Courtesy of the Mountain Times Archives Toga party-goers ham it up, donning attire for this event. By Polly Lynn Have you ever lived, worked or played in the Killington area? Do you ever wonder what happened to your favorite ski buddies, bartenders or bosses? Earlier this spring a local group of self-proclaimed Killington “old-timers” began…

Courtesy of College of St. Joseph Muffie Harvey rides her horse in front of St. Joseph Hall. RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph Food Service Director Muffie Harvey is preparing to hoof it across Vermont once again as she and her new horse, Joe, raise money for breast cancer research with “Ride for a Cure.” Her journey…

By Stephen Seitz Sixth grader Chloe Fuller leads the Neshobe Flower Girls as they decorate the monument in Brandon Memorial Day. By Stephen Seitz BRANDON – All across the area, Vermont towns observed Memorial Day with speeches, parades, prayers, and, in Brandon, the Neshobe School Flower Girls, who decorated a monument in the center of…

BRIDGEWATER — Vermont’s Secretary of State , Jim Condos, held a celebration Tuesday, May 19, for the winners of the Vermont Secretary of State’s Annual Civics Poster and Essay Contest. Contest winners, their teachers and their families were invited to visit the State House, the Vermont Historical Museum and a Vermont State Archives exhibit, after which…

Courtesy of Stafford Tech The 2015 inductees to the National Technical Honor Society march down the hall behind a banner. RUTLAND – On May 14, Stafford Technical Center inducted nine new student members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Inductees have achieved an overall grade of 88 percent or higher in each Stafford academic…

By Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo One: “Lahaina Sunset” by Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo Two: “Free Range” by Mary Fran Lloyd Photo Three: Past President Sally Curtis accepting Patron of the Arts plaque from current KAG President Mike Young. By Gerrie Russell, Killington Arts Guild At the Killington Arts Guild opening reception for their new show…

WOODSTOCK—The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation (NDD) to help OHF Good Neighbor Grant applicants who require oral health treatment, the organization announced May 20. Since 1997, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has continued to serve a mission to promote and support programs that identify…

RUTLAND — Rutland Blooms beautifies the area, as they plant dozens and dozens of trees in the Northwest neighborhood and along Route 7. They have volunteers from a host of businesses and organizations who will be helping out on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, including Rutland Young Professionals, the Vermont Country Store, Stafford…

KILLINGTON — Steve Finneron, chair of the Fire Department Facilities Committee, provided the Selectboard with an update on the committee’s work at the Selectboard meeting Tuesday, May 19.  He noted the Committee has met close to ten times since December. They have toured the fire station, reviewed the facilities assessment/ building feasibility study completed by…

By Lani Duke “Maker space” considered further RUTLAND — Peter and Rick Gile, a father-and-son team who do business as Two Bad Cats, LLC, are not yet ready to pick a building or solicit grant money for the “maker space” they hope to develop in Rutland. Right now they and Rutland Economic Development Corporation are…

By Lani Duke Sweet potato farm receives grant PAWLET—Laughing Child Farm of Pawlet is the recent recipient of a $20,000 Working Lands Enterprise Initiative grant. Owners Tim and Brooke Hughes-Muse plan to apply the grant to the building of a new $107,000 barn for the largest sweet potato farm in the state. The couple hopes…

Courtesy of CSJ Peter Edens, left, and Nolan Emory, right smile in their graduation caps. RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph was honored to grant degrees to 72 graduates at the College’s 56th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. CSJ President Dr. Richard Lloyd conferred degrees upon the graduates. Academic Dean Dr. David Balfour led the…

By Kevin Coburn, courtesy of Green Mountain College Photo One: Green Mountain College Graduation Speaker Mindy Lubber Photo Two: Bagpiper Ian MacDonald leads the procession down Main Street in Poultney. He was followed by international students carrying flags from their native country.  POULTNEY— Green Mountain College awarded diplomas to 151 students during its 178th commencement…

By Robin Alberti A slim-fitting tuxedo with a patterned vest is on display at Penguin Jack's. Purple dresses hang together at Camille's Tuxedos come in different fits, ranging from loosest to tightest, boys can choose “relaxed,” “standard,” “fashion,” or “skinny” styles, explained Mary Godrick Sherowski of Body Gears/Penguin Jack's. Camouflage/redneck patterns are also in, she…

The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) is warning members of the State Employees’ Health Plan about a telemarketing practice promoting compound prescription drugs that can cost thousands of dollars. The telemarketing calls, apparently similar to those received by consumers in neighboring states, market a compounded pain gel or cream. The caller asks whether the…