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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…