ruts, logs and loose dirt: Mountain bikers challenged each other down the trails at the U.S. Open Next Gen Dual Slalom at Killington Resort, July 18.
Featured, Real Estate/Rentals, State News
Scott vetoes rental registry
Housing bill included statewide inspection system for short- and long-term rentals By Xander Landen/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday, July 2, vetoed legislation that would have set up a rental registry and statewide system to enforce property safety standards. The governor […]