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Registration now open for the 41st annual Prouty

March 23, 2022
The Prouty is back in-person on July 8-9 Northern New England’s largest family-friendly fundraising event is back and in-person on July 8-9. Registration is now open at theprouty.org for the 41st annual Prouty, benefiting life-saving cancer research and patient and family support services at Dartmouth. Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s participation options include cycling, walking, rowing, golfing, and the…

Chasing vertical: Part 5

March 2, 2022
Catching up with January’s vertical leaderboard champion Kevin Brega By Brooke Geery As the 2021/22 season progresses, so do the stats on the Killington Resort app. While Larry Levack still holds a commanding lead with well over 2 million feet, more than 20 other users have crossed the million vertical foot marker. Near the top…

Recovery Advocacy Day held Feb. 16

February 16, 2022
Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m.—VIRTUAL—Recovery Vermont invites you to join in for Recovery Day, an annual advocacy celebration to honor the power of substance use disorder and addiction recovery. Recovery Day will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Recovery Day is for everyone — from recovery…

Brandon Congregational Church names new pastor

February 2, 2022
The Reverend Sara Ann Rossigg has been selected as the new pastor at the Brandon Congregational Church and will begin her full-time duties in mid-January. Reverend Rossigg is a graduate of Chicago Theological Seminary and is an ordained United Church of Christ minister. She has served churches in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago.…

Free course teaches students how to create chatbots

January 26, 2022
Feb. 3 - Mar. 10 — VIRTUAL — Grade 5-12 students will have a chance to create their own custom chatbot through a free online course, offered on consecutive Thursdays, Feb. 3 - Mar. 10. University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and Ohio 4-H have teamed up to offer the 4-H World Changers Learn to…

‘Uplifting Guitar Hymns’ CD release concert and fundraiser

January 26, 2022
Sunday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — A CD release concert and fundraiser for Grace Congregational Church’s mission and service programs will be held on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Ron Pulcer and guest musicians will perform selections from Ron’s new album, “Uplifting Guitar Hymns,” which was recorded at…

Drop-in succulent planting workshop

January 26, 2022
Saturday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. — NORWICH — Join Honey Field Farm for a drop-in succulent planting workshop during its next greenhouse pop-up market. Learn how to build your own terrarium or succulent arrangement, and leave with a beautiful creation. At Honey Field Farm's last market, they gave private tours of the succulents, shared…

Rutland American Legion to retire flags

January 19, 2022
Rutland American Legion is having a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 27, starting at 9 a.m. at the Legion parking lot. If you have an old flag that needs to be retired, you may drop it off at the Rutland American Legion Post 31 on 33 Washington St. in Rutland for proper retirement. Please…

2022 tax filing season begins Jan. 24

January 19, 2022
The 2022 tax season officially opens Jan. 24 at both the federal and state levels. This is the date that the Internal Revenue Service and Vermont begin accepting and processing personal income tax returns for tax year 2021. The Vermont Dept. of Taxes offers the following tips to make filing and getting your refund easier…

Chittenden to buy $75K excavator

January 12, 2022
By Brett Yates Aiming to reduce the town’s reliance on contractors, the Chittenden Select Board authorized the purchase of an excavator for use by the municipal road crew on Jan. 10. The town expects to spend $75,850 on the Volvo ECR50F, plus $10,900 on a trailer, manufactured by Kaufman Trailers, to transport it. Road Commissioner…

Keep your pets safe in the cold winter weather

January 5, 2022
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that pets need special care during the cold winter months. Dogs and cats should be inside when the temperature drops. If your dog is outside, it must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse. Windchills can be especially difficult for animals and can threaten…

Weekly horoscopes for Dec. 8-14, 2021

December 8, 2021
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Have some good, clean fun making felted soap with fiber artist Tiana St. James

November 10, 2021
A Billings Backyard Series presentation Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK — Try out new skills, embrace your creativity, and have some good, clean fun while learning how to make your own felted soap! The Billings Backyard Series presents Making Felted Soap with fiber artist Tiana St. James on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10–11:30…

Negativity about Killington’s new Fast Tracks offering elicits response from CEO

October 20, 2021
By Ethan Weinstein Since Killington Resort announced its new Fast Tracks program — pay $49 on top of a regular pass or ticket to skip the lift lines — social media has been noisy with frustrated skiers and riders. Threads in the Killington Locals+ racked up hundreds of comments, most of which expressed anger and…

Sharing your garden creates memories between neighbors

September 8, 2021
By Mary Ellen Shaw Anything in your garden that you can divide and share provides a connection between you and another person. It will also become a remembrance of you. That may not seem important now but over time you will come to appreciate that someone thought enough of you to share a little piece…