Gov. Phil Scott announced that two Vermonters who had tested positive for COVID-19 died on Thursday, March 19. The cause of death has yet to be determined. Health Commissioner Mark Levine estimated the number of cases of people with coronavirus are in the 20s.    

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…

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

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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…