By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After the trustees of Chester’s Whiting Library decided to “pause” hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the library’s director resigned and community members have voiced frustration. Meanwhile, a local restaurant has agreed to host the event instead. “Drag queen […]
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Featured, Local News, Ski and Snowboard, Sports
Only at Killington: celebrate Memorial Day with a sport trifecta: Ski, bike and golf
By Polly Mikula Memorial Day weekend is known for many things (in addition to solemnly remembering those veterans that paid the ultimate price in service to our country). The three day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer so many […]
Local News
hen a new family in Taftsville tried to reopen a country store, things went awry
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Angela and Todd Ulman never planned to buy the Taftsville Country Store. Even moving to Vermont was an unexpected decision, prompted by the pandemic. But a year after signing the initial sales agreement for the property, the biggest […]
Local News, Sports
Fishing is hot in Vermont’s cool spring waters, anglers are out
Master Angler Program’s annual report shows record participation. Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. The Vermont Master Angler Program recognizes the achievements of anglers who catch trophy-sized fish from Vermont waters […]
Local News, State News
Avian Influenza continues to spread in Vermont’s wild birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called avian flu, continues to spread among Vermont’s wild bird population since its initial detection in a pair of bald eagles on April 8. HPAI has now been detected in four bald eagles, one […]
Featured, Local News
Quintown Valley towns to form regional board
By Brett Yates At the Pittsfield Select Board’s May 19 meeting, chair Ann Kuendig announced the upcoming formation of a new regional body composed of representatives from the five Route 100 towns of the Quintown Valley. The area stretches along […]
Arts/Entertainment, Local News
Explore the Poultney – Shrewsbury loop – Vermont Open Studio
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio […]
Arts/Entertainment, Local News
Explore the Castleton – Rutland loop – Vermont Open Studio
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio […]
Featured, Local News
Rabid bobcat attacks Windsor man and his cat inside home
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger When Mike Peabody heard a noise outside his home unlike any he’d heard before, he figured his cat was involved. But as he followed the commotion into his house, he encountered a different sort of feline. “I ran […]
Local News, Sports
Softball league returns to Killington
Are you ready for some softball? After a brief hiatus, the Killington Softball League is returning to Killington to play at the Ada Hall softball field located behind the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road. Games will be played on Mondays […]