The USO of MTB downhill course excites athletes, fans By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—“Killington Resort has built an impressive new downhill track coming off Killington Peak, the second highest peak in Vermont,” said USO co-founder and event director Clay Harper. The USO track, called “downdraft,” begins at 4,241 feet (at the top of the K-1…

Thursday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Poultney-based Moose Crossing will be performing live at the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland on Thursday, Aug. 2 starting at 7 p.m. This will be the sixth installment of a new music series at the Chaffee, that will continue the first Thursday of each month. Looking for classics from Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra,…

By Alan J. Keays/ VTDigger RUTLAND – Tami Carboni-Branchaud spent much of Thursday, July 26 inside a Rutland courtroom where she watched the man who admitted driving over and killing her husband get sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison. When the proceeding was over late in the afternoon she went outside, started up a…

By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON — “The US Open is more than just a race, it’s a big mountain bike party for the whole family featuring vendors, live music, a bonfire and races for all levels,” said Justin Pill, events and sponsorships manager at Killington Resort. Competitors from around the world will compete at Killington…

Winners of the cook-off announced By Emery Mikula On Thursday, July 26, the Killington Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off in the Snowshed Lodge at Killington Resort. The Cook-Off took place in conjunction with the River Road Summer Concert Series featuring live music by the Chad Hollister Band. 2018 winners: Most…

RUTLAND— Ann Clark Cookie Cutters has been selected to represent Vermont at this year’s “Made in America Product Showcase,” hosted by The White House on Monday, July 23.  This year’s event will feature manufacturing companies from across the country, with one company representing each of the 50 states.  The event is expected to be attended…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort today announced registration is open for the 2018 Fox US Open of Mountain Biking on Aug. 1-5 and spectators are invited to attend for free. The Fox US Open features a Pro/Am style format and offers the most challenging and competitive racing in the nation, setting the standard as a proving ground for…

By Julia Purdy KILLINGTON—Much of the regular July 16 Select Board meeting concerned the impending contract with AllEarth Solar of Williston for installation of a net-metering system to serve the town offices’ power needs. Bob Vittingl, a consultant for Apex Solar, the installer, was present. Before the meeting, board members  Vittingl and Town Manager Chet…

By Katy Savage LUDLOW—Peter Dickinson remembers the time he made Julia Child an omelet. He was 17 years old and a dishwasher at the Woodstock Inn and she was a guest. “It was total happenstance,” Dickinson said. “I happened to be cooking breakfast on the line that morning and she ordered an omelet. I couldn’t…

RUTLAND – The Paramount Theatre unveiled its 2018-2019 season Wednesday, July 25. “The 2018-2019 season continues to build upon The Paramount Theatre’s legacy of presenting world-class performing arts in downtown Rutland. As is always the case, we strive to present as well-rounded a lineup as we can and this season wholeheartedly celebrates that goal. We could not…

Tastings, wine trail, wine dinners and even golf on weekend agenda Friday-Sunday, July 20-22—KILLINGTON—The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region’s signature summer events. Over the years, the festival has grown immensely and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 vineyards around the…

Friday, July 20, 6 p.m.—BRANDON—Sean Hood brings his original country/folk band Eastern Mountain Time to the Inn at Neshobe River’s Sunset Concert series on Friday, July 20 from 6-9 p.m. There’s no admission, and beverages will be available for purchase. The Inn at Neshobe River is located at 79 Stone Mill Dam Road, Brandon. For information, visit…

Friday, July 20, 5 p.m. —RUTLAND—Catch Kat Wright for free in downtown Rutland on Friday, July 20. It’s the second of three Friday Night Live events, following the opener on July 13, 8084. Activities start at 5 p.m. with a Story Walk, Rutland Youth Theatre mini-performance, live painting demonstration by Peter Huntoon, outdoor dining and…

WOODSTOCK—A family was displaced and multiple businesses were impacted by a fire on Central Street Monday, July 16. The fire started around 3:30 a.m. and damaged the historic 55 Central St. building, which housed Pi Brick Oven Trattoria, The Collective art gallery, apartments and the Vermont Standard’s offices. Two fire fighters went to the hospital…

By Julia Purdy RUTLAND—Now entering its fourth year, the Rutland County Farmacy Project opened Wednesday, July 11, at both the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) on West St. and at the Community Health Center of the Rutland Region (CHCRR) on Stratton Road. Known previously as VFFC’s Health Care Share (HCS), the new name, “Farmacy,” reflects…