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Ted Arbo’s holiday toy party raises over $19,000 for local charities

January 7, 2016
Submitted Generous attendees of the 29th annual Ted Arbo holiday toy party brought gifts to give to children in need. The pile of toys was on display in front of the band for all to see. KILLINGTON—For the past 29 years Killington weekender Teddy Arbo has hosted a holiday toy party to collect toys for…

No Snow? No Problem!

December 23, 2015
There are activities aplenty to be enjoyed around Central Vermont. Here are a few:

Killington Holiday Festival displays magic of the season

December 22, 2015
By Robin Alberti A choral group performs at the Killington Holiday Festival held Dec. 4-5, at the Killington Grand Hotel

Skiers and riders showcase new tricks and styles at R2R

December 15, 2015
Rails-2-Riches at Killington, Saturday, Dec. 5, was “way crazier than last year” according to reports from newschoolers.com. “There were some big names in attendance throwing signature technical tricks with style.”

Governor Shumlin harvests the season’s first Christmas Tree

December 15, 2015
Submitted Governor Peter Shumlin selected and harvested a Christmas Tree Sunday, Nov. 30, from Isham Family Farm in Williston, Vt. Owner Mike Isham (pictured right) joined him for the selection. Over 134,000 Christmas Trees are harvested in Vermont annually Vermont’s Christmas tree industry received one of its early customers Sunday, Nov. 29, when Gov. Peter…

Video: 2015 Loaded Turkey Rail Jam

December 2, 2015
Check out this year's action from the Loaded Turkey Rail Jam at Killington Resort.  Video courtesy of Killington TV

Third annual Catwalk for a Cause raises thousands of dollars for United Way

December 1, 2015
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.…

Rebuilding the mid-station

December 1, 2015
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…

Skiing returns to its roots at Mt. Ascutney

December 1, 2015
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…

“Rudolph” the musical soars into Rutland, kicking off the holiday season

November 27, 2015
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…

Warren Miller is “Chasing Shadows” this winter

November 27, 2015
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…