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DJ Paul Oakenfold to kickoff the Killington Cup on stage
November 14, 2018
Submitted DJ Paul Oakenfold sets up his equipment at Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. He was the first person ever to DJ there, doing so Sept. 13, 2018.
FOLA presents Broadway Theatre Live, ‘ Present Laughter ’
November 8, 2018
Courtesy FOLA A showing of Broadway’s “Present Laughter” will be shown at Ludlow Town Hall Saturday.
‘The Telling Project’ aims to establish connections for veterans, community
November 8, 2018
By Dragons Eye The Telling Project is a way for families and communities to gain a better understanding of their military veterans.
Woodstock Farmers’ Market named ‘most beautiful’
November 7, 2018
Architectural Digest, the publication considered an international design authority, named Woodstock Farmers’ Market as one of America’s most beautiful independent stores in an online article published in October. The article, “The Most Beautiful Independent Store In Every State in America” which selected one “Most Beautiful Store” from each of the 50 states, noted the Woodstock…
A veteran’s struggle
November 7, 2018
By Katy Savage Kyle Aines drank to feel something. He drank to feel anything. When he came back from the war, “I drank to feel emotions. I was really shut down for a while,” he said. Courtney, his then girlfriend, didn’t realize how much the war impacted him at first, but there were signs—like how…
Snake Charmer wins season pass at annual Halloween party
November 6, 2018
Amy Carr of Chittenden won first place in the costume contest at the Wobbly Barn on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The legendary annual party boasts a grand prize of a Killington season pass, bringing heavy competition to the floor. It has been the premier Halloween party in Killington for over 50 years. The winners in…
Environmental pioneer Andrea Mead Lawrence honored with Rutland statue
November 1, 2018
RUTLAND— Andrea Mead Lawrence, a Rutland native and environmentalist whom some call Vermont’s greatest athlete of all time, is schussing down a mountain in the newest sculpture unveiled today in downtown Rutland. It is the latest sculpture in Rutland’s growing trail of public art honoring important contributors to the region’s history. Lawrence is the only…
Rockin’ The Region with KT Tunstall
November 1, 2018
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The Women’s World Cup is returning to Killington, Nov. 24-25. Besides top skiers, you also get four top music acts. KT Tunstall is playing Saturday in between runs. She is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour. Tunstall is looking forward to returning to Vermont. She spent time in Burlington…
CSJ buildings auctioned to low bidders
October 31, 2018
By Katy Savage PROCTOR—Two Main Street buildings owned by the College of St Joseph sold to the first and only bidders Friday afternoon. Fred Watkins, the owner of Watkins Building and Roofing Specialists in North Clarendon, purchased a 30,000 square foot building at 61 Main St. for $16,500 after fees Oct. 27, while Joe Casella,…
Halloween parade takes to the streets of Rutland in 59th year
October 27, 2018
Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Head downtown for one of Rutland’s signature events of the year – the Halloween parade, celebrating its 59th year. The parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 27. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The theme is Halloween, so it’s sure to be filled with…
‘Day One’ celebration brings over 500 to slopes
October 24, 2018
By Katy Savage Killington is open for the season. The resort opened Friday, Oct. 19 with three trails and about 10 inches of manmade snow covering the base. More than 500 people attended opening day, which allowed only passholders on the trails. The resort opened to the general public on Saturday. The lifts opened just…
City’s third sculpture honors woman Revolutionary hero
October 24, 2018
RUTLAND—The city enhanced its downtown sculpture trail Oct. 19 with the unveiling of a seven-foot-tall marble sculpture of Revolutionary War hero Ann Story. The work of art stands near the intersection of West Street and Cottage Street. Ann Story, with help from her son Solomon, spied for Ethan Allen during the Revolutionary War. The sculpture…
Tips to keep trick or treaters safe this Halloween
October 24, 2018
Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and superheroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross of NH & VT has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. “Halloween is a fun…
Snow is in the air at Killington
October 17, 2018
KILLINGTON—Killington Resort has begun snowmaking in advance of the 2018 Audi FIS Ski World Cup on Nov. 23-25, 2018. Killington Resort was the first Eastern American ski mountain to open for the season and the last to close last year, 2017-2018, in part because of the resort’s advanced snowmaking systems. While the resort has yet…
Killington Grand Hotel hosts 18th annual bridal show
October 17, 2018
Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—18th annual Killington Bridal Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center, 228 East Mountain Road, Killington. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. General prize drawings begin at 1 p.m. with grand prize drawings at 2:15 p.m. Tickets and registration are available at Killingtonbridalshow.com. With…