By Katy Savage With some restaurants, inns and bars being forced to close last year, option tax revenue is down by 50% or more in some towns, but many of them will be able to make up some of that […]
Tag: Vermont
Covid 19 local resource guide, Covid-19 updates
How to get a vaccination appointment sooner
What’s the difference between the federal pharmacy program and state sponsored sites? Staff report There are two parallel programs for receiving your Covid-19 vaccine — one run by the state and one run by the federal government through partnering pharmacies. […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured
A simple guide to snowshoeing in Killington
By Brooke Geery Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible ways to enjoy the beauty and peace of Vermont in winter. All you need are snowshoes, a few layers of warm clothing, and perhaps a backpack filled with snacks to […]
Featured, Local News
The end of an era
Bruce Bouchard reflects on 50 years in theatre By Polly Mikula In his last 12 years in the industry, Bruce Bouchard simultaneously elevated Rutland’s Paramount Theatre, while demystifying its elitism. Through his efforts, the number of events on the Paramount […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, Local News
Governor Phil Scott issues “stay home, stay safe” order, directs additional closures
On Tuesday, March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and directed the closure of in-person operations for all non-essential businesses. These restrictive measures are in place to minimize all unnecessary activities outside the home to […]
Local News
Owner of Killington’s oldest ski lodge readies for season
By Katy Savage Kristen Anderson drove four hours from Connecticut to Killington to ski every weekend of the winter. “I dreaded going back on Sundays,” she said. “I could feel myself getting anxious – and I’m not an anxious person.” […]
Local News
Okemo PR veteran Bonnie MacPherson honored
By Karen D. Lorentz Bonnie MacPherson, newly appointed Northeastern communications manager for Okemo Mountain Resort and Mount Sunapee and before that the public relations director for Okemo for 13 years, was honored Nov. 9 with a BEWI Award at the […]
State News
Vermont elections rank No. 1
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Election Data & Science Lab ranked Vermont first overall in elections administration for the 2016 election. The EPI is widely considered by state election administrators as the most reputable elections management index, and provides a […]