Oct. 10 and 11 — WEST PAWLET — The eighth year of the Share the Warmth clothing drive will be held at the Mettawee Community School, 5788 VT Route 153, in West Pawlet on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m both days. First come, first served. Please bring your own shopping bags. Imagine walking into…

KILLINGTON — On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. Rutland State Police and Killington Rescue responded to a report of an unconscious male who had a medical event while riding his bike on Route 4 in the town of Killington. Thomas Hagemann, 59 of Houston, Texas, was riding his bike with friends when he collapsed…

Town Manager will step down to take new position advising internet startups Select Board announces public search for replacement After six years with the Town of Killington, Town Manager Seth Webb, announced he was stepping down to take a new position in the private sector. Webb has accepted the position of Managing Director at New…

Local fisherperson Tiffany Saltis tells us why she loves one of Vermont's most popular outdoor activities. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn wind down after a busy day in Vermont at the Spa at the Woods, a European Spa nestled in the hills of Killington. Finally, Bettina pays a visit to the Zen gardens.

In another must-see segment, Bettina, Sara and Kaitlyn go back in time to talk with Master Historian, Bill Jenney, about Vermont's most influential President at the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. See why this is the coolest historic site in Vermont, if not the world. In our "How to Make it in Vermont" segment, we see what…

Bettina visits with David Soucy, PGA Pro and GM at Green Mountain National Golf Course, who tells us why Green Mountain is the #1 rated Public Course in Vermont. Also, Sara and Kaitlyn continue their adventures with visits to their favorite swimming holes.

In this segment, we visit Killington's newest and only year-round bike shop, Alpine Bike Works. We also do some paddle boarding and some hiking at Thundering Brook Falls, where Bettina talks about some of the more popular hikes in the area.

In this can't miss episode, check out Killington Resort's new Snowshed Adventure Center, including the brand new Mountain Coaster. We also chat with the inimitable Jeff Alexander, events guru at Killington, as he tells about upcoming events and takes a look back at the Dirty Girl Mud Run.

Photo courtesy of VT Fish & Wildlife Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the mornings. Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be…

Courtesy of Killington Recreation Department Justine Peters, Killington sharks swimmer, is poised for a backstroke start during a swim meet earlier this summer. KILLINGTON — The Town of Killington Recreation Commission passed a unanimous motion on Monday, Sept. 21 to present a 10 year funding plan for the renovation of pool, pool house, and recreational…

KILLINGTON — Let the tastings begin! The first two weekends of October, Killington will be flush with seasonal tastings, hops, eclectic music and a new Bavarian flair. Brewfest, Oct. 2-3 Brewfest is one of Killington’s most distinctive annual celebrations, and this year the resort has expanded to include both Snowshed and Ramshead Base Lodges  with over…

Federally-funded grants total nearly $5.1 million statewide On Sept. 24, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announced awards through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program to five Rutland County towns for infrastructure projects to facilitate bicycle and foot travel. West Rutland: $821,000 (including 10 percent local share) to design and construct 3,305 feet of sidewalk along…

KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School invites outside speakers to share their expertise and knowledge as part of a Wednesday Workshop series. The aim is to enrich the overall educational experience for students by exposing them to a variety of topics and perspectives. This past week, on Sept. 23, the Wednesday Workshop speaker was Skip Gates, who presented…

By Karen D. Lorentz The quality of the mountain experience keeps going up, but so does the cost of lift tickets. However, savings go up, too, if you find the right deal and purchase by the right date. Killington offers several deals that must be purchased by Oct. 15. Why bother? Well, single-day lift tickets…

By Stephen Seitz The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted a new plan to improve water quality and aquatic habitat in a number of central Vermont watersheds, as well as tributaries emptying into the Connecticut River. The area is known as Basin 14, and it covers central Vermont through Orange, Caledonia, Washington, and…