During the height of winter, people increasingly retreat indoors and look for something to within the warm confines of home. Plenty of activities can fit the bill, but some provide the rewarding prospect of a freshly made meal or dessert. When seeking recipes for cold days, consider those comfort foods that can be enjoyed warm…

By Karen Lorentz “Women don’t get enough credit in the ski industry,” noted Justin Lindholm in a presentation on the early ski history of Pico and Killington. That comment drew some appreciative female murmurs among the attendees at the Chittenden Historical Society’s first program of 2021 on Sept. 14 at the handsome, renovated Grange Hall…

By Curt Peterson Word has spread across Windsor about Bistro Midva (Slovenian for “the two of us”), a newly-opened dinner spot along Route 5. Saturday, chef and co-owner Chad Lumbra arranged an outdoor dining table below the sidewalk with a view of the totally-renovated restaurant, which accommodates 25 diners. Lumbra shuns being “tied down by…

By Royal Barnard, Editor Emeritus I am saddened to learn that the Killington Region has lost a wonderful and important person. I, and other “pioneer” Killington residents and visitors, met Claude Blais when he became chef at the once popular Alpine Inn on the Killington Road in the mid 1960s.  Claude migrated to Killington from…

By Ethan Weinstein KILLINGTON—After 28 years teaching at Killington Elementary, one wouldn’t blame Melissa Knipes for burnout. She teaches kindergarteners — 5-year-olds — an age when some still ask for help in the bathroom while others have graduated to chapter books. But Knipes knows no cynicism, no complacency. She radiates warmth. Even entering a third…

By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board met as planned on Aug. 24, but the get-together was quickly converted to a “non-meeting” in the words of Select Board member Jim Haff.  Haff, as a Killington representative on the Windsor Central Unified Union School District board, had attended a 2½-hour open meetings law training session on…

Conservation of 629-acres on both sides of the National Scenic Trail ensures natural character, recreational access and critical wildlife habitat The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced the protection of 629 acres surrounding the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT) in Killington. The property has been conveyed to NPS from The…

Tart and tangy, lemon-based flavors are hard to pass up. Citrus can help cleanse the palate between courses, but it also can be a refreshing component in beverages. Anyone who has enjoyed a tall glass of lemonade on a warm day understands how thirst-quenching it can be. Limoncello is a lemon liqueur mainly produced in…

Lighter fare is in season every summer. Salads may dominate menus, while vegetable-rich side dishes can dress up barbecues, brunches or outdoor buffet meals. Spinach not only packs a nutritional punch, it can add flavor to any dish. According to Judy Joo, a French-trained Korean American chef and author of “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food”…

Housing bill included statewide inspection system for short- and long-term rentals By Xander Landen/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday, July 2, vetoed legislation that would have set up a rental registry and statewide system to enforce property safety standards. The governor said that the bill, S.79, would “reduce the number of housing options for Vermonters at…

By Katy Savage A new real estate office is coming to Killington as people continue to flock from the cities amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty officially opened its new office in the lobby of Mountain Green on Killington Road on Wednesday, July 7. This is the 11th Sotheby’s location in Vermont.…

By Ethan Weinstein After a 40-year hiatus from farming, Mission Farm in Killington is working the land once again. Their goal: address the community’s needs through food and faith. Led by Executive Director Reverend Lisa Ransom and “Farm Priest” Reverend Rachel Field, three summer interns have joined the team. These divinity school students, planting rows…

By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board met on the afternoon of June 30 and set the official FY2022 municipal tax rate: $.5382. In the 2020 Town Report, the municipal tax rate had been estimated at $.5425, slightly higher than the final rate. The rate is made up of two factors: The voter-approved budget and…

New leadership will further improve operations, resort says Early May, we announced organization changes in the mountain operations department that took effect in January alongside multiple promotions throughout the resort that shortly followed. We’re happy to announce additional structure adjustments and promotions that will further strengthen our ability to deliver memorable experiences year-round. Longstanding employee…

Richard Morse and his students used what they had and kept it simple By Shelby Graves, Grade 10 at Killington Mountain School While sitting in school, wouldn’t you want to be able to have the opportunity to learn outside while looking at the beautiful blue sky and fresh blooming flowers? Here at Killington Mountain School, math,…