By Karen Lorentz Editor’s Note: Country Roads is an occasional column about people, places and things Vermont. Living on a country road in Vermont, I am a big fan of the John Denver hit, “Country Roads,” especially the phrase “to a place I belong.” When we were new to full-time living in Vermont on a…

Even though Mission Farm Road gives the semblance of being a private road, it is a mile-long town road (TH#38) that bypasses an otherwise unremarkable (save the Skyeship base lodge) stretch of Route 4. Traffic varies from very few cars per day to a burst of pickup trucks that comes through at quitting time, usually…

Too much sun can lead to premature aging, painful burns, and, with repeated overexposure, the potential development of cancer. But the sun is also essential for Vitamin D. Like many things in life, striking a balance is the key. Surprisingly, this is easier said than done.  There are two primary contradicting beliefs about the sun–one…

When someone I felt close with passes on, it helps put perspective on life and love. It makes me reflect on those who make a difference, support me and are a safety net. I want to cherish every moment I have on this wonderful earth because I never know what will happen. I have a strong…

Submitted Holly Gonyeau On June 17, at about 5:50 p.m., Holly Gonyeau, 36, of Ferrisburgh, was traveling south on Greenbush Road in Ferrisburgh when her 2013 Chevrolet Cruz struck a bicycle ridden by Kenneth Najarian, age 60, of Charlotte, who was also traveling south. Najarian died at the scene as a result of the injuries…

John Dempsey KILLINGTON — An informal celebration of the life of John Dempsey, who passed away on May 15, will be held at Outback Pizza on Killington Road from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Community members and those who knew John are welcome to join and share stories. Free free to bring photos to share…

While the intensity of the peepers has diminished somewhat since they burst onto the scene several weeks ago, their din still blankets the evening. Their mating calls at dusk provide the soundtrack for a walk down Mission Farm Road, formerly Route 4. Their noise covers the various bird calls that also mark the crepuscular hours.…

John Dempsey, born July 31, 1947, passed away peacefully at home and was discovered on May 15, 2015. Dempsey was born in Seattle, then lived in Framingham, Mass., and Killington, Vt. Son of the late Robert and Marie Dempsey, he is survived by sisters Danielle Glimcher and Mary McConnell, nieces Tracey Cadima and Kim McConnell,…

One amazing bonus of living year-round in Killington is experiencing the incredible juxtapositions that the mountain and valley provide. We can ski for part of the day, leave the mountain, come down to the valley and resume quiet life on the Sherburne Flats. Mother’s Day and the following Sunday offered such a choice. The crowd…

After being back in the dating pool for over two years, I’ve had some time to myself and have learned more about being an independent woman. By finding love and happiness within myself (and not being depend on a man to fill that void) I feel that I’m in a much better position to share my life…

Insuring multiple vehicles and/or drivers on an auto insurance policy may prove cheaper than having each of those drivers and vehicles insured separately on multiple policies. That's because insurers typically offer bulk rates to policy holders willing to insure several vehicles and/or drivers on a single policy. But such discounts typically adhere to guidelines that…

Submitted Air filters need to be changed regularly to maintain the right flow of air into the engine and to protect it from debris. Motorists routinely check their tires for proper inflation, top off engine fluid levels and maintain oil change schedules. But some drivers do not understand the importance of keeping engine air filters…

Submitted Routinely checking tire pressure and inflating underinflated tires is one way drivers can reduce their risk of flat tires and blowouts. Know the warning signs that a tire is about to go flat Few drivers will be fortunate enough to go their entire driving lives without encountering at least one flat tire. Flat tires…

By Lovey Heartburn Almost everyone loves Sundays. Some folks use it as a day to do laundry, workout, get caught up on personal paperwork, or simply to relax. Few may not also realize that around the globe groups of women also look forward to Sex Talk Sunday (STS); this happens to be one of the highlights…

The ketogenic diet vs. the carb-loaded typical diet “Fat makes you fat” is a common and logical thought. Interestingly, however, science shows us otherwise. A high-fat ketogenic diet has been shown not only to aid in lasting fat loss, but improve ailments like polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s, and various mood disorders—just to…