Green Mountain Power rates continue to rank among the lowest of New England’s largest utilities, according to the most recent data compiled by the Edison Electric Institute and released May 25. Overall, GMP’s rates are the second lowest and 17 percent lower than the regional average, while its industrial rates are the lowest. Residential customer…

Whether you are shopping for a cell phone or for a complicated financial service or product, there are things the sales person (or website) might do that should serve as a warning. While it is risky to generalize, these are so often signs of trouble that they are worth listing to help you avoid them:…

Courtesy of CCCA “Look Out Below” was a submission for the CCCA’s annual calendar photo contest that earned a spot for February. CAVENDISH — Every year the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association solicits Cavendish residents for photographs to grace its community calendar. The community then gets to pick the twelve best submissions for the calendar. Photos…

Courtesy of BRGNS Thrifty shoppers peruse the well-organized clothing tables at a past rummage sale in Ludlow. May 20-22 — LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its annual spring rummage sale at Fletcher Farms, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

KILLINGTON — On the weekend of June 24-26, 2016, the Summit Lodge in Killington will be hosting the All Killington Reunion Weekend, a.k.a. Okie’s Ain’t Dead Yet Weekend. The weekend kicks off with a meet and greet at the Summit at 5 p.m., or earlier if you happen to be in the neighborhood. There will…

One of the most difficult parts of assisting an older parent, sibling, or friend is that when you become aware of situations, they may already be full-blown crises. Dealing with these problems can not only be time-consuming and needlessly costly, they can also create friction between you and the loved one you are trying to…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum The Southdown ewes will be shorn during Billings Farm’s event on Saturday. May 7 & 8 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature “ Sheep Shearing & Herding with Border Collies” on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5…

Saturday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — On, Saturday, May 7, the Chaffee Art Center will once again celebrate the Kentucky Derby fundraiser and the arts by hosting a derby party and auction from 4:30- to 7 p.m. at Southside Steakhouse, 170 South Main Street, Rutland. The event will feature live music by Moose Crossing, a…

In an almost forgotten wooden box are keepsakes I have saved for no apparent reason. They are an assortment of broken watches that go back to my first watch. It was a high school graduation present from my parents, purchased at the local pharmacy. A Timex, of course. There are no plans for my treasures.…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of an old, Pisces moon, with a mixture of aspects that will be easier to handle if we are clear about the fact that life on this planet is vibrating at a completely new and different frequency. In…

By Todd McLeish Driving home from work the other day, I saw my first road-killed skunk of the year. And if this year is anything like the last few, it won’t be the last one I see this season. While April showers do indeed bring May flowers, it’s also true that warm weather in March…

Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Chandler Center for the Arts is holding auditions for the next installment of our Issues Play staged reading series, “Shot in Baghdad,” to be performed Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m., directed by Kim Ward. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.…

These photos are only previews and cropped for presentation. Final density and color adjustments will be made upon print order. For ordering information, please contact  jerryleblond@gmail.com   Check out the WCW Ski Bum Race photos from March 2nd

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These photos are only previews and cropped for presentation. Final density and color adjustments will be made upon print order. For ordering information, please contact  jerryleblond@gmail.com   Check out the WCW Ski Bum Race photos from February 24th