By Brooke Geery Lucas Magoon’s snowboarding career began at Killington Resort, where he was just a little punk who happened to possess more natural talent than just about anyone else. Groomed and trained by the community at the mountain, Magoon […]
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Rutland could break ground on public skatepark as early as next spring
By Brooke Geery Rutland Rec Superintendent Kim Peters has been working overtime throughout the pandemic. She and her team revamped the College of St. Joseph campus to create a diverse and well-stocked community center. They’ve added a new pool and […]
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RAVE car show revs up Rutland- area auto enthusiasts
By Brooke Geery The RAVE (Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts) car show welcomed over 300 vehicles from all over Vermont and beyond to the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland on July 10-11. Campers, buses, muscle cars and antique restorations lined the fairway, […]
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The ultimate guide to tubing Vermont
For the brave, adventurous and exceedingly hot By Brooke Geery Floating is a classic Vermont summer activity with many different vessels to choose from. A kayak or canoe will get you there faster and keep you drier, but as the […]
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Manchester-based Arson Skate Shop expands to Rutland
By Brooke Geery It’s been 18 years since the Sound Barrier — Rutland’s last official skateboard shop — closed its doors on Center Street. That void has now been filled. On Friday, June 25, members of the Chamber & Economic […]
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Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom offers a taste of international travel without leaving the Republic of Vt
By Brooke Geery With all state-sanctioned restrictions lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the vibes at Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom were electric. The sky over the lake was dotted with black clouds threatening thunder and lightening, but the energy […]
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How to Vermont
It’s officially summer! To properly enjoy Vermont there’s only one real rule: be ready for anything! By Brooke Geery Vermonters are a resourceful group, and for good reason. Living and playing here isn’t easy, and you never really know what […]
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Killington opens for downhill mountain biking season
Learning a new skill at 40 can be terrifyingly fun By Brooke Geery Killington Resort officially opened for weekend-only Downhill Mountain Biking (DMB) on Saturday, May 29, kicking off the 30th season of the Killington Bike Park. Ironically, Mother Nature […]
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Knights of Columbus building gets a second chance
By Brooke Geery RUTLAND— The former Knight of Columbus (KOC) building is showing the classic signs of remodeling, as it is one of the several properties purchased by Belarus-native and Guilford, Vermont, resident Pavek “Paul” Belegour, 50. The tech mogul […]
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Middletown Springs maker crafts fine freestanding furniture
By Brooke Geery Good things take time. It’s some of the best advice anyone can get, especially in a place like Vermont, where things move a little slower than in cities. Jim Platteter knows this better than anyone, which is […]