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Trevor Noah, replacement for Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” to perform at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre

July 16, 2015
Trevor Noah Sunday, July 19 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre welcomes Trevor Noah (recently announced replacement for outgoing host Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”) on Sunday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Noah joined “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in 2014 as a contributor. “We are excited to be a…

Killington’s original “Dirty Girls” trade in spades for sneakers

July 9, 2015
KILLINGTON — Barb Loeliger-Myers, assistant town clerk at the town of Killington, called Sheila Finneron on March 19 and asked, “Have you seen the paper? There is a mud run called the ‘Dirty Girl,’ we have got to do this!” Loeliger-Myers and Finneron are members of the Dirty Girl Gardening Club in Killington, which was established…

Exploring the Snowshed Adventure Center

July 3, 2015
By Karen D. Lorentz Killington’s new Snowshed Adventure Center, which opened on June 26, offers an awesome assortment of chills, thrills, and spills for the adventurous who enjoy a challenge. For thrills, there’s the Skyeride which ascends to a 200-foot tall tower and the sky-high ropes course. For a thrill with a chill, the ATV…

Killington’s 4th of July activities include fireman’s picnic & raffle

July 1, 2015
Courtesy of Town of Killington Youth donning the red, white and blue walk proudly on River Road in Killington’s annual July 4 parade. Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON — The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman’s BBQ is one of Killington’s most popular events of the summer and a very special event. Enjoy wonderful food cooked by the…

Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports takes to the pavement Saturday, June 27

June 25, 2015
By Barb Wood, Riverwood Photography The fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports returns to Vermont again on Saturday, June 27, where cyclists of all abilities can ride a century, 60- or 20-mile course to raise funds and awareness for disabled sports programming. Adaptive athletes are sponsored and ride…

Killington debuts summer adventures

June 25, 2015
Construction is well underway for the Beast Mountain Coaster, on schedule to open by the end of July or beginning of August. By Karen D. Lorentz Killington will debut its new Snowshed Adventure Center on June 26. When the curtain rises, adventure seekers will find both popular thrill attractions like a Skyeride and four-story ropes…

Video: Killington Reunion Weekend Preview

June 25, 2015
Come be a part of the Killington Reunion Weekend starting this Friday night,June 26 at The Summit Lodge from 5-8 p.m. Meet new friends and reminisce with old ones. Take this opportunity to reach out to old Killington friends that you once worked with or shared a ski house with. Look for other events as…

Mendon Mini-Golf and Snack Bar plans to be open mid summer

June 17, 2015
By Polly Lynn A mountain of stones will house one of the 18 mini-golf holes on the new Mendon course. Jeff Bridge, an excavator from Bridgewater Corners, works on the landscaping. By Julia Purdy MENDON — The bend in Route 4 in Mendon, opposite Meadow Lake Drive, will soon perk up with the completion of…

Special report: the war on weeds

June 17, 2015
Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Ross. By John Herrick, VTDigger.org On a busy street corner outside the Rutland farmers’ market, where local vendors sell cheeses, meats and spring vegetables, about a dozen residents recently raised signs to protest the use of weed-killing herbicides across the United States, especially Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup. “They are poisoning the…

AJGA returns to Killington

June 17, 2015
2014 Champion Justin Lane of Woodstock, N.Y. follows through on a swing. GMNGC hosts Killington Junior Golf Championship, June 22-25 KILLINGTON — The American Junior Golf Association will return to Killington for the sixth year when Green Mountain National Golf Course hosts the Killington Junior Golf Championship, held June 22-25. Junior golfers from across the…

Going to the birds

June 17, 2015
By Paul Holmes KILLINGTON — On Saturday, June 13, Kent Pond in Killington was a flurry with avian excitement. For the last few years Kent Pond has been home to a loon family. This year, the adult loon couple, who have a nest on the island, have welcomed newborn fluffy chicks. They are just beginning to experiencing…

Fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports set for Sat., June 27

June 17, 2015
A group of cyclist enjoy the scenic ride as they part-take in one of the past Long Trail Century rides. KILLINGTON — The fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports returns to Vermont again on Saturday, June 27, where cyclists of all abilities can ride a century, 60- or 20-mile…

BarnArts brings David Mamet’s “Oleanna” to Woodstock

June 16, 2015
Justin Cipriano (left) plays the part of Professor John; David Eastman (center) directs, and Memory Apata (right) portrays Carol in  BarnArts production of “Oleanna.” June 19-21 — WOODSTOCK — Pete Seeger and the Kingston Trio brought the song “Oleanna” to international audiences long before David Mamet chose to give the same name to his three-act play published…

2015 Downhill Throwdown attracts speed-seekers

June 11, 2015
By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Nearly 100 riders entered the 2015 Downhill Throwdown, held on East Mountain Road in Killington, June 6-7. Wearing leather jumpsuits, the racers lined up for qualifying heats to determine who could negotiate the two mile steep winding course the fastest. Riders came from all over the world to compete at…

The pool is open!

June 11, 2015
Courtesy of Killington Rec Dept. The Johnson Recreation Center pool hosts a school pool party, a welcome refreshment to students just out of class on a hot summer day. Friday, June 12 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Johnson Recreation Center pool located on River Road in Killington will open on Friday, June 12 from 4-7…