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Rolling up and down Killington, a cross-discipline bike event

October 15, 2015
By Polly Lynn The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll was held Sunday, Oct. 11. The event saw approximately 75 riders compete in teams of three with an uphill, cross-country and downhill portion. “It was definitely pretty grueling, especially the uphill part,” said Ben Colona, Killington Sports at Snowshed store manager for Killington Resort and the…

Lisa Lampanelli brings “Leaner, Meaner” tour to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre

October 15, 2015
LISA LAMPANELLI Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Comedy’s lovable “Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli will bring her “Leaner, Meaner” tour to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Never shying away from an insult or taboo subject, the seasoned comedian is well known for her fearless style of comedy. Brash,…

Video: Killington Oktoberfest

October 12, 2015
Great showing for this inaugural Oktoberfest that promises to continue for many years. Events guru Jeff Alexander tells us about the stein hoisting, keg bowling, brat eating and Oompah-loompahing that rounded out a spectacular fall weekend in Killington, VT. Mark your calendar for next year's Oktoberfest, the newest can't-miss summer event. Video provided by Killington…

Voters back new water system

October 8, 2015
Spoons for hunger: Governor Shumlin and volunteers and staff of the Vermont Foodbank planted 15,300 orange spoons at the Statehouse Wednesday, Sept. 30. Each spoon represented 10 Vermonters who visit a food bank in a year, a total of 153,000 people. By Stephen Seitz CHESTER—It took three tries, but Chester voters decided they would back…

Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll celebrates all cycling styles with relay event

October 8, 2015
Sunday, Oct. 11 — KILLINGTON — The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll will be held this Sunday, Oct. 11, hosted by Mountain Bike Vermont and Sushi Yoshi. “Round up your fastest roadie, cross country and downhill friends because this year’s event is a relay,” the event organizers announced in a recent release. Riders will compete in…

The World Cup may come to Killington!

October 8, 2015
The World Cup may come to Killington! If accepted, it would be the first time The World Cup has been hosted on the east coast since 1991 KILLINGTON — Killington has received preliminary approval to host the 2016 Audi FIS Woman’s Ski World Cup next year over Thanksgiving weekend (2016). Among the athletes could be…

Dust off your best lederhosen; Killington hosts inaugural Oktoberfest

October 7, 2015
Killington Oktoberfest, taking place over Columbus Day weekend, welcomes the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship featuring stacked prizes. Oct. 9-11 — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort in conjunction with the International Federation of Stein Hoisting (IFOSH) will be hosting the 2015 Stein Hoisting Regional Championship at Killington Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11. The strongest and most…

Water wheel park dedicated

October 2, 2015
Killington has a new park at the base of the newly restored bright red water wheel. The late Ken Budzyna, a well-known Killington local, and his wife, January Hill, had always talked about creating a park in Killington. They envisioned a spot where people could come to read a book, or hang out and socialize…

Dark side of the blood moon

October 2, 2015
By Tim Buttner and Jerry LeBlond On Sunday Sept. 27 stargazers witnessed a rare super moon eclipse not seen since 1982, and not to be seen again until 2033. The moon’s red hue occurs once the moon is completely in the earth’s shadow, the eclipse is then dubbed to be a “blood moon.”

Chaffee reception officially opens “Love of Fantasy” exhibit

September 23, 2015
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center “Peaceable Kingdom” features colored pencil on Arches archival paper, created by Joan Curtis, one of the four Vermont artists whose work is part of Chaffee’s exhibit, “Love of Fantasy.” Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.—On Sept. 9, the Chaffee Downtown opened the “Love of Fantasy” exhibit. The exhibit runs through…

VSO begins it annual Made in Vermont statewide tour

September 23, 2015
JAIME LAREDO Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.—STATEWIDE — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra begins its annual fall tour on Sept. 25 continuing through Oct. 4, presenting in eight towns and villages across Vermont. This tour marks the beginning of the musical season of  the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Autumn in Vermont signals the return of glorious foliage and…

Rutland deemed Solar Capital of NE

September 21, 2015
Congressman Peter Welch, Governor Peter Shumlin, Rutland Mayor Chris Louras, Green Mountain Power CEO Mary Powell, Raw Honey and Fruition Owner Rebecca Bounadonna, and homeowner Karen Correll spoke at a press conference Tuesday morning after Rutland was deemed the Solar Generation Capital of New England. White sunglasses were given out to participants at the press…

Pied for charity

September 18, 2015
KILLINGTON — The second annual Pie In The Face Challenge fundraiser for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome took place at Mogul Sports Pub in Killington, Sunday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. Local “celebrities,” including Killington and Pico Resort president Mike Solimano and other resort personnel, as well as business leaders, donated their time and faces to get pied for…

Killington hosts inaugural duathlon over Labor Day weekend

September 11, 2015
A young girl smiles as she runs the final leg to the finish in Killington’s inaugural Duathlon. KILLINGTON — The inaugural Killington Duathlon took place this past holiday weekend, hosted by the Killington Parks and Recreation Department. The Johnson Recreation Center provided a perfect spot to hold the swim-run event: the River Road Loop trail made…

Grab your goggles, jump into your airship and head to the Springfield Steampunk Festival

September 11, 2015
Steampunk afficionados head to Springfield for the inaugural Steampunk Festival, Sept. 11-13. Sept. 11-13 — SPRINGFIELD — The first annual Springfield Steampunk Festival will take place Sept. 11, 12, 13 in Springfield, Vt. Steampunk comes alive in a fantasy retro-futuristic weekend featuring famed performers, workshops, musicians, tea dueling, Stargazer’s Ball, absinthe tasting, Thereminist performance, Victorian era bike…