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Shiffrin wins third consecutive Killington Cup Slalom
November 25, 2018
By Polly Mikula The Killington Cup held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25, drew record crowds both Saturday for the Giant Slalom and Sunday for the Slalom races. On Saturday, sun and near-perfect snow on Superstar make for a very enjoyable and competitive race. A crowd of 18,500 cheered on the racers – especially Vermont-school Mikaela…
Local KMS alum hits big screen in Warren Miller movie
November 21, 2018
Photo by Richard Hallman Jim Ryan
Split Decision to perform at Wobbly Barn, two nights
November 21, 2018
Courtesy Wobbly Barn Split Decision
World Cup brings world-class music to Killington
November 20, 2018
Photo submitted KT Tunstall will perform Saturday, Nov. 24, after the first Giant Slalom run.
Laughter is on deck at the Paramount this week
November 20, 2018
Courtesy Paramount Theatre Patrick Ross & Rusty DeWees
Downtown Rutland welcomes crowds for Holiday Stroll, tree lighting
November 20, 2018
Courtesy Downtown Rutland Partnership A snow globe-worthy downtown Rutland gets a snow fall, as seen looking up Center Street from Depot Park.
DJ Paul Oakenfold to kickoff the Killington Cup on stage
November 14, 2018
Submitted DJ Paul Oakenfold sets up his equipment at Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. He was the first person ever to DJ there, doing so Sept. 13, 2018.
FOLA presents Broadway Theatre Live, ‘ Present Laughter ’
November 8, 2018
Courtesy FOLA A showing of Broadway’s “Present Laughter” will be shown at Ludlow Town Hall Saturday.
‘The Telling Project’ aims to establish connections for veterans, community
November 8, 2018
By Dragons Eye The Telling Project is a way for families and communities to gain a better understanding of their military veterans.
Woodstock Farmers’ Market named ‘most beautiful’
November 7, 2018
Architectural Digest, the publication considered an international design authority, named Woodstock Farmers’ Market as one of America’s most beautiful independent stores in an online article published in October. The article, “The Most Beautiful Independent Store In Every State in America” which selected one “Most Beautiful Store” from each of the 50 states, noted the Woodstock…
A veteran’s struggle
November 7, 2018
By Katy Savage Kyle Aines drank to feel something. He drank to feel anything. When he came back from the war, “I drank to feel emotions. I was really shut down for a while,” he said. Courtney, his then girlfriend, didn’t realize how much the war impacted him at first, but there were signs—like how…
Snake Charmer wins season pass at annual Halloween party
November 6, 2018
Amy Carr of Chittenden won first place in the costume contest at the Wobbly Barn on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The legendary annual party boasts a grand prize of a Killington season pass, bringing heavy competition to the floor. It has been the premier Halloween party in Killington for over 50 years. The winners in…
Environmental pioneer Andrea Mead Lawrence honored with Rutland statue
November 1, 2018
RUTLAND— Andrea Mead Lawrence, a Rutland native and environmentalist whom some call Vermont’s greatest athlete of all time, is schussing down a mountain in the newest sculpture unveiled today in downtown Rutland. It is the latest sculpture in Rutland’s growing trail of public art honoring important contributors to the region’s history. Lawrence is the only…
Rockin’ The Region with KT Tunstall
November 1, 2018
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The Women’s World Cup is returning to Killington, Nov. 24-25. Besides top skiers, you also get four top music acts. KT Tunstall is playing Saturday in between runs. She is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour. Tunstall is looking forward to returning to Vermont. She spent time in Burlington…
CSJ buildings auctioned to low bidders
October 31, 2018
By Katy Savage PROCTOR—Two Main Street buildings owned by the College of St Joseph sold to the first and only bidders Friday afternoon. Fred Watkins, the owner of Watkins Building and Roofing Specialists in North Clarendon, purchased a 30,000 square foot building at 61 Main St. for $16,500 after fees Oct. 27, while Joe Casella,…