Nov. 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. —WOODSTOCK— Gather at the Woodstock Inn front garden for the Mt. Tom Star Lighting Ceremony from 5-5:30 p.m., celebrating a newly constructed steel star, a symbol of hope and resilience for the town. Following the ceremony, the Woodstock Rotary Club will host the Thompson Center fundraising gala for Meals on…

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 1-2—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its 4th annual holiday artisan gift show on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This much-anticipated event at the Chaffee Art Center offers free admission. Featuring an array of handmade, unique, and affordable items, the holiday Artisan…

By Polly Mikula The Agency of Education (AoE) announced Oct. 15 the next phase of its 2024 Listen and Learn Tour, which now invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system.  The first stop on this new public engagement phase of the…

Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26—PITTSFORD—Wheels for Warmth is back, offering an excellent opportunity to give back to the community while ensuring you’re ready for winter. Whether you have tires to donate or need affordable tires for the cold months ahead, this event has you covered. Proceeds from the sale and collection of tires support heating assistance for…

Roughly 75 people relived Killington’s 1970s glory days, turning back the hands of time last Saturday, Oct. 19, at Charity’s 1887 Saloon.  "It was a joyous afternoon filled with getting reacquainted, reminiscing, and just plain fun at this skiers’ reunion," said Jack Oliver who helped organize the event.  The event was held at Charity’s 1887…

Pre-register by Oct. 28—PITTSFORD—Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a great cause! The annual Turkey Trot Fun Run takes place at Pittsford Village Farm on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The event raises funds to support Pittsford Christmas For Kids, providing gifts and holiday joy to families in need. This rain-or-shine…

Charmaine N. Willis, a native of Killington and political science scholar, recently published “Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions.” This new book, co-authored with Keith A. Preble, examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions, particularly its impact on countries considered international “pariah states” due to their violations of international norms. In…

On Oct. 26, Chuck Hughes will earn a prestigious recognition for his decades of dedicated service and support of Alpine athletics. Hughes has lived in Killington and Rutland his whole life and served as a leader in the ski industry for most of it.  “Generations have gone through the Killington Ski Club and KMS with…

By Adam Davis Housing continues to be an unmet need in most areas of Vermont, and local and state governments are taking measures to resolve the issue.  State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Rutland City Mayor Michael Doenges, and Heritage Family Credit Union CEO Chris Gomez came together on Oct. 16 to announce an $8 million investment…

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger Woodstock Police Chief Joe Swanson has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by state police, according to Eric Duffy, Woodstock’s municipal manager. In a press release issued Tuesday, Oct. 15, Duffy stated that Swanson was placed on administrative leave earlier in the day “as a precaution following a report…

Killington Resort announced details on the the forthcoming replacement of the Superstar Express chairlift during the summer of 2025, in a news release Tuesday, Oct. 22. The current high-speed quad will be replaced with a Doppelmayr UNI-G six-person chairlift. The new chair will be the first for the resort from that manufacturer. With this new…

By James Kent Perhaps all of the recent construction in Killington is to blame for stirring up nearby spooky spirits because this past weekend, more than a few of these seasonal haunters had taken up residence in the basement of the Killington Welcome Center.  The frights began last Thursday, Oct. 17, when the spirits leaned…

If visitors need additional evidence that our region is a wonderful place to raise a family, they need look no further than these photos from the second annual Truck-or-Treat event on held Sunday, Oct. 20, to benefit Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum.  Organizers, including Wonderfeet Kids Museum’s founder and Board Vice President Paul Gallo, emphasized that beyond…

By Curt Peterson State Representative Charlie Kimball hosted a Public Forum on the Future of Education in Vermont at North Chapel in Woodstock last Thursday, Oct. 17, featuring Rep. Emily Kornheiser, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means and chair of the Education Financing Subcommittee, and Rep. Peter Conlon, chair of the Vermont…

The biggest Halloween events across the region take place this weekend, the most famous and well-attended of which is Rutland’s Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of the largest and longest running Halloween parades in the U.S., this being its 63rd year!   This weekend in Rutland it’s the Running…