By Robin Alberti Building tall towers and enjoying sweet treats were among the activities enjoyed most by area children at Wonderfeet’s open house celebration this past Saturday. The new location features expanded space and new exhibits that foster creativity and […]
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Proctor students learn to become stewards of the Earth
By Robin Alberti Fourth grade students at Proctor Elementary show their “up-cycled” brown bags. PROCTOR — On Earth Day last Wednesday, Proctor Elementary School teacher Danielle Fagan took the opportunity to put her fourth grade students’ knowledge to practical use. […]
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Mitchell Therapy Pool reopens
By Robin Alberti A basket of balls sits inside the newly renovated Mitchell Therapy Pool at the VAC. By Robin Alberti RUTLAND — On Saturday, April 25, Mitchell Therapy Pool at the Vermont Achievement Center held an open house to […]
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Nearly a dozen teams vied for Iron Chef title
Iron Chef contender John Durney wears aviator goggles and camouflage, the official dress of team Farrell Distributing / Long Trail Brewing, while preparing bacon for their featured dish. The winning dish, “Some like it hot” included massive shrimp and flaming […]
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‘Food-raiser’ closes season at Pico
By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — On April 3-5 discounted single-day lift tickets were offered at Pico Mountain. With the donation of three non-perishable food items a lift ticket cost just $25 for all ages. The closing weekend promotion supported BROC-Community […]
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Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K run raises $4,500 for Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum
By Robin Alberti Myra Peffer, director of the Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, (center) accepts a check for $4,500 from Heritage Family Credit Union. The funds were raised from the second annual “Shiver Me Shamrocks” 5K run in Rutland, March 14. For […]
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Harp and Soul visits Killington Elementary School
Anne Janson on the flute and Heidi Soons on the harp, members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, performed an engaging concert at Killington Elementary School. By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Harp and Soul came to Killington Elementary School on Monday to […]
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Get ready to party on the snow; Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns
“Bumpers” battle it out during a previous Mogul Challenge, in their quest for glory and bragging rights. A sunshiny bluebird day made for soft snow, and great goggle tans! By Robin Alberti Saturday, April 11 — KILLINGTON — The highly anticipated competition […]
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Hibernation puts Bear parks to rest for the season
By Robin Alberti Get last laps in on the terrain park at Bear Mountain at Hibernation park jam on March 28, before the metal goes back into the shop after a great season. Saturday, March 28 — KILLINGTON — Send Bear Mountain […]
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12th annual Antique Ski Race held at Pico
By Robin Alberti Over the weekend, Pico hosted the 12th annual Antique Ski Race to benefit the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum. The mission of VSSM, located in Stowe, is to collect, preserve and celebrate Vermont’s skiing and snowboarding history. […]