Sunday, June 5 — CHITTENDEN — Join the 35th annual Teenie’s Fishing Derby for handicapped and seniors, including paraplegics on Sunday, June 5, rain or shine, at Teenie’s Tiny Poultry Farm in Chittenden. The day is totally free — Food and drink will be […]
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Altitude Sickness
Saving the planet, one rooftop at a time
I am sitting down to dash this off on day 155 of skiing this year. This has by far been the best worst year of skiing I have ever seen. Cold nights, warm beautiful days and a huge thick slab […]
Letter
Should we invest in 13 dams, $750 million?
A very unique vote could be looming in the House. Many of you may have heard that the state has formed a working group to look at the purchase of 13 dams on the Connecticut River, an initiative that would […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Science Pub finishes its fifth season, Sunday at Mountain Top Inn & Resort
Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — Sunday’s Science Pub will, for the first time, be held at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. The subject will be in keeping with […]
Local News
Area towns prepare for Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 1
By Stephen Seitz Voters across Vermont will trek to the polls on March 1 to set their town budgets, choose their local leaders, and settle various policy questions. Rutland and Windsor County voters will be considering the following: In Killington, […]
Local News
New OVUU district waits out interim
Multiple budgets to appear on ballot By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — Despite the fact that voters in eight towns have approved the new Otter Valley Unified Union School District under the state Act 46 school consolidation law, there are […]
State News
Senate approves paid sick leave
By Kate Robinson, VTDigger.org The state Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 4, approved a new mandate requiring all businesses in Vermont to offer sick leave benefits to employees. The legislation will now go back to the House, where lawmakers may concur […]
Letter
My vote is “no” for a bill that seeks to legalize marijuana for recreational use
Dear Editor, In a recent letter to friends, family and neighbors I addressed a question many have asked: where do I stand on the legalization of marijuana? I’ve spoken to many of you about this topic. I’ve heard your thoughts […]
News Briefs
Small and Inspiring grants awarded to four Rutland County organizations
Four nonprofit organizations in Rutland County have received a total of $9,950 in Small and Inspiring grants from the Vermont Community Foundation for local projects. The Small and Inspiring grants fund work helps connect people to their neighbors, their land, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
First Friday benefit returns to Wildwood Church
Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The holidays are over but the fun and music goes on! The First Friday Open Mic series continues on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Wildwood, 347 […]