RCHS would like to remind you that pets need special care in the winter months. Dogs and cats should be inside when the temperature drops. Make sure that pets who are outside have water that isn’t frozen and is in plastic bowls, as tongues can stick and freeze to metal ones. Wipe your animal’s paws…

Remote working has become popular in recent years, but the “working-from-home” economy boomed exponentially as the world was forced to confront the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, as of summer 2020, 42%of the United States labor force was working from home full-time. The need for home office spaces has increased as more…

While it’s not fun to imagine getting sick, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) thinks it’s important to plan for it and our pets, just in case. Gather your family around and put a plan together to ensure your animals will be well cared for in the event of an emergency. First, know the facts.…

Short-term power outages can be a minor inconvenience. A long-term power outage can cause a major disruption to daily life. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s annual Electric Power Industry Report says interruptions in electric service vary by frequency and duration across the many electric distribution systems that serve the country. In 2016, the most recent…

Disasters can happen in a flash, and having a plan in place for common emergency situations can make it easier to handle adverse conditions, particularly when away from home. According to MFASCO Health and Safety, a supplier of first aid supplies and kits, 90 percent of people do not carry first aid supplies or other…

WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features “Moynihan,” a film about the seminal public intellectual and sociologist, policy specialist, ambassador and long serving Senator. Daniel Patrick Moynihan was a moralist in a political world where morality — the urge to do good – is often overcome by the desire to do well. Over…

Upper Valley residents of all backgrounds welcome for training in citizen action Jan. 11-Feb. 14 — Promoting citizen-driven, community-level action is the goal of the Climate Change Leadership Academy (2CLA), which is accepting applications Jan. 11 through Feb. 14 for its 2021 session. 2CLA is a program of the Upper Valley Adaptation Workgroup (UVAW), a group of…

BENNINGTON—From Jan. 7-15, critically acclaimed, award-winning authors and faculty of the Bennington Writing Seminars will host Writers Reading, an evening reading series during the MFA program’s winter residency, which is being conducted remotely this term. All readings are free, open to the public, and will take place virtually via Zoom. On Thursday, Jan. 7 at…

Final deer harvest numbers will not be available for a few more weeks, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) has already said the final tally will be around 18,000 deer, the second highest total since 2000. Those deer will provide approximately 3.6 million servings of local, nutritious venison. The archery season harvest, which…

It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance. The good news is that there is someone who might be able to help you reach those goals who’s closer than you think: your dog or cat. That’s right, Fido…

  Thursday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.—PUTNEY— Next Stage Arts Project invites the community to a free, virtual New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31, 6 – 9 p.m. featuring performances from a variety of local musicians, puppeteers, poets, storytellers, business owners, and visual artists. Dinner will also be available for takeout, cooked in the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ePMrNhKZVQ&feature=emb_title Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing presents a new music series to keep visitors and residents connected with live music and arts in the state. The Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing (VDTM) is proud to present a five-part virtual concert series featuring local Vermont musicians, as well as regional and national acts who…

Mountain Top Resort in the town of Chittenden is now open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You can also join them for a sleigh ride or enjoy a sleigh and dinner package. Their cross-country and snowshoe trails are pet-friendly, so the entire family  can enjoy the wintery experience! Complete your active day by visiting the…

Ingredients: 6lb Long Island duckling Salt and pepper 1 Tb butter 1 shallot, diced ¼ cup Runamok ginger infused maple syrup ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1 cup chicken broth ¼ cup orange juice 4 strips orange zest 1 tsp chopped rosemary Directions: Preheat the oven to 475. Check the duck for any innards or…

A fascinating tale of science, gender and giraffe conservation Dec. 31 - Jan. 3—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont film series features “The Woman Who Loves Giraffes,” a fascinating tale of science, gender and giraffe conservation. In 1956, four years before Jane Goodall ventured into the world of chimpanzees and seven years before Dian Fossey left to…