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 […]
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 […]
Foraging Etiquette 101
In a post-pandemic world, sustainability and respect will be more important than ever By Brooke Geery Morel mushrooms are popping up everywhere right now (if you know where to look). With an increased interest in self-sustainable living as we come […]
Fair Haven Inn serves up global fine dining in Western Vermont
By Brooke Geery FAIR HAVEN— Sometimes you walk into a place and it immediately feels like home. The Fair Haven Inn is one of those places. When I arrived for happy hour on a rainy day last week, co-owner Bruce […]
The Cookster in Ludlow serves fine, fresh food with care
Grab-and-go options from Pat’s kitchen will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters By Brooke Geery Behind a plastic curtain in Lamere Square in Ludlow, Pat [who asked to keep her last name private] is serving up some of the best […]