The third annual Catwalk for a Cause to benefit the United Way was held Sunday, Nov. 22. Over 100 models helped to showcase a variety of local fashions from a dozen retailers at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. Models, make-up and hair artists and retailers arrived for the first dress rehearsal at 8:30 a.m.…

KILLINGTON — A helicopter flew large pieces of steel up Killington mountain Monday, Nov. 23, including towers for the new mid-station that Killington Mountain School, in partnership with Killington Resort, is building at the Snowdon Triple lift. The Snowdon Triple lift used to have a mid-station, but it was removed decades ago. The reconstruction of a…

Work being done at Mt. Ascutney to cater to an up-and-coming generation of skiers. Local hill to offer free skiing, become “feeder” area By Karen D. Lorentz In 2010 the former Mount Ascutney Resort shut its doors feeling the effects of the economic downturn and the less than stellar snow seasons. But thanks to people who…

Kids and adults alike will be enchanted by Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius and Hermey, brought to life in the holiday favorite, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” Family-friendly stage adaptation of CBS’ highest rated Christmas special of all time takes to the stage for two shows Friday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — RUTLAND…

In its 66th season, legendary winter sports filmmaker Warren Miller releases “Chasing Shadows”, documenting skiers and snowboarders chasing storms, snow, and lines on the world’s highest peaks. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. — This winter, Warren Miller Entertainment releases “Chasing Shadows,” the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The tour is country-wide, but…

On Sunday morning, Nov. 15, skiers and riders were treated to beautiful weather and incredible albeit man-made snow. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot at K1 as eager snowsports athletes converged on the mountain. Unfortunately, an electrical problem midday meant that the resort had to suspend afternoon operations. All was in working order by…

About 30 people gathered outside the Paramount Theatre Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12-noon, for a press conference on the 13th annual Gift-of-Life-Marathon and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Paramount’s contributions to the national-record-setting drive. RUTLAND– With an eye toward creating an even greater regional impact, Rutland’s record-breaking blood drive will add a new…

Middlebury High School senior Cortland Fischer is chased by Rutland Raiders’ fierce defense during Saturday’s state championship game. The Raiders ended the Tigers’ 32-game winning streak. Raiders’ passing game, defense were key to their victory By Andy Kirkaldy RUTLAND — Playing on home turf Saturday night, the top-seeded Rutland High School football team used an…

Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Get ready to hear The Tenors like you’ve never heard them before. On their new album, “Under One Sky,” the multi-platinum JUNO-Award winning band co-wrote eight tunes, showing facets of themselves which they’ve longed to share with their millions of fans. They bring the tour to Rutland’s Paramount…

Nicholas Beaird and Rebecca Jackson talk of their research of climate change on Greenland. Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Greenland’s ice sheet is shrinking at an accelerating rate and is a major contributor to global sea level rise. The fate of the ice sheet is tied to it’s interactions with the ocean. Join scientists…

Miss Vermont 2015, Alayna Westcom performs a science experiment at this year’s Vermont Pageant. Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11:30 a.m. — QUECHEE — Alayna Westcom, Miss Vermont 2015, will be visiting VINS on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., to promote her passion for and knowledge of science, particularly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…

Mayor Louras and NeighborWorks announced $1.75 million in lending capital. RUTLAND — On Monday, Nov. 2, state and local leaders announced a major financial boost to improve housing stock in Rutland County. State Treasurer Beth Pearce was joined by Rutland Mayor Chris Louras and Ludy Biddle of NeighborWorks of Western Vermont in announcing the availability…

By Eesha Williams On the song “Texas Was Clean” on the Indigo Girls’ new album, the band is quiet, as Amy Ray and Emily Saliers sing different notes at the same time. The result is like the swelling violins in a Hollywood movie love scene. By contrast, another song on the album, “The Rise of…

A “skelly” prepares to unicycle and juggle flaming torches as part of Rutland’s Halloween Parade, which marches through downtown Rutland each year. Rutland’s Halloween Parade draws over 100 floats each year. The parade route is along Merchants Row, West Street and Wales Street in downtown Rutland. School groups, scout troops, local businesses, marching bands, political organizations,…

RUTLAND — Multi-talented comedian Tracy Morgan is back at it, announcing the “Tracy Morgan: Picking up the Pieces” tour, his latest major multi-city standup tour starting in February, 2016 — and he’s coming to Rutland! The tour takes to the Paramount Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($44.75 - $59.75) went…