By Robin Alberti A large crowd of representatives, colleagues and community supporters gathered to say farewell to Police Chief Baker at the Howe Center in Rutland on Tuesday, Dec. 30.  It was a send off party for Baker, who has accepted a job as Director of Law Enforcement and Support for the International Association of…

By Evan Johnson ROCHESTER — Every winter, skiers and snowboarders venture into the woods and hillsides in search of untracked snow. In the future, skiers in southern Addison County/ northern Rutland County may not have to venture far. This winter the U.S. Forest Service is considering a proposal to develop four backcountry skiing glades totaling…

By Karen D. Lorentz Patience and Prudence were a sister duo in 1956, hitting the top of the charts with songs like “Tonight You Belong to Me” and “Gonna Get Along Without You Now.” Most skiers and snowboarders won’t remember them—or even know those songs existed. But today’s mountain aficionados do need to consider that…

CASTLETON 6 p.m. Iron Lantern NYE Party w/ Carlo Romeo KILLINGTON 7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Ring in 2015 with the Irish! For more information, click here. Dinner at the Ledgewood Yurt, Killington Resort Start your 2015 off right with a five-course dining experience off the beaten path. For more information, click here. 8 p.m. Liquid Art Enjoy…

Photo by Robin Alberti A man gazes at a snowy slope on Bear Mountain in Killington, which opened earlier than expected after Winter Storm Duncan blanketed the area with over a foot of snow.

Those who arrived at Pico Mountain Saturday, Dec. 13, could not have asked for a better day to start the 2014-2015 season. The sunshine highlight the first tracks down the nearly two feet of natural snow that blanketed the slopes earlier in the week. Photo by Robin Alberti Fresh tracks through deep powder excite eager…

Gov. Shumlin, emergency officials ask FEMA for damage assessment On Monday, Dec. 15, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) reported that the estimated cost for the storm was $2.2 milliion as of 8 a.m. that day. VTrans crews have plowed or treated for more than 120 hours continuously, covering 185,000 lane miles since the storm began last Tuesday. 12,600 tons…

Video: 2014 Vermont Holiday Festival

Photos and story by Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — The fourth annual Killington 5K Turkey Trot was a great success, said event organizers Kasie and Jamie Munson. “Our goal is to bring the community and out-of-towners together,” said Kasie Munson. Last year, she heard that a couple from out-of-state met a ski instructor who had no…

Nicole LeBlond and her dog Shiloh pick a christmas tree By Polly Lynn ‘Tis the week after Thanksgiving and the holiday spirit is strong with Christmas festivals, caroling, community tree lighting ceremonies, holiday concerts, gingerbread making contests, craft fairs, holiday auctions, food drives, charity events and more all taking place this week. In fact, two…

Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre is happy to bring country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes to the stage with her “One Christmas” tour on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., with special guest Levi Hummon. LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy® Awards, three Academy of…

The first day of skiing at Killington Resort (then Killington Basin) Dec. 13, 1958. Justin Lindholm shared this family video with The Mountain Times. What a treasure!

KILLINGTON--The Killington Ski Club and Killington Mountain School are jointly hosting the showing of Warren Miller’s much-anticipated new film, “No Turning Back.” The movie will be shown at 7 pm on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort. “No Turning Back” isWarren Miller’s 65th ski film. The newest installment pays homage to the 65…

Coming off not only one, but two near record breaking seasons with over 4.5 million skier visits each, Vermont is once again paving the path to a stellar ski and snowboard season. The state boasted 12 resorts open for skiing, riding and even Nordic skiing as of Nov. 22, and expects at least one other…

Catwalk for a Cause showcased local style By Polly Lynn Over 500 people filled the seats at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Sunday afternoon for the second annual Catwalk for a Cause benefitting the United Way of Rutland County. Additionally, 105 models wore collections from nine retailers complete with hair and make-up done by area…