By Robin Alberti Two students from Killington Elementary School dress up in feather boas,  face paint, costume hats and glasses prior to the fun run 5K at the Rutland fairgrounds, Saturday.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders officially announced his candidacy for president, Tuesday. By Angelo Lynn “BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE,” roared the enthusiastic, hometown crowd of 5,000 supporters as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took the stage late Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park to launch his presidential campaign. In his trademark style—gesturing with his thumb and…

By Jess Gabeler A young angler throws in a line, hoping for a bite in the 2014 catfish derby. Saturday, June 6 — KILLINGTON — Head to The Foundry at Summit Pond for the return of the Huck Finn Catfish Derby on Saturday, June 6. Last year’s Derby was such a great success, they had to do…

By Jerry LeBlond KILLINGTON — Sunny skies and mostly clear weather greeted cyclists for the annual  Stage Race based in Killington over Memorial Day weekend. The event brings thousands of cyclists and their families to town for the early season event. Check out the Killington Stage Race videos Here

By Robin Alberti Photo One: Roy Pilcher Photo Two: Roy Pilcher AND STEVE COSTELLO RUTLAND—A Rutland man who has devoted four decades to protecting birds and the environment was presented the GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award Friday, May 22. Roy Pilcher, who founded Rutland County Audubon and has served as president and in other lead roles for more…

By ANGELO LYNN BURLINGTON — “BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE, BERRR-NIE,” roared the enthusiastic, hometown crowd of 5,000 supporters as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took the stage late Tuesday afternoon, May 26, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park to kick-off his presidential campaign. In his trademark style gesturing with his thumb and forefinger pinched together and dramatically jabbing the air…

By Kevin Coburn, courtesy of Green Mountain College Photo One: Green Mountain College Graduation Speaker Mindy Lubber Photo Two: Bagpiper Ian MacDonald leads the procession down Main Street in Poultney. He was followed by international students carrying flags from their native country.  POULTNEY— Green Mountain College awarded diplomas to 151 students during its 178th commencement…

By Paul Holmes and Polly Lynn Skiers and riders didn’t seem to mind the patches of mud linking the larger areas of snow on Skye Lark, in fact, many seemed to enjoy the mud and fast-grass more! Warm weather may have accelerated the melt, but it’s also increased the fun! While Superstar boasted top-to-bottom skiing on…

Courtesy of Town of Killington Spectators cheer for cyclists during the Stage Race’s Circuit Race last year. The town of Killington estimates the race brings about 1,200 people to town. KILLINGTON — The Killington Stage Race returns for the sixth consecutive year this weekend, bringing with it hundreds of top competitive cyclists from across the…

Photo one: Courtesy of VCC. Bill LeQuier of Readsboro Glassworks, looks thoughtfully through his glass sculpture. LeQuier’s work will be on display for Open Studio Weekend along with many others. Photo two: By George Rilly. Fabric artist Judith Reilly in her Brandon studio, surrounded by her works of art behind her. Photo three: By Tom Way. Fiber artist…

May 22 and 23 — WEST RUTLAND — The Marble Valley Players and director Martin Bones are pleased to present another “Fringe Festival Favorite” for your amusement. “If you liked ‘Plague, The Musical,’  you will love ‘Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens’ on May 22 and 23!” say the Marble Valley Players. “Think ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and…

Courtesy of Castleton State College Elementary Education graduate Meghan Susslin, of St. Albans, Vt. shakes a congratulatory hand during the commencement celebration, Saturday, May 9. CASTLETON — The largest class in Castleton College history passed across the stage at its 228th commencement ceremony on Saturday, bringing to close the 2014-15 academic year. Tim Donovan, former Chancellor…

By Maxx Steinmetz Photos Courtesy of Kate Troy RUTLAND — For the second year in a row, Mad River Rugby Football Club took home first place honors at Rutland’s home tournament, the Keith Page Memorial Rugby Invitational. On a hot, sunny day Saturday, May 9, teams throughout New England battled each other in hopes of…

The Fighting Saints make their USCAA National Tournament – also dubbed the Small College World Series – debut Wednesday, May 13 against Tennessee Temple University at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Va. College of St. Joseph enters the double elimination tournament as the sixth seed, and will play until they lose twice or win the…

BERNIE SANDERS Don’t laugh. It’s no joke, this Bernie Sanders-for-president business. It is serious politics, serious enough to change the Democratic Party and the national conversation. If it has not already done so. Here’s the thing to remember about presidential nominating contests: the process creates its own dynamic. But the process cannot begin until there is…