Named for and inspired by Killington founder Preston L. Smith, Preston's Restaurant is the embodiment of mountain lifestyle and culinary creativity. The menu is infused with Vermont ingredients and perfect pairings, from comfort food favorites to elevated entrees. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-6111 Address: 228 E Mountain Rd., Killington VT 05751

Offering a farm-fresh food and daily specials year-round, the lodge is accessible via mountain trails and the K-1 Express Gondola. Take in the best views of Vermont's fall foliage, snow covered peaks or the signature green of the Green Mountains - it's breathtaking no matter the season.   Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (800)…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — “Help us to define our community, as you see it!” the town of Killington is requesting in a survey sent out last week. The town of Killington is considering updating its current slogan, “Heart of the Green Mountains,” on its Welcome to Killington signs this summer, and it is looking…

Anne and Bill Mercier, owners, and their staff at Mountain Meadows Lodge have been hosting weddings and group events since 2006.  Dave Wright of Killington is operations manager, PV Hall, also of Killington, is the sous chef, and Lauren Davie, from Woodstock is the wedding coordinator.  MML is an ideal setting for family and friends…

KILLINGTON—Killington Elementary School is participating in the Whole School Energy Challenge and during the upcoming February break, the last week of February, the school will embark on a “hibernation vacation.” This is when we will unplug and turn off all the electronics, such as smart-boards, computers, and projectors. KES will do this because after using…

Notable wins: Welch, Milne, Scott, Pearce, McCormack, Tate, Kennedy. US Representative: Peter Welch, 220 Mark Donka, 174 (Other three candidates under 10 votes) Governor: Scott Milne, 230 Peter Shumlin, 165 Dan Feliciano, 12 (Other four candidates under 10 votes) Lt. Governor: Phil Scott, 276 Dean Corren, 125 Marina Brown, 7 State Treasure: Beth Pearce, 224 Don…

By Polly Lynn By 2015 every school district in Vermont will be required to provide 10 hours of high quality, free pre-Kindergarten each week to all 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds who have missed the cutoff for Kindergarten because of their birthdays, and whose families choose to enroll them. Gov. Peter Shumlin signed this legislation into law…

KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Nov. 1, Killington founder Preston Leete Smith will be recognized for his ground-breaking contributions to the development of alpine skiing in New England and nationally at the resort he created from a trackless mountain. As the guest of honor at the New England Ski Museum’s annual meeting and Spirit of Skiing Award dinner,…

Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. KILLINGTON — On Thursday, July 31, the Killington Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual Chili Cook-Off, presented by The Mountain Times, at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road from 5-8 p.m. Join the competition and bring your best chili as businesses from around the region compete…

By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town's local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…

By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town’s local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…

Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m.— KILLINGTON — This Sunday friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Kenneth, “Ken” or “KB,” Budzyna, at the Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington at 4 p.m. Budzyna was 66 years old when he passed away suddenly, June 4, after a heart attack in Florida. Budzyna lived…

Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town's local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July…

Posted Sep 26, 2013 KILLINGTON - On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, a crowd of 15,000 watched as Hobie Call, age 36 from Utah, and Amelia Boone, age 30 from Chicago were crowned the new Spartan World Champions at Killington. The winners emerged from the daunting 14 mile course which made up "The Spartan Beast"…

In the heart of Killington, Vermont, on the banks of the Summit Pond, lies The Foundry.Enjoy an intimate dining menu or tavern specials at Killington’s only waterside dining. Appetizers include crab cakes, buffalo drumsticks and a cheese slate while the entrees include chicken Marsala, meat loaf, steamed lobster and more. The tavern menu features nachos,…