CASTLETON—Students in the Castleton University Upward Bound program recently took second place at the 12th annual Green Mountain Scholars Bowl, out of 50 students and a total of 10 competing teams. The annual event took place on Saturday, March 12, at Johnson State College, bringing together Upward Bound students from across Vermont and New York.…

Courtesy of Killington Mountain School Athletes of all types—and all seasons—can gain strength and develop athletic literacy at a variety of Killington Ski Club/ Killington Mountain School Summer Sessions. KILLINGTON — With a variety of options to suit every athlete, the Killington Ski Club (KSC)/Killington Mountain School (KMS) 2016 Summer Sessions will be held in Killington…

Courtesy of Killington Rec. Department Johnson Pool is a favorite way to cool off for kids in at Rec & Trek Adventure Camp. KILLINGTON — The Killington Recreation Department is again offering summer camps for kids of all ages. This year’s camps are taking place from June 20 until Aug. 26, and include: Camp Loads…

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By Chandler Burgess, courtesty of Killington Mountain Resort

KILLINGTON — This event isn’t just for the single, or even just for the ladies. Everyone is invited to bid on the dozen men and their packages of prizes ! And it’s all in the support of a great cause: Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. It is a fancy affair—champagne will flow and everyone will be…

By Dave Hoffenburg On Saturday, March 12, the warm spring temperatures inspired Gavin Sullivan to try stand-up paddle boarding on the lake of water in his front yard in Chittenden.

Courtesy of  VermontVacation.com, by Stephen Goodhue

Vermont’s biggest harbinger of spring – maple sugar season – kicks off in March and continues through April with fairs, festivals, and family fun. As the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S., Vermont knows how to celebrate the sweet stuff. Sugaring festivals often feature special treats such as maple cotton candy, maple kettle…

RUTLAND – The Vermont Butcher Shop, the leading proprietor of  “honest” meats and victuals from the Green Mountain State and surrounding area, will soon provide the newest ingredient in Rutland’s ongoing revitalization. Nick DeLauri, co-owner as well as native son of Rutland, said The Vermont Butcher Shop closed on property on the northwest corner of…

By Mark Johnson, VTDigger.org Vermont became the fifth state Wednesday, March 9, to require paid sick leave after Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a bill that will affect some 60,000 workers. The signing ceremony in the House chamber was the culmination of a 10-year effort by proponents. Gov. Peter Shumlin called the legislation historic.…

KILLINGTON — On Friday, March 11, Brian Horton of Killington, Vt., announced his candidacy for the Vermont State House of Representatives, representing the towns of: Mendon, Killington, Chittenden and Bridgewater. (RUT-WDR-1). The seat is currently held by Republican Job Tate of Mendon. Brian will be seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party in the upcoming primary…

Lawmakers weigh suicide prevention measures at Quechee Gorge, eight in eight years have died By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org Before Regina-Anne Cooper’s 21-year-old son died by suicide in 2011, he might have had second thoughts. The mother told lawmakers Tuesday, March 8, that, according to a witness, Derek Cooper tried to pull himself back over the…

Submitted WOODSTOCK — No matter your age, receiving a handwritten letter is a special thing. While most communication is electronic-based these days, local seniors and students are taking time to get to know one another the old fashioned way. Residents of Woodstock Terrace Assisted Living and fourth-grade students from Woodstock Elementary have been putting pen…

Courtesy of VT F&W Vermont Fish & Wildlife recommends taking down bird feeders now to avoid attracting black bears that are waking from hibernation. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows are causing bears to come out of their winter dens early in search of a meal. The department recommends…