Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Pending approval by the governor, Killington Resort aims to have its bike park open to passholders on June 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rental bikes and pads will not be available […]
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Featured, State News
Gov. Scott files for re-election
Says he will not campaign until state of emergency is over Governor Phil Scott send the following email Thursday, May 28 at 7 a.m. Dear Mountain Times, First of all, I want to thank you for the support you’ve given […]
Commentary, Featured, Opinion
How it was supposed to be
By Aliya Schneider On May 20, 2020, I was officially awarded my college degree. I am now an alumna of Barnard College, the women’s college affiliated with Columbia University. The Barnard-Columbia dynamic is complicated, but basically, Barnard students have two […]
2019 E-Editions, Featured, Local News
The return of the outdoor Farmers’ Market ushers in hope, but experience differs
By Aliya Schneider The Rutland County Farmers’ Market reopened on May 16, 2020, in Depot Park in downtown Rutland with restrictions set in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The state Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets released a […]
Featured, Local News
Changing of the guard at Mission Farm
By Virginia Dean “All shall be well. We are a people of hope. We are the church. Do not be afraid. Love your neighbor as yourself. Respect the dignity of every human being. God loves you. And so do I. […]
Featured, Home and Garden
Bike shops see surge in sales during pandemic
‘Bikes are the new toilet paper’ By Katy Savage As ski trails closed, and Vermonters were asked to stay home to help flatten the curve of infection, people have turned to biking— specifically, mountain biking. Several local store owners say […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured, Local News
Green Up Vermont day is May 30
Saturday, May 30—VERMONT—Vermont is believed to have the oldest statewide yearly clean up event in the country and will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Green Up Day with various events leading up to Saturday, May 30, 2020. In celebration […]
Featured
Scott reflects on sacrifices, honors those that have served
Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on Memorial Day, Monday. “From the earliest days of the Revolution to the Civil War; to two conflicts that would envelop the world; to Korea, Vietnam and the Global War on Terror, Vermonters […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured
Restaurants, hair salons, more health services can reopen with limitations
Governor Phil Scott today (May 22) announced the resumption of additional business operations, including outdoor seating at restaurants and bars, hair salons and barber shops and some additional health services. “I believe these steps forward will be welcome news for […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured
Restaurants can open for outdoor dining Friday
By Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger New rules for dining establishments issued by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development Wednesday will allow restaurants to seat customers for dining outdoors beginning Friday, May 22, but they must follow protocols aimed to encourage physical […]