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Featured Pets for July 28 – Aug. 3, 2021
July 28, 2021
2‐year‐old. Neutered male. Tan and white. Hound mix. I am hoping to find a home where we can have snuggle time and listen to some tunes. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org If you love the great outdoors…
Featured Pets for July 21-28, 2021
July 22, 2021
8-year-old. Neutered male. Pit/Weimaraner. Grey/white. If you are looking for a companion that has basic manners, is house trained and just an absolute love, look no farther. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org “I’m a 9-year-old spayed female.…
RCHS “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” online auction closes soon!
July 22, 2021
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) Hot Dogs and Cool Cats online auction is well underway and will close for bidding on Friday, July 23 at 10 p.m. With more than 230 items available for bidding, you’re sure to find something for everyone! The proceeds will go to the homeless animals at the Rutland County…
Weekly Horoscopes for July 21-27, 2021
July 21, 2021
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A full moon rises
July 21, 2021
B Cassandra Tyndall As we enter the final third of the month, the sky welcomes a very different energy than of the first two thirds. Until the end of the month, we’ll see all the visible planets except for Saturn change signs. Venus, the Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars will bring forth their own unique…
Learning to identify poison ivy is the best defense
July 14, 2021
By Nadie VanZandt In summer, while vegetables and flowers thrive in the garden, so does poison ivy in backyards, woods, disturbed areas and anywhere else it can get a toehold. Challenging to recognize due to its changing shape in different environments, careful observation and some knowledge of poison ivy could help you avoid a nasty rash. Poison…
No-bake dessert is ideal for warm weather entertaining
July 14, 2021
Backyard barbecues beckon and poolside entertaining reigns supreme every summer. After guests have had their fill of fire-licked grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken, a refreshing dessert that won’t have summertime hosts sweating preparation can make for the perfect culinary capper. “Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars” marry tangy cream cheese with sweet and velvety banana pudding atop…
Featured Pets for July 14-20, 2021
July 14, 2021
4-year-old. Neutered male. Cattle dog. Brown/white. Yup, I do like to herd cattle but I also love people. I am an extremely intelligent active young guy. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Now is the time to add…
Weekly Horoscopes for July 14-20, 2021
July 14, 2021
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The new cycle
July 14, 2021
By Cassandra Tyndall The configurations that lit up the first two weeks of July featured some of the toughest astrology of 2021. This week offers a renewal and re-emergence after last weekend’s powerful and reflective Cancer New Moon. A new cycle between Venus and Mars begins as they fuse in the sign of Leo, marking…
Plant kale now to enjoy an autumn harvest
July 14, 2021
By Nadie VanZandt, UVM extension master gardener If your kale plants succumbed to cabbage worms, don’t fret. You can start a second planting in midsummer to enjoy a bountiful harvest in the fall. Kale is a good choice for succession planting because it thrives in cool weather, tolerates frost and matures quickly (40-65 days). This also applies to other plants with the…
Scott vetoes rental registry
July 7, 2021
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…
Sotheby’s comes to Killington amid influx of homebuyers
July 7, 2021
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.…
The ultimate guide to tubing Vermont
July 7, 2021
For the brave, adventurous and exceedingly hot By Brooke Geery Floating is a classic Vermont summer activity with many different vessels to choose from. A kayak or canoe will get you there faster and keep you drier, but as the mercury tops the charts, a simple rubber innertube is the best way out of the…
Green Mountain Club offers intro to hiking online workshop
July 7, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, at 4 p.m. — VIRTUAL—Summer is here and one of the best and most enjoyable ways to tend to your well-being and the wellness of your family and friends is to get outside! Whether you’re looking to summit your first mountain, thru-hike the Long Trail or just visit the park next door,…