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Killington & MTBVT team up for second Vt. Bike & Brew

June 13, 2018
By Chandler Burgess, courtesy Killington Resort The inaugural Bike and Brew in 2017 at Killington Bike Park saw an action packed weekend, including riders performing stunts like this backflip.

Billings Farm and Museum welcomes Milligan as associate director

June 6, 2018
WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm and Museum has a new associate director. Barbara Milligan, formerly the president and CEO of the Cape and Islands United Way, brings with her a strong combination of marketing, development and leadership experience. In her former role, she managed an annual campaign of $1.2 million-plus and spearheaded partnerships that strengthened the organization within…

Paramount Theatre reopens; Broken roof truss identified as cause of leak

June 6, 2018
By Katy Savage RUTLAND—After canceling a sold-out show and shutting down for two weeks due to a broken roof truss, the Paramount Theatre reopened June 1. The Vermont Fire and Safety issued a certificate of occupancy June 1, declaring the building safe for patrons. The theater closed after a routine inspection in May found one…

‘Slopes closed;’ Killington Resort announces final ski day

May 30, 2018
Killington Resort officially closed for skiing and riding during an 80 degree day on Saturday, May 26. The closing day was announced May 23. The resort was open a total of 187 days this year for skiing and riding. It opened Nov. 8 for pass-holders and Nov. 9 for the public. Meanwhile, Killington’s summer activities,…

New restaurant owners ‘elated’

May 30, 2018
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—Brandon Sharkey was hustling about the kitchen of his new restaurant, Eat Woodstock – making eggs and muffins, opening and closing the refrigerator while the other kitchen employees were doing the same. “It’s hectic,” said Sharkey, the chef and owner who was learning how to organize the kitchen. “I need a station…

Caroline Cotter to perform at Brandon Music

May 30, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—With a captivating soprano voice and award-winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter’s travel inspired songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart. Cotter is currently touring to support her second major release, “Home on The River.” Catch Cotter when she stops in Brandon at Brandon Music on Saturday, June 2 at…

May rainbows

May 23, 2018
Tao Smith, head of Killington Mountain School, catches a large rainbow trout in a local stream. (Photo Submitted)

Billings Farm & Museum features sheep shearing and herding over Memorial weekend

May 23, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, May 26-27—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature sheep shearing and herding on Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event showcases herdsman Jim McRae’s team of border collies herding sheep in the farm fields during narrated programs at 11:30 a.m., 1:30, and 3:30 p.m. each day. The spring shearing of the…

Killington Stage Race returns, spanning two decades of biking

May 23, 2018
Photo by Jerry LeBlond Courtesy of Killington EDT May 26-28—KILLINGTON—The Killington region welcomes back the 22nd edition of the legendary New England Stage Race, which started back in 1987. For 2018, the race will have eight stage race categories and three days of racing: Friday-Sunday, May 26-28. Stage One is contested on a historic, fun and…

Jesse Colin Young Band makes visit to Woodstock Town Hall

May 23, 2018
Friday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Pentangle presents Jesse Colin Young Band at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre Friday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 reserved, or $45 for Pentangle members. For 50 years Jesse Colin Young has been singing songs about peace, relationships and the environment. From his folk days in Boston and his first…

Devil’s Bowl Speedway opens for the season, Sunday Full-time dirt track racing returns

May 23, 2018
Sunday, May 27—WEST HAVEN—Vermont’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway is set to begin its season of stock car racing, with a mix of 19 weekly and special events. The Rutland County track, in its 52nd season, will return to full-time dirt racing on a half-mile surface for the first time since 2009, and competition will again be sanctioned by…

Flying high; Killington starts renovations, projects total $16 million

May 16, 2018
KILLINGTON—Helicopters moving chairlift poles through the sky could be seen over Killington Resort Wednesday, May 9. Snowdon Quad towers were removed and transported over to the top of South Ridge; part of Killington Resort’s investment of $16 million, ahead of the 2018-19 season. The upgrades will optimize the guest experience and make the mountain more…

Family celebrates loss, joy on the ski trails

May 16, 2018
By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—Ray Alba skied down a hill of moguls. It was April 19, 2015, and the sun was shining on the season’s remaining snow at Jay Peak Resort. Alba was there with his wife and two children, now ages 9 and 14, but his mind was on his third child, who wasn’t there.…