By Janina Curtis KILLINGTON — Over the years, the Sherburne Women’s Club has funded scholarships and given away over $100,000 to local organizations.     At this time The Sherburne Women’s Club is accepting requests from local charities or organizations for donations. Requests must be submitted in writing and must be received by the Club no…

As America continues to adopt more children internationally than any other country, hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S.–most of whom are children of color–sit in foster care awaiting adoption. Although some Americans express a desire to adopt non-white children, even they have reservations when it comes to adopting children of certain races, especially…

POULTNEY — Mr. Keith Harrington a teacher at Poultney Elementary in Poultney was among 23 teachers selected to be a Behring Teacher Ambassador for National History Day® during the 2016-2017 school year. To be selected recipients must show outstanding creativity, commitment and inspiration in developing students’ interest in history education. Candidates must be excellent classroom…

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…

By Robin Alberti

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…