Rutland Recreation Dept. is once again working with Local Motion to provide an e-bike library. This is a free e-bike lending program that allows Vermont residents to try out an e-bike for three to four days. The purpose behind the program is to allow people the opportunity to try one to aid in the decision…

June 9 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — A special vaccination clinic for Okemo Valley hospitality employees is scheduled for Wednesday June 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Okemo Marketplace Plaza at 57 Pond St. in Ludlow. No appointment is needed, as this is a walk-in clinic. The…

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has announced that the application portal for the Economic Recovery Bridge program went live June 7. The program is expected to deliver $30 million in financial relief to businesses who have not received state and federal funding due to eligibility constraints and to businesses who can show…

RUTLAND — Have you seen the new pride banners in Downtown Rutland, Vermont? Post a photo with one during the month of June for a chance to win a gift card to a local business!  Here’s how to enter: Take a picture with a downtown pride banner Post the picture on Facebook and TAG US…

RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening of our new exhibit, 4Strong Women on June 11 from 5-7 p.m.  An RSVP is required to attend.   The exhibit will feature solo galleries by the following artists:  “Impermanence” by Carolyn Shattuck “Back to the Garden” by Sandy Mayo “Respite” by Christine Holzschuh “Unfolding Thoughts (The Unfolding…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.  Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.  Fortin says it is best to…

By Andrea Knepper Like me, you are probably getting ready to go to the local garden center and pick up some annual flowers to spruce up your landscaping. This year, consider planting some edible annuals instead.  The idea of incorporating edible plants into landscaping has grown in popularity in recent years. Increasing the diversity in…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Berry season in Vermont can feel like a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. How can we make it last longer? You may be familiar with common types of berries that can be grown here, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes and strawberries. Growing different varieties of these species is one way to…

With the beginning of summer upon us and the increase in shore fishing, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reminds people that open fires are prohibited at all Vermont fishing access areas and state wildlife management lands. “Open fires and their remnants create unsafe areas for other anglers and boaters to use and enjoy,” the…

This weekly report from the state Agency of Transportation (AOT) is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-89 Hartford – Sharon A resurfacing project continues. Nighttime operations will require lane and speed reductions in…

Doughnuts are a beloved breakfast staple. A glazed doughnut to go with morning coffee on the way to work is a morning ritual for many people.  Despite their popularity, many people do not know much about how doughnuts came to be. Oily cakes precede doughnuts The origin of doughnuts is widely debated. Desserts made from…

Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, 8-11 a.m. — RUTLAND— Jones Donuts and Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be “cooking up” something special for the weekend of June 12-13. For the second year, Jones Donuts will be putting a unique spin on their classic, crowd-pleasing recipe to “raise some dough” for Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. On June 12-13…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Kenny Mehler makes his long awaited return to Killington at 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, June 4-5 at Jax Food and Games. Mehler got his start at the Wobbly Barn in 2001 with his band Five Wise and became a Killington staple, but it’s been a few years since he’s…

Learning a new skill at 40 can be terrifyingly fun By Brooke Geery Killington Resort officially opened for weekend-only Downhill Mountain Biking (DMB) on Saturday, May 29, kicking off the 30th season of the Killington Bike Park. Ironically, Mother Nature also decided to blanket the mountaintops with snow that day. On Sunday temps were in…

VIRTUAL — Due to popular demand, Little Yellow House Studio’s spring production of “Tea & Twain” is available for streaming until June 14. “Tea & Twain” stars Broadway, film and television actor Ron Crawford as the renowned American author and satirist Mark Twain. Viewers are invited to enjoy a favorite cup of tea as Crawford performs his one-man show, “Travels with…