Governor Shumlin, musicians and recovering addicts shared their stories from the heart at the Vermonters for Vermonters benefit concert RUTLAND —  On Sunday, Sept. 7, community organizations, musicians, recovering addicts, Governor Shumlin and community members gathered at the Grand Stand of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland for the Vermonters for Vermonters a benefit concert.…

Two cows poke their heads out of a barn Sunday afternoon at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. The 10-day fair saw many ups and downs with opening day being the best since 2009, but with Fair attendance lacking overall as the books closed on the 169-year tradition. Photos By Rik Champine

Collaboration leads to innovative farm-to-energy biodiesel. Two fields of sunflowers growing in Vermont will have an unusual future: the flowers’ seeds will be converted to biodiesel and livestock feed. The fuel will be used in Green Mountain Power’s fleet of vehicles and for building heating, saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.…

KILLINGTON — This past Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, Killington Resort hosted the POC Eastern States Cup and the Enduro and SuperD Regional Championship finals for gravity mountain bike racing.

Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Calling all pugs and pug lovers! Green Mountain Pug Rescue invites the public to the 12th Anniversary Pug Social on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. rain or shine. The event will be held at Sherburne Library Field, 2998 River Road, Killington. Admission is $10 for…

Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center welcomes the public to view the artwork of its members, which will be exhibited at the historic Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street, Rutland. This year’s annual Autumn All Member Exhibit will highlight the work of over 30 members including honorary international…

Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 28-31. Hosted by Americade, this is Vermont’s premier motorcycle rally with four days of riding-heaven in the heart of Vermont! 

By John Herrick The Roxbury Fish Hatchery stood up to decades of storms since it was built in 1891, but when Tropical Storm Irene’s heavy downpours flooded the Flint Brook in 2011, some 70,000 nursling fish were swept downstream within hours. When fully operational, the hatchery sent 25,000 pounds of mature fish into Vermont waters…

Kent Pond in Killington reflects the sunset one calm night earlier this summer. Kent Hower casts a line into the glassy waters. Photo by Paul Holmes

UPDATE: Based on the description of damages and weather data from the area, meteorologists suspect a straight line wind with gusts over 60 MPH hit Pico from the east, said Michael Joseph, public relations manager for Killington and Pico Resorts. But an official analysis has not yet been reported. Representatives from the national weather service were…

Over a dozen restaurants feature prix-fixe menus for two at $42.41 Sept. 6-13 — KILLINGTON — The Town of Killington has announced the return of Killington Restaurant Week, Sept. 6 - 13. The promotion features fixed-price menus at over a dozen restaurants in town, giving Killington region residents and visitors the opportunity to sample different…

Long Trail Brewery celebrated their 25th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 23 with a family-style event that included live music and dancing, a climbing wall, face painting, balloon creations, and, of course, samples of their specialty 25th Anniversary Ale. Kids swam in the Ottauquechee River on the warm day, at the Brewery’s Bridgewater location. Photo by…

By Karen D. Lorent The Killington Grand Hotel will be the scene of a New England Ski Museum annual meeting and award ceremony on November 1 to honor Preston Leete Smith, 84, with the Spirit of Skiing Award. Smith, the pioneering founder of Killington who also became the CEO of S-K-I Ltd., the largest ski…

By Polly Lynn Friday morning smoke could still be seen coming out of the Rutland Plywood building on Ripley Road in Rutland. A fire that broke Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20, was thought to be contained but another broke out at a different location later that evening — a spark from the previous fire is thought to…

Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally, Hay Festival,  and Cooler in the Mountains concert featured this weekend KILLINGTON — Visitors to Killington this fall will once again be greeted by large hay sculptures. Amid the mountain vistas and fall foliage, they may find themselves face-to-face with a 25-foot bear or 30-foot moose! A Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top…