Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) Walk and Talk Committee will host a talk by noted astronomer Claudio Veliz about the upcoming total solar eclipse on Tuesday at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 […]
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Tales: Riviera Maya: Playa smiles: A husband and wife expand dental services for tourist and locals
Editor’s note: Bruce Bouchard, former executive director of The Paramount Theatre, and his partner Maureen McKenna Padula have traveled from Rutland to the Riviera Maya for the past three years. This series covers adventures, food, and testimonials from Vermont to […]
Livin’ the Dream: Two feet of snow!
The only light was coming from the street lamp, giving my car an almost ethereal glow. Snow was falling from the sky, as it had been for the past few hours while I worked my final shift at Liquid Art. […]
The Movie Diary: I’ll stand by you
During college, a friend and I got into a bit of a predicament after a long night of partying. We were highly compromised and foolishly thought it might be fun to break into the school’s gymnasium to shoot baskets. At […]
The Outside Story: Maple sugaring adapts to a changing climate
Boiling maple sap into syrup is a time honored tradition in the Northeast, to the olfactory delight of anyone who has spent time in a steamy sugarhouse while inhaling the sweet maple scent of the season. It used to be […]
Mountain Meditation: Our ice skating rink and potbelly stove
Building a Killington dream lodge, part 5 Mom and I perfected the art of dressing in bed when it was cold, which was quite often in Vermont’s Green Mountains. We giggled as we wiggled out of and into our clothing. […]
Poetry is Power: Spring Snow
All the snow starts to melt, Suddenly a big snowstorm comes through. Mother Nature likes to tease us, Telling us spring has come, The warm weather is here, But then the snow comes falling out of the sky, Beautiful as […]
Cosmic Catalogue: War of words will ensue
With Mercury in Aries and Venus sliding into Pisces this week, it might be easy to think that the tide is changing and everything is different. This isn’t entirely true. With Mercury in Aries for the next two months, arguments, […]
Mountain Meditation: Building a Killington Dream Lodge: Part 4
Flat tires, Dad’s right hand tomboy, roof leaks ad infinitum The year Dad bought two acres in Killington was when my older brother, Jack, left home for the University of New Hampshire to study forestry. Our brother Billie played high […]
All around Playa – the city and beyond
Before we get to a sampling of the many unique things to do in Greater Playa, let’s have simple orientation to the city Editor’s note: Bruce Bouchard, former executive director of The Paramount Theatre, and his partner Maureen McKenna Padula […]