[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="194740" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1582852508329{margin-top: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaWNvbmlmeSUyMiUyMGRhdGEtaWNvbiUzRCUyMm1kaS16b2RpYWMtYXJpZXMlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWlubGluZSUzRCUyMmZhbHNlJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text="Aries" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1568082984251{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] March 21 - April 20 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When we think of fortune, it’s easy to slip into the idea that it’s just about money. In the ancient world, one of the truest forms of fortune was a good friend. If you take a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

6-year-old. Neutered male. Pointer mix. Brown. Big guy looking for his forever home, that would be me. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Hi!(I’m the little one in the back!) and I’m a 6-year-old neutered Maltese mix. I’m…

How personal challenges can break, then rebuild you—stronger By Sandra Dee Owens When I was 29 I lost my mental health. It took nearly three years to get it back. Though a nervous breakdown was the most painful thing I have ever endured, I learned so much about myself, that I am grateful for the…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Local conservationists say they aren’t surprised by a new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that lists 269 species of birds that need more protection. The report, called Birds of Conservation Concern, lists species in the United States that aren’t considered federally endangered or threatened, but whose populations are declining. “It…