By Katy Savage If you want to make renovations to your home or are planning to build a new house, you might have to wait. Some local construction companies are booked for the next two years. “We’ve been busier than […]
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Rutland City backs Paramount Theatre’s multi-million expansion
By Polly Mikula Eric Mallette, director of the Paramount Theater, made a formal request to the Rutland Board of Aldermen to “partner” with the Paramount with a financial investment of $450,000 over the next four years, according to the minutes […]
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Killington, Woodstock businesses see all-time economic boom
By Ethan Weinstein As Covid restrictions dropped and people acted upon their pent up urge to travel, tourism surged in Killington and Woodstock this past summer and fall. Few can speak to the Killington economy like Chris Karr, who owns […]
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Turning a second-home into a forever home in Woodstock
By Ethan Weinstein Perched atop a hill overlooking the Kedron Valley is a house nestled into the countryside within easy driving distance of Okemo and Killington ski resorts, and a quick drive to the village of Woodstock. After six years […]
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Pandemic spurs short-term rental market bed nights increase, but so do full-time residents
By Katy Savage Since the pandemic started, an influx of people from cities have come to small Vermont towns, and while housing inventory is low, the short-term rental market is busier than ever. Guests are staying longer, they’re booking further […]
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Real Estate sales shatter records
Demand pushes prices up, particularly in Killington By Polly Mikula “Over $70 million year-to-date is more than the last three years combined,” Heidi Bomengen, owner of Prestige Real Estate, which sells real estate exclusively in Killington, wrote in the company’s […]
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What to know before installing built-ins
After purchasing a new home, buyers often want to put their own fingerprint on the property. Homeowners anticipate the day when their homes are transformed into spaces that reflect their style and not the preferences of previous owners. When deciding […]
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Learning to identify poison ivy is the best defense
By Nadie VanZandt In summer, while vegetables and flowers thrive in the garden, so does poison ivy in backyards, woods, disturbed areas and anywhere else it can get a toehold. Challenging to recognize due to its changing shape in different environments, careful […]
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No-bake dessert is ideal for warm weather entertaining
Backyard barbecues beckon and poolside entertaining reigns supreme every summer. After guests have had their fill of fire-licked grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken, a refreshing dessert that won’t have summertime hosts sweating preparation can make for the perfect culinary capper. […]
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Plant kale now to enjoy an autumn harvest
By Nadie VanZandt, UVM extension master gardener If your kale plants succumbed to cabbage worms, don’t fret. You can start a second planting in midsummer to enjoy a bountiful harvest in the fall. Kale is a good choice for succession planting because it thrives […]