By Robin Alberti A large crowd of representatives, colleagues and community supporters gathered to say farewell to Police Chief Baker at the Howe Center in Rutland on Tuesday, Dec. 30. It was a send off party for Baker, who has […]
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Killington ART Garage opens a creative space for kids and adults
By Robin Alberti The Killington ART Garage recently opened its doors on Killington Road, next to Wally’s American Grill, and hopes to be in full operation soon after Christmas. ART Garage owner Traci Templeton started the ART Garage as a […]
A view from above
Photo by Robin Alberti A man gazes at a snowy slope on Bear Mountain in Killington, which opened earlier than expected after Winter Storm Duncan blanketed the area with over a foot of snow.
Vermont Foodbank sees fewer donors, fundraising slows
“Pack to Give Back” event in Rutland prepares 500 boxes for those in need By Robin Alberti RUTLAND — The Vermont Foodbank hosted its first ever “Pack to Give Back” event in Rutland at its new distribution center located on […]
Skiers and riders enjoy powder opening day at Pico
Those who arrived at Pico Mountain Saturday, Dec. 13, could not have asked for a better day to start the 2014-2015 season. The sunshine highlight the first tracks down the nearly two feet of natural snow that blanketed the slopes […]
5K Turkey Trot brings Killington community together
Photos and story by Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — The fourth annual Killington 5K Turkey Trot was a great success, said event organizers Kasie and Jamie Munson. “Our goal is to bring the community and out-of-towners together,” said Kasie Munson. Last […]
Killington Elementary celebrates “Energy Week”
Killington Elementary Students built sailboats out of classroom materials to “sail” across a pair of strings powered by wind. The students worked in groups and were able to make engineering adjustments to their design after the first trial run. The […]
He clocked 127 days on snow last season, can 7-year-old Max Landon do it again?
By Robin Alberti On Nov. 3, the day Killington opened for the 2014-2015 season, The Mountain Times caught up once again with Max Landon while he was having lunch in the peak lodge with his Dad, Chris. The now seven-year-old […]
Rutland Town principals get “Stuck for a buck!”
By Robin Alberti On Friday, Nov 14, the Rutland Town Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a creative fundraiser, “Stuck For A Buck.” The students were really attached to the idea of taping their principals to the wall. “Stuck For A […]
First turns of the season
Max Landon walks up the Peak Walkway after this first day on the slopes for the season. Last year, 6-year-old Landon rode over 100 days! Photo by Robin Alberti