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

Video courtesy of Tim Buttner

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

Video courtesy of Tim Buttner

Video courtesy of Tim Buttner  

  There’s a heavily-debated correlation between increased grain consumption and a serious increase in obesity. In the 90s it was all about “whole grains.” Popular cereals began to boast “whole grain” on their labels and the USDA food pyramid base essentially consisted of grain-based, carbohydrate-rich foods. While it’s uncertain as to whether or not the…

After the last of the party guests had departed, I sat down with my friend to inquire about the obvious. “How does it feel to be 80?” I asked. “It doesn’t feel like anything. Today I feel pretty much like yesterday and the day before that. All the days, the weeks, and the years together,…

Video courtesy of Tim Buttner Due to the speed racers were sent through the course some runs are not available.