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The Town of Killington’s Restaurant Week continues through Dec.10.
December 2, 2016
Killington Restaurant Week started Dec. 2, and continues this week, through Dec. 10. The promotion will once again feature fixed-price menus from restaurants across town, giving Killington region residents and visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of cuisines from Killington’s best restaurants. All participating restaurants will be offering a multi-course dinner menu celebrating the…
How Mikaela Shiffrin won the World Cup at Killington
December 1, 2016
Her 10th consecutive Slalom World Cup win, 22nd career Globe By Lisa Lynn KILLINGTON — In the last few minutes of the Audi FIS World Cup in Killington there were six winners. As each of the top women flashed down Preston’s Pitch, the last steep pitch on the Superstar trail, the times got faster and…
“The Most Famous Reindeer of All” soars into Rutland’s Paramount Theatre
November 30, 2016
Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Now, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.”…
First World Cup at Killington a huge success
November 29, 2016
Record-setting crowd of 30,000 fans attend both races at Killington, Shiffrin wins in storybook fashion By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—According to U.S. Ski Team estimates, 30,000 fans came out to cheer on the fastest female alpine skiers in the world Saturday and Sunday at Killington Resort. Saturday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom event…
It’s official: WC races will go on!
November 17, 2016
International Ski Federation gives green light to Killington Resort for upcoming Alpine World Cup Races Nov. 26-27 KILLINGTON— On Thursday, Nov, 17 Killington Resort received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (Internal Ski Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. With this announcement, Killington Resort can assure international race teams…
Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2016 Program
November 11, 2016
Killington and the surrounding area readies for the upcoming FIS World Cup races later this month. In advance of the races scheduled for Nov. 26 - 27 at Killington Resort, check out the official race program by The Mountain Times, featuring insider tips, event schedule and area guide.
Trump sweeps into presidency
November 9, 2016
Shocks pollsters, nation with dominant win By Angelo Lynn Republican Donald Trump has won the presidential race with a projected 300-plus electoral votes, winning the crucial swing states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin. If Democrat Hillary Clinton hangs on to a razor-thin lead in New Hampshire, she will only have carried…
Snowmaking begins at Killington
October 12, 2016
KILLINGTON – Killington Resort has begun snowmaking in advance of the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, 2016. Killington Resort was the first North American ski mountain to open its season to the general public in 2015, in part because of the resort’s advanced snowmaking prowess. Snowmaking…
Sold out! Dancing with the Rutland Stars raises $150K for Kids on the Move
October 12, 2016
By Patricia Minichiello Dancing with the Rutland Stars celebrated its sixth season on the Paramount stage with seven couples dancing to raise money for RAVNAH’s Pediatric High Tech Programs and Kids on the Move. Taking home the top prize were Eliza Wilcox of Green Mountain Power and Adam King of Studio Fitness. The couple danced…
5th annual Peak to Peak event celebrates Woodstock’s trails
October 12, 2016
Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—With a nip in the air and colorful leaves still clinging to the trees, it’s the perfect time of year to stretch your legs and hit the trail. The fifth annual Peak to Peak event invites locals and visitors alike to explore the walking paths of Woodstock on Saturday, Oct.…
Hubbardton Forge and the Environment
October 5, 2016
Nationally touring “Fame” stops in Rutland
October 5, 2016
Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The nationally touring production of “Fame—the Musical” makes a stop in Rutland at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. After reaching some 60 million people in over 30 countries, “Fame—the Musical,” which is different from, but based on the hit movie and the Emmy Award-winning television…
The Bus celebrates 40th anniversary
September 28, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Marble Valley Regional Transit District (MVRTD), generally known as “The Bus” is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sept. 30 with give-aways from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Transit Center on West Street in Rutland. During its 40 years, The Bus has seen the need for transportation services grow and has expanded…
Rutland accepted for refugee resettlement
September 28, 2016
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. RUTLAND—The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants proposal to resettle refugees in Rutland, Vermont has been accepted, Amila Merdzannovic, director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program announced Wednesday morning, Sept. 28. “We look forward to working with you to welcome those fleeing war and persecution who are unable to…
Pets and their owners welcome at Wonderpaws Festival in Rutland
September 21, 2016
Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be holding the 2nd annual Wonderpaws Festival and Paw Parade on Center Street in downtown Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wonderpaws Festival is a community event that provides an opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with…