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Grace names new pastor

November 9, 2022
By Katy Savage Grace Congregational Church in Rutland has a new leader at the pulpit. Rev. Terry Hanley took over on Nov. 1 in place of husband-and-wife team Tracy and John Weatherhogg, who left the church about two years ago following 15 years of service. After having interim pastors, Grace started a nation-wide search for…

Former Gov. Howard Dean to discuss midterm election

November 9, 2022
Thursday, Nov. 10—MIDDLEBURY—Physician and former six-term governor of Vermont Howard Dean will present the talk “What Do the Midterms Mean for American Democracy?” this Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Middlebury. The public is welcome to this free event at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society at 2 Duane Court. Dean is a prominent political…

Open Enrollment 2023: Vermonters can now sign up for health insurance

November 9, 2022
Nov. 1 marks the first day Vermonters can sign up for or change their health and dental plans for 2023. Thanks to a new law that extends financial help through 2025, Vermonters can get lower-cost health plans that cover preventive care like mental health services and annual check-ups. Vermonters can save money on the amount…

Hunters asked to help collect deer teeth

November 2, 2022
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is asking hunters for help gathering biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 12-27 regular deer season are asked to provide an incisor tooth from their deer. Tooth envelopes are available at all deer reporting stations. Biologists are collecting middle incisor…

Mountain Times – Volume 50, Number 39, Sept. 29-Oct.4, 2022

September 28, 2022
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TEDxHartlandHill hosts inaugural event at Billings Farm & Museum Sept. 24

September 22, 2022
Tickets now on sale for a full day of inspiring speakers, interactive displays, food, swag, and live music Saturday, Sept. 24 — WOODSTOCK — TEDxHartlandHill will take place on Sept.24 at Billings Farm & Museum from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks…

Velomont Trail expands

September 14, 2022
By Brett Yates Last year, the Velomont Trail Collective (VTC) broke ground on a long-term project to make the length of Vermont navigable by mountain bike. This summer, the proposed 485-mile trail has seen considerable progress. According to Interim Executive Director Angus McCusker, a new five-mile segment of singletrack crossing the Addison-Windsor county line finished…

2023 harvest planned for Chittenden Town Forest

September 14, 2022
By Brett Yates Next summer, town officials in Chittenden expect to oversee the logging of 253 acres of municipally owned forest. On Monday, the Chittenden Select Board signed a permit application for the use of a United States Forest Service (USFS) road to facilitate the harvest of the Michigan Brook and Rutland Grammar School woodlots.…

Why do many modern buyers seek all-electric homes?

August 31, 2022
When asked to think of modern homes, many people might think of minimalism, neutral colors, open concept floor plans, and large windows without treatments. While each of those features are components of modern homes, just what qualifies as "modern" is ever-changing and often a reflection of what buyers are looking for. But some trends are…

Change is in the air  

August 31, 2022
By Dom Cioffi Can you smell it? I can. As August drifts into September and summer begins its annual descent into autumn, it’s hard not to notice the shifting phases of the seasons and everything that comes with it. Football will soon be overwhelming the airwaves as an already under-active populace starts spending full days…

Okemo chamber announces winners from Best of Vermont Summer Festival

August 31, 2022
The first place winner of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce car show, held Aug. 20-21 and sponsored by Coldwell Banker Lifestyles Real Estate, was a 1957 Saab owned by Bruce Welch who was also awarded a $500 cash prize. The second place winner was a ‘79 Camaro owned by Tom Ciufo who was…

Boy dies in ATV crash in Mount Holly

August 31, 2022
A 13-year-old boy died in an ATV crash in Mount Holly on Aug. 23, according to police. The boy, later identified as Jason Wooden of Randolph, was driving a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV in the area of Gastes Road South (south of Route 103 between East Wallingford and Mount Holly) when he lost control,…

Falconry, the ‘Sport of Kings’ celebrated Saturday, Sept. 3 at VINS Nature Center

August 31, 2022
Saturday, Sept. 3 — QUECHEE — Lords and Ladies all are invited to celebrate the Sport of Kings—falconry. Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3,000-year-old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Join us for our flighted raptor programs, practice your archery skills and settle in for a picnic lunch with local band,…

Kenyan man dies in Vermont Overland race

August 31, 2022
Staff report A Kenyan cyclist died while competing in the Vermont Overland bike race in West Windsor on Saturday, Aug. 27, according to social media posts. Sule Kangangi, 33, was riding at a high speed in the Vermont Overland race when he apparently crashed. “Vermont Overland is heartbroken by the tragic death of Suleiman ‘Sule’…

Pedestrian dies in Route 7 crash, Rutland

August 31, 2022
A female pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Route 7 in Rutland town on Aug. 26. Police said Chelsea Sikora, 42, of Rutland, was crossing Route 7 near Cold River Road in rainy, wet conditions around 8 p.m. when she was struck by a 2009 Chevy TrailBlazer in the southbound lane driven…