KILLINGTON–Construction on the first three miles of an extensive mountain bike trail network in Killington has begun, marked by a formal groundbreaking Friday, Aug 5. Town officials, residents, and mountain bike enthusiasts gathered for the ceremony kicking off the project […]
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The Mountain Times ceases direct-mail to Pittsfield rural route
Change due to new postal regulations Staff report PITTSFIELD—Due to postal regulations, The Mountain Times can no longer be direct-mailed to Pittsfield residents on the rural route. The change is effective immediately. There is a distribution box in the vestibule […]
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Killington’s Peak Lodge wins 4th annual Chili Cook-off
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”6″ gal_title=”Killington’s Peak Lodge wins 4th annual Chili Cook-off”] Photos by Robin Alberti (1) Jimmy Sarandrea stands proudly with a large pot of chile made by Liquid Art. (2) Children sample chili on the lawn at the library. (3) Peak Lodge displays a winning […]
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Ringleader will be missed
By Lou Illiano (“Peppino”) The circus is coming! There is a certain unbridled excitement that still accompanies this simple phrase. High wire walking. Lion taming. Bearded ladies and wild animals! Who doesn’t love a good circus? All brought to you, […]
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Heaven is the place to be
Submitted “Deli” Steve Van Nostrand By Ned Dyer Heaven is the place to be … at least it kinda seems that way. In the last week, two of our close friends, Deli Steve Van Nostrand and Louie “Little Flower” Belfore […]
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Downhill riders podium at Ramshead race
By Paul Holmes A downhill mountain bike racer flies off a wooden plank on “Goat Skull,” a new race trail on Ramshead at Killington Resort, during a Pro GRT race held this past weekend.
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Syrian refugee resettlement issue divides candidates for governor
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”Syrian refugee resettlement issue divides candidates for governor”] Photos 1-2, 4-5 by Erin Mansfield; Photo 3 Courtesy of VTDigger (1) Republican Bruce Lisman (2) Democrat Sue Minter (3) Republican Phil Scott (4) Democrat Peter Galbraith (5) Democrat Matt Dunne […]
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Killington personalizes its cell tower
By Polly Lynn A new AT&T cell tower looms 100-feet tall off Killington Road. By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON–A new AT&T cell tower has sprung up behind the Pickle Barrel Nightclub and Sushi Yoshi on Killington Road. In 2014, when the […]
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Obituary: Anne Marie McGrath, age 74
Anne Marie McGrath, Jan. 14, 1942 – July 27, 2016 Anne Marie Howe McGrath, a resident of Killington, Vt., died Wednesday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. McGrath was 74 years old. She was born on Jan. 14, 1942, the daughter of […]
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Business leaders, Mayor attempt to ease conflict over refugees
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — Business organizations are urging local political and community leaders to resolve their differences on the question of refugee resettlement for the good of the city’s reputation. The Rutland Economic Development Corp. and the Rutland […]