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January 16, 2017

February 28, 2019
THE QUESTION THIS WEEK: “While he isn’t known as a skier or rider, where would Donald Trump call his home mountain?” “Donald, a skier? I think he’s too much of a loser to ski anywhere. But maybe Aspen or somewhere else rich and pretentious. He probably couldn’t ski in Vermont. He’s someone who needs a…

Five ski 100 days in 100 days

January 30, 2019
Photo by David Young Killington resort hit its 100th consecutive day open for the 2018-19 season on Saturday, Jan. 26. On that day, five guests were inducted into the 100 Day Club. Inductees were gifted with the coveted 100 Day baseball cap and bumper sticker at the K-1 Express Gondola. They also got the first…

Winter Wildlife Celebration features indoor/outdoor activities

January 16, 2019
Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE— VINS invites all to the Winter Wildlife Celebration being held Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the wildlife of winter at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities! All activities are included with general admission. In the morning, join knowledgeable educators to explore exhibits and…

Thanks for holiday contributions

January 2, 2019
Dear Editor, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging would like to thank the many individuals and organizations throughout our service area, who, in recent months, have generously coordinated and contributed to a range of charitable initiatives benefiting the clients of SVCOA. In November, Rutland Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1122, the Salvation Army of Rutland, Elks…

December 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec. 19 KILLINGTON 5:30 p.m. Charity’s 1887 Saloon Frank Chase 6 p.m. Liquid Art Open Mic with Fiddlewitch 9 p.m. JAX Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern “Pickin’ in Pawlet” POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night with Zac Hampton’s Moose Crossing RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way…

World Cup crowd breaks records

December 5, 2018
The Killington Cup set American attendance records with an estimated 39,000 spectators across Thanksgiving Weekend (5,500 Friday night for opening ceremonies; 18,500 for Saturday’s Giant Slalom and 15,000 for Sunday’s Slalom) beating last year’s attendance by 5,000 spectators. “Showcasing Killington and the state of Vermont to the international ski community for a third year in…

Rutland farmer wants to send Vermont products out of state

December 5, 2018
By Katy Savage Greg Cox wants to increase availability of fresh produce across the country right from the “heart of Vermont.” Cox, who is co-founder and president of the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) in Rutland, received a $105,000 United States Department of Agriculture matching grant to build a new food hub, which will connect…

VHC Open Enrollment ends Dec 15.

December 5, 2018
Vermont Health Connect’s open enrolllmet for health care ends Dec. 15. If you have open enrollment questions or with problems related to health care call 1-800-917-7787 to speak with a health care advocate. Learn more at vtlawhelp.org/health. This is also the time to review your Medicare Part D plan and make any changes for next…

November 21-27, 2018

November 20, 2018

What do you want to be when you grow up?

October 27, 2018
By Mary Ellen Shaw A child isn’t usually very old before someone asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I think just about every young boy on our street wanted to be a fireman at one time or another. The fact that city schools often arranged a tour of the fire…

September 11, 2018

September 11, 2018
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This weekend’s top events

September 7, 2018
School is officially back in session and fall is here but there are still tons of great things happening this weekend. Here are some of our favorites: Harvest Fair Sept. 8  All day Rochester’s annual Harvest Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Park, Route 100 (Main St.) Rochester. Live entertainment all day, food, crafts, games, flower…

Horoscopes for August 29th – Sept. 4th, 2018

September 5, 2018
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations for a deeper look into this weeks horoscopes Mother of the Skye has…

Top 5 events for the weekend

August 10, 2018
Have you ever wanted to see what the Long Trail is all about? This weekend is your chance to be guided on a day-long hike with a leader. If hiking isn't your thing, Taste of Woodstock, with local food, local chefs, fun music and entertainment is another can't-miss event. Here are our top picks for…