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US open comes to Killington Aug. 1

July 25, 2018
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…

Killington to get more solar panels

July 25, 2018
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…

Local chef takes tips from Julia Child

July 25, 2018
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…

The Paramount Theatre announces 2018-2019 season lineup

July 25, 2018
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…

Elevate your taste buds at the Killington Wine Festival

July 20, 2018
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…

Sean Hood and EMT to perform free sunset shindig

July 20, 2018
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…

Kat Wright is next up at Friday Night Live

July 19, 2018
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…

Fire guts historic building, businesses

July 18, 2018
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…

‘Food as medicine’: Rutland’s Farmacy Project

July 18, 2018
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…

R.A.V.E. to host 39th car show and flea market

July 13, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, July 14-15—RUTLAND—The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts (R.A.V.E.) are pleased to invite everyone to attend the 39th annual R.A.V.E. Car Show and Flea Market on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chevy truck as well as the 40th…

Bear enters Northstar Lodge

July 12, 2018
By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—Tuesday afternoon, July 10, was unusually exciting at the Northstar Lodge in Killington. Becky Piteau is used to welcoming new guests to the lodge, but never did she expect to see a black bear wander through the front doors. But that’s exactly what happened at 2:30 p.m. “We had the doors…

Teen golfers take on AJGA challenge, heat

July 11, 2018
By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—More than 140 golfers, ages 12-19, braved the heat wave for the American Junior Golf Association championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC), July 2-5. The championship brings the best junior golfers in the world to Killington once a year. Players and their families came from places like California, Texas and…

Divas of Dirt return, Friday

July 11, 2018
KILLINGTON— Divas of Dirt, an initiative led by pro down hill and endro racer Amy Alton and the Killington Bike Park to foster a community of passionate female mountain bikers, is returning to Killington Resort July 13 with bi-weekly Friday night rides from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “I continue to be astounded by Killington’s…

Celebrating independence

July 11, 2018
Photos by Paul Holmes Rep. Jim Harrison celebrates Independence Day in the Killington Parade. Fireworks ended the day of celebrations in Killington. Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim

Chamber fireworks extravaganza set for July 4, Summer Smash precedes

July 4, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The pyrotechnics begin promptly at 9:45 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St. The Rutland County Agricultural Society will also be holding its 2018 Summer Smash Demo Derby at the Vermont State…