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Killington/Pico remain open, cancel events through April 4

March 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IMPACT ON KILLINGTON/PICO March 13, 2020 Public Notice (12:30 p.m.) from Killington Resort As you are likely following the COVID-19 news we want to provide you with an update on our course of action. We are monitoring the dynamic situation and will continue to follow the advice and guidance of federal and state…

Coronavirus by the numbers, March 13

March 13, 2020
VERMONT: As of March 13, 2020 2    -    People who have tested positive in Vermont 97   -    People who have tested negative 212    -    People who are being monitored 70    -    People who have completed monitoring IN USA:  According to nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html

Tree Talk: A gift of remembrance

March 11, 2020
By Gary Salmon I received an interesting gift this year from California relatives, that came probably from an estate sale. It is a library book from a long defunct library by [New Hampshire author] F. Schuyler Mathews entitled “Field Book of American Trees And Shrubs.” [1915] The givers were thoughtful enough to place my name…

Dinner to raise money for Chittenden Day 2020

March 4, 2020
Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Day Committee is hosting a delicious community dinner at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, located at 3 Lower Middle Road in North Chittenden.  This dinner raises funds for Chittenden Day which will be on Aug. 22, 2020.  It will be a ham and turkey dinner. Take out begins at 5:30…

The Mountain Times – Volume 48, Number 44: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2019

October 30, 2019
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The Mountain Times – Volume 48, Number 43: Oct. 23-29, 2019

October 23, 2019
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OpEds

August 28, 2019

Killington Softball League: Curse of the Mountain Times

July 5, 2019
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg In sports, there is the Madden curse, the Sports Illustrated curse, and now the Mountain Times curse. After making headlines in the paper last week as the hottest team, Sushi Rolls is now the coldest team. The team changed its name from Chinese Gourmet, so I guess it's fitting, because they…

2019 Summer Guide

June 30, 2019
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The Mountain Times – Volume 48, Number 26: June 26-July2, 2019

June 26, 2019
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VSO’s Masterworks program to feature woodwind soloists Anthony McGill and Janet Polk

March 12, 2019
Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—On March 17, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) will be joined by the New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinetist Anthony McGill for a live Masterworks performance in Rutland. McGill joins the VSO’s Principal Bassoonist Janet Polk to perform Richard Strauss’ “Duet Concertino,” and takes the stage for Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The VSO…

Leprechauns on the run

March 12, 2019
Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend by running or walking in the sixth annual Shiver Me Shamrocks St. Patty’s Day 5K Run/Walk on March 16, at 1p.m. to benefit Come Alive Outside. The first 250 registered runners/walkers will receive a free nordic hat. Every registered runner and walker will receive a drink ticket…

Lift Lines – March 6-12, 2018

March 6, 2019
THE QUESTION THIS WEEK: “Ear buds/headphones while skiing/riding? Do you use them? What's your take on them?” Alan Koswick (right) Cohasset, Massachusetts “But my heart is in Vermont” “I think they are a bad idea. It’s a safety issue. You need to be able to hear what’s going on around you and pay attention.” Brian…

Rutland is 61 lbs overweight

February 28, 2019
The Center for Disease Control reports that approximately 93.3 million women and men live with obesity and that amount has shown no signs of falling. Closer to home, the United States is rated one of the top 20 “heaviest” states by the World Health Organization. Obesity is a growing problem and since the problem develops so…

January 2, 2019

February 28, 2019
THE QUESTION THIS WEEK: “What season passes do you have? What other mountains do you plan to ski/ride this year?” Charlie Sizer Yardley, Pennsylvania “No seasons passes. I got a three-day pass for here, I go to Blue in PA, and want to try Smuggler’s Notch this year, too.” Brandon McKee Yardley, Pennsylvania “I have…