Roaming around pumpkins, The black cats sit, Smiling, As the pumpkins are carved, Turned into jack o’lanterns. Now the black cats roam, Around art, Creepily watching you, Their eyes follow you, The moon as bright as fire, Whole and beautiful, […]
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Rutland siblings receive promotions in civil air patrol
Civil Air Patrol Rutland Composite Squadron celebrated the promotion of two of its members who happen to be brother and sister. David Burch, 15 years old, was promoted to C/CMSgt, the second highest before becoming a cadet officer. Burch […]
The Movie Diary: All the world’s a stage
By: Dom Cioffi Not long after college and prior to getting married, my wife and I traveled to England for a vacation. She’d been there for a semester during school and wanted to return to show me how wonderful the […]
The Vermont Female Farmers photography exhibition continues through October at Billings Farm
Aug. 19-Oct. 31—WOODSTOCK— Vermont Female Farmers is a showcase of 45 captivating photographs by the talented JuanCarlos González. This exhibition, held in the Historic Barn at Billings Farm, will run from Aug. 19 to Oct. 31. It is an ode […]
Martin Barre: A journey through 50 years of Jethro Tull — A Brief History of Tull Tour
Wednesday, Oct.4 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1969, a quartet of British musicians touched down in New York City and ignited a musical revolution that would resonate across America. Over the subsequent half-century, this iconic ensemble amassed a staggering 65 million record […]
This Saturday’s harvest faire at Killington Resort has something for the kids and the kids at heart
Courtesy Killington Ski Resort Killington will celebrate the change of season with their harvest fair at Snowshed Base Lodge this Saturday. Throughout the day, there will be fun-filled activities for the entire family including pumpkin painting, horse-drawn hayrides, apple launching, face […]
More funding needed for cancer
Dear Editor, Last month I had the honor of representing Vermont on Capitol Hill. Along with roughly 600 of my fellow American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers from across the county, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to urge […]
VHFA announces homeownership funding
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners recently awarded Vermont State Affordable Housing Tax Credits for homeownership development projects across the state. Once sold to investors, the credits will yield nearly $3 million in equity for downpayment assistance […]
Assisted pedal power: E-bikes reduce the effort, increase the opportunities
Assisted pedal power: E-bikes reduce the effort, increase the opportunities By Polly Mikula Killington Resort’s claim was hard to believe. “Enjoy a two-hour tour led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide up and around the mountain on a Trek Rail […]