By Mary Ellen Shaw Now that summer is here it brings back memories of summer meals and ice cream treats enjoyed outdoors back in the 60s and 70s. The A&W Restaurant on upper North Main Street was one of the […]
Tag: summer
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
The Vermont Opera Project brings Summer Concert to Rutland
Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Following the critically acclaimed production of “Orpheus and Euridice” last summer, The Vermont Opera Project’s (VTOP) second season will include its Summer Concert June 25 in Rutland and Dominick Argento’s “The Andrée Expedition” in Proctor and […]
Column, The Outside Story
Summer skaters
By Declan McCabe Scanning a sunlit pond floor for crayfish, I was distracted by seven dark spots gliding in a tight formation. Six crisp oval shadows surrounded a faint, less distinct silhouette. The shapes slid slowly and then, with a […]
Local News
Cooler in the Mountains summer series announced
KILLINGTON—The lineup for the free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series has been announced. Kicking off July 15 in conjunction with the Killington Wine Festival, the concert series runs for eight consecutive Saturdays and features a variety of national […]
News Briefs
Program offers summer food service for kids
FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Concerned, Inc., is participating in the summer food service program for children. The program is designed to ensure that children who rely on free or reduced price meals during the school year continue to have adequate nutrition […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Castleton presents 22nd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series
Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present the 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion running June 13-Aug. 15 at the Castleton Pavilion. Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion features a premier lineup of local bands […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Okemo’s Jackson Gore Summer Music Series returns
Friday, June 9, 5 p.m.—LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort kicks off summer with the return of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series. Named a 2015 “Best of New England” editor’s pick by Yankee magazine, the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series features free concerts […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Park Ave. is host to second annual summer festival
Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—As part of National NeighborWorks Week 2017, join NeighborWorks of Western Vermont and Rutland Recreation to preemptively kick off summer vacation with a proper block party Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is free […]
News Briefs, police
Police: summer traffic safety initiatives begin Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend through June 4, the Vermont State Police (VSP) will be increasing enforcement efforts to promote safe, responsible driving in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and Click It Or Ticket. Operation C.A.R.E. is a […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Spring into summer at Brandon Church
Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m.—BRANDON—On Saturday, May 27, the lawn in front of the Brandon Congregational Church and Fellowship Hall, 1 Carver St., Brandon, will be filled with activity. Brandon-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, veggie starts, herbs and containers […]