By Ethan Weinstein KILLINGTON—The line for the first chair of the season snaked well beyond the rope maze, stretching up the stairs and onto the grass at K-1 on Friday, Nov. 5. The mass of chilly smiles — braving the cold, bluebird November morning — waited impatiently, more than eager to load the gondola then…

By Merisa Sherman A big cheer went up from the group as we made our way through the scanners. Our passes worked — well, mostly and our motley crew of individuals placed our equipment in the racks of the gondola. Two skiers and three snowboarders, friends for the longest of times. We hadn’t planned this…

At RCHS, we love our senior pets, which is why we are so excited to share that November is Adopt a Senior Pet month. If you have been considering adding a new furry friend to your family, have you considered adopting an older dog or cat? Senior dogs and cats make wonderful pets. They are…

By Cassandra Tyndall When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Then there are times when you’re just not tough enough. We all have to choose our battles and this week’s skies emphasize that. The planetary combination will highlight whether you need to rest, especially if you’ve had your nose to the grindstone for…

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6-year-old. Neutered male. Rotti mix. Black and tan. My new family will want to make sure they have lots of tennis balls, I have been known to carry two at a time. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org…

By Dom Cioffi My son has been working at a grocery store for over a year, and while he usually hates going, it has proven to be one of the most influential experiences of his life. I had always told my son that, whether he liked it or not, he would be required to get…

By Sandra Dee Owens Session 5 I have no memory of counseling session 5. Session 6 At the end of session 6, the last one my husband and I would attend, the counselor suggested we find a Plan B before winter arrived with us still living in a small garage with two young children and…

Daylight Savings Time will be ending this weekend, so while you and your furry friends are resting up with that extra hour of sleep, remember that it also means earlier sunsets are coming and so more dog walks will be after dark. With reduced visibility comes safety concerns for you and your pup. Drivers can’t…

By Merisa Sherman I am sitting, cross-legged, on top of one of the oldest pieces of exposed rock in the world. The wind is swirling around me, almost like it’s about to lift me in a twirl off of the rock and into the sky. But the rock is grounding me, I can feel the…

By Mary Ellen Shaw The older you get the less likely you are to look forward to November! I swear the sole purpose of that month is to concentrate on Thanksgiving and some early Christmas shopping. When your status is “retired” you need something positive to focus on when you get up in the dark…

By Kevin Theissen You’ve probably heard the rumors about Social Security: “If you keep working you can’t collect benefits,” “The program is going broke,” and the old standby, “You’ll never get back what you put into it!” If any of these rumors were true, it would be terrible for millions of Americans. However, if it…

By Susan Shea Years ago, I visited two Vermont caves in winter to help biologists count hibernating bats. After descending through a hole into the first cave, I immediately noticed that it was much warmer than above-ground. The cave was also more humid, and I could hear the steady drip of water. We walked quietly…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg “I Wanna Rock” is what you’ll be saying on Saturday, Nov. 6, while at the The Howlin’ Mouse Record Store in Rutland. And My Missing Half will make sure you do. The all-ages show starts at 8 p.m. and also on the bill are: Tactiles, Fabricator and Others. This is going…

By Cassandra Tyndall A New Moon in Scorpio this week can intensify your drive, determination and focus toward an important goal. With Mars, the ruler of this lunation, also in Scorpio, it will be easier for you to double down on your choices and actions. You might notice one area of your life grabs a…