By Curt Peterson Nora Rice was born and raised in Hartland, and developed her deep love for fresh local produce, farm-raised meats and the art of food preparation growing up at Cobb Hill Cohousing and Cedar Hill Farm.  At 18, Rice completed a four-week certification course at Ashburton Cookery School and Chefs Academy in England.…

Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring.  Dyeing eggs is an entertaining activity, but one that also may have some religious significance. Many families will color eggs this Easter, and these guidelines can make the process go smoothly. Hard-boil eggs…

As hours of sunlight increase, thoughts may turn to summer vacation. For many children, summer vacation wouldn’t be the same without camp.  Adults may have their own fond memories of going to summer camp when they were children because of the opportunities it presented to be independent and meet new people. Campers often bond over…

Manhattan trainer James Sherman will now offer personal fitness training sessions at the Spa at The Woods in Killington.  A native Vermonter, Sherman has trained in martial arts, self-defense, and fitness. He is certified under IKMA in Israel in Krav Maga — the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. A past winner of…

Junior year is a pivotal time in the lives of high school students. Junior year marks a transition to upper classmen, and students begin to ponder their post-high school academic careers around this time as well. The college preparatory process can seem daunting, particularly if a student does not have a sibling who recently went…

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, roughly 25,000 home fires causing more than 300 deaths occur in the United States each year. Homeowners can keep themselves and their families safe by being aware of the dangers around a home that can contribute to house fires and the preventive measures that can reduce the risk…

By Karen D. Lorentz The history of owning and operating ski areas is one dominated by males. For a variety of reasons, including the era of ski-area development being a time when a “woman’s place was in the home,” women did not figure prominently in the founding and/or operation of  U.S. ski areas.  However, the…

By Deborah J. Benoit Are you ready for an early season gardening adventure? Seed displays are prevalent right now in stores from garden shops to supermarkets. So grab a pack of seeds (or two or three) to start indoors. With a few basic supplies, by the time the weather is suitable for planting outside, you’ll…

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By Cassandra Tyndall This week is truly one of the most magical weeks of the year as Jupiter and Neptune join forces in Pisces. You don’t have to be a Pisces to experience the benefit and blessings of this planetary play because we all have an area of life linked to the fishes. In a…

Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. —PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library will launch its seed library with a kick-off event on April 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., that will include activities for children and adults. From the seed collection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, library patrons may “borrow” the seeds with a library card. The library’s goal…

Did you know that RCHS takes in around 500 kittens each year? As it starts to get warmer, the kittens will be here before we know it! Please help RCHS take care of our many new kitten arrivals this season. During the month of April, we will be hosting an online kitten shower! If you…

Housing needs may change as adults grow older and their children move out. Adults nearing retirement may want to reduce their cost of living and could find a big house is more than they need at this stage in life.  According to the financial management resource The Motley Fool, in 2019 48% of seniors planned…

“Smart” homes can make life at home more convenient, especially for remote workers. However, a recent report suggests many smart homes are vulnerable to cyberattacks.  In its Smart Home Report 2019, the cybersecurity firm Avast revealed that just under 41% of the 16 million smart homes surveyed across the globe contained at least one vulnerable…

By Victoria Gaither Arthritis is usually associated with older people, but a teenager in North Chittenden is on a mission to show another face of the debilitating condition.  Dylan Aker, 16, has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness.  “For the first year, I was stiff in the morning. It would be…