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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…