With winter weather now taking hold, Vermonters are readying their birdfeeders. But before residents put up their avian offerings, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife recommends a review of the birdfeeding basics. “Birds of all species have very interesting behaviors, shapes, and plumage, and being close to them to be able to observe this is…

HARTLAND — Vermont State Police have arrested a Massachusetts man in connection with a bank robbery in Hartland over the weekend. The robbery occurred at 10:15 a.m. when a man entered the Hartland branch of the Mascoma Savings Bank on Route 12 at the junction with U.S. Route 5 and demanded money from a teller.…

Police are investigating the deaths of two skiers who collapsed at Killington Resort over three days. William Cusano, age 65 of Lagrangeville, N.Y., was skiing at Killington on Saturday afternoon when he collapsed on an intermediate ski trail, police said. He was transported the Rutland Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. There…

Police are investigating the shooting death of a Mt. Tabor resident that occurred this weekend. On Sunday evening, Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks responded to a 911 call from the town of Mount Tabor for a report of an accidental shooting at a residence. Upon arrival, troopers and Manchester rescue found David Shores, Sr., deceased within the…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a Mount Tabor man whose wife told police he accidentally shot himself. According to police, 54-year-old David Shores Sr. ,was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound Sunday evening at his home on Brooklyn Road. Police said Shores’ wife called 911 and said…

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and celebrations.  For too many, though, it is also a time of tragedy due to drunk driving. In 2016 so far, 63 people have lost their lives in 55 fatal crashes on Vermont roadways. Impairment by alcohol, drugs, or both, was a contributing factor in nearly one-half of…

Festive, joyful and togetherness are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about the holidays. However, a new national Allstate poll – released Dec. 8, just in time for the 2016 holiday season – shows “hazardous” should be at the top of the list, too. Allstate’s fourth annual national holiday home hazards…

By M. Kathleen Shaw, DVM, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many pet owners are unsure which plants, foods, and decorations are and are not for their pets. Most species of lilies are deadly to cats. In some cases, a small amount of pollen or even one leaf can cause sudden…

Kicks off 2017-17 winter season with community “food raiser” KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Dec. 10, Pico Mountain will open for the 2016-17 winter season with its fourth annual opening day Food Raiser, a special promotion providing discounted lift tickets in exchange for donations of food for low-income Vermonters. To ensure donations make it to community members in…

WOODSTOCK – Pentangle Arts is preparing for the upcoming holiday season with a festive lineup of entertainment for Wassail Weekend. The highlight of the weekend is the 32nd annual equestrian parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., coordinated by High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program and the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce. The best location…

By Andrea Weymouth KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Dec. 3, Teddy Arbo’s annual Holiday Toy Party celebrated 30 years. The Foundry was alive and filled with holiday spirit as people were eager to bid on the next possible auction items that were so generously donated by multitudes of local Killington businesses and people of the community. Close to $30,000…

RUTLAND — Gail Johnson announced her intention to run for a seat on the Rutland City Board of Aldermen in a news release Dec. 1. Johnson is currently active in community projects including the revitalization of a large Rutland neighborhood. The election is slated for March 7, 2017. Johnson said her priorities are to lower…

By Karen D. Lorentz It can cost a million dollars or more to host a World Cup ski event, with the total expense varying by the number of events and competitors as well as any extra expenses (i.e., not required under FIS World Cup rules) that a host resort takes on. A host resort like…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — The head of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program said refugees, including some from Syria, could start arriving in Rutland soon after Christmas. Executive Director Amila Merdzanovic told service providers that the program expects to get confirmation of the first cases any day now. Rutland is set to take in…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Sam Budusky was standing at the merchandise booth at the recent Audi FIS World Cup on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27, when Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line to clinch first place. He looked up from where he was standing and saw a crowd of what he estimated to be 5,000 people erupt…