By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—Megan Wagner has known what she’s wanted to do since she was 9. “I remember telling my dad when I was a little girl that I was going to own a bakery one day,” she said. Her father bought her cookbooks and let her “tear apart his kitchen,” when she was a…

Athletes elevate their game and push their limits KILLINGTON—Killington welcomes the second annual Under Armour Mountain Running Series, in its second of three races, Aug. 25. In partnership with POWDR, the trail running series is designed for running professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to experience trail running in some of the most beautiful and…

By Polly Lynn Mikula PLYMOUTH—This Saturday, Aug. 25, about 50 people are expected to race across Woodward Reservoir in Plymouth for the second annual Make A Wave paddleboard race. Paddleboards are provided at no additional cost for those that need them. The family-friendly 1 mile race is easy enough for a beginner to complete, according to…

By Polly Lynn Mikula Jane Langill, Killington’s first ski nurse, swung through town with her oldest daughter Martha Thursday, Aug. 16 and stopped by the Mountain Times to introduce herself and share a few stories. “We lived in the little red farmhouse where Aspen East now sits,” she said. Langill and her husband Stephen, raised…

Farm Dog Certification event attracted a variety of breeds By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON—A Farm Dog Certification (FDC) event was held this past Saturday, Aug. 11, at Mosher Farm and Excavating in Killington. The FDC test provides a series of exercises that represent situations a farm dog would encounter in a typical farm environment, according to…

KILLINGTON—Martin Wilson is the new Alpine coach at Killington Mountain School. Wilson, originally of Thunder Bay, Ontario, has more than 20 years of international experience. He comes to KMS most recently from the National Ski Academy in Canada, where he held the role of head men’s coach. Prior to that role, he also served as…

By Curt Peterson SOUTH ROYALTON—Two time capsules, discovered encased in a base beneath memorials in South Royalton were opened last Thursday evening, Aug. 9. Royalton, Select Board chair Larry Trottier, wearing surgical gloves and standing in the gazebo on the South Royalton green, sliced the end from each of the two copper capsules with a…

CAVENDISH—Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.—The town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to spend an evening listening to the sounds of Sensible Shoes on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Sensible Shoes is a returning regular to the Proctorsville Green and is always warmly welcomed…

Aug. 13-19—The fourth annual Open Farm Week will return the week of Monday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 19, and will feature a diverse schedule of rooted in Vermont on-farm activities for the whole family. Open Farm Week is a celebration of Vermont farms offering visitors a backstage pass to learn more about local food origins, authentic…

Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park has seen some large crowds of concert-goers this season. Organizers hope to pack the park for the last two concerts, too. On Thursday, Aug. 9, they welcome The Hand Picked Band. While they will be new to the concert series, they are very…

By Paul Holmes About 250 mountain bike riders attended the USO of MTB at Killington Resort, Aug. 1-5. Some impressive riding was witnessed by crowds of spectators that attended the events. Results: Grom Bomb Downhill Boys/Girls 7-9 years old 1. Zack Harper, 24th overall, 2:17.45 2. Questwell Phillips, 32nd overall, 2:33.18 3. Kira Livernois, 33rd…

By Xander Landen/VTDigger In 2005, when Christine Hallquist was named CEO of the Vermont Electric Cooperative, the utility was veering toward bankruptcy. It led the state in the number of power outages, a dubious distinction. Its rates were among the highest in Vermont. The Public Utility Commission considered revoking the co-op’s license to operate as…

By Curt Peterson RUTLAND—Congressman Peter Welch began his July 30 campaign tour in Rutland County with a visit to the newly renovated Emergency Services Facility at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Welch is Vermont’s only representative in the United States Congress, and he is up for reelection this November. Emergency Room Director Thomas Rounds led Welch…

The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour will descend on Vermont for the third year in a row in November. Ninety athletes representing 20 countries are expected to participate in the slalom and giant slalom events on Killington’s Superstar trail. Killington’s World Cup races will be broadcast to an audience of 2.1 million people in…

Bernard Kerr of Hampshire, England is one of the riders competing in the US FOX Open of Mountain Biking Aug. 1-5 in Killington. "I ride because I love having fun," he said. "I know that sounds silly but I just want to be outdoors and do what I love and for me, bikes is that. It's…