By James Kent It was a gorgeous late October evening. The temperature was unseasonably warm, still a comfortable 72 degrees, not a breeze blowing on Evelyn Street, at 6:35 p.m. on that hidden corner of downtown Rutland. You know, the one just a knee scrape away from the train station, where the social interactions of […]

WATERBURY, Vt. — In Waterbury on Wednesday evening, the Waterbury Select Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the state's plans to open an emergency shelter for "Hotel-Motel" families at the Waterbury Armory. This follows the state’s announcement a few weeks ago that it was looking to set...

Another successful parade is in the books. It was a chilly and breezy evening, but those who lined the parade route on Saturday did not leave disappointed due to the bounty of creativity on display from this year’s floats, bands, and participants. At the night’s end, winners in several categories received some seasonal bragging rights.  […]

RUTLAND, Vt. — The man accused of killing three of his family members in Pawlet earlier this year will stay behind bars for the time being. Brian Crossman Jr. is facing three charges of aggravated murder related to the shooting deaths of his father, stepmother and stepbrother. Earlier this...

A 9-month-old baby's overdose on fentanyl is believed to have been caused by a bag of drugs a visitor accidentally dropped on the floor of the apartment, police said. Police traced the drugs back to a 30-year-old man from Proctorsville, Vermont, who they said was visiting his son — who was not the victim — when he reportedly accidentally dropped the bag of drugs, as reported by WMUR.

Nestled in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont, the White Cottage Snack Bar is a culinary time capsule that serves up nostalgia with a side of mouthwatering seafood. This unassuming eatery might just be the key to unlocking your lobster roll fantasies. Imagine yourself cruising down a winding Vermont road, surrounded...

By Karen D. Lorentz The Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA) honored a group of student athletes, dedicated coaches, educators, and volunteers at the 2024 Awards Gala on Oct. 26 at the K-1 Lodge in Killington. A special highlight was the induction of Rutland native Chuck Hughes into the VARA Hall of Fame. Julie Woodworth, VARA […]

OTTER VALLEY, VT – Otter Valley ended the first week of the high school playoffs in Vermont with a win. They joined CVU, and Rice among the teams that will now play in the upcoming state semifinals. Highlights from all three games in the video above.

Weston, Vermont, a pretty village with a river flowing through it, is famous for having the state’s longest-running professional theater—and it’s unlikely that there is more talent seen onstage in a town of this size anywhere in the country. If everyone is home and relatives are visiting, there may be about 650 people residing here. Each day, however, many more make the pilgrimage to The Vermont Country Store, the North Star of Main Street. It’s a cozy nest of nostalgia that’s hard to shake even after leaving, as the entire town center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Killington Resort wrapped up the 2024 mountain bike season on Sunday, Oct. 27 after more than 80 days of lift-accessed downhill action. Then two days later, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the resort announced plans for a trail expansion in summer 2025 as part of the $30 million investments from its new independent ownership. The permitting […]

Every generation has its fads and they produce some fond memories as you look back at what they were. I grew up in the ‘50s and ‘60s and will share with you some interesting fads from that time period. Drive-in movie theaters were very popular during those years. There was one located in Rutland Town […]

Saturday, Nov. 2 from 3-5 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts announces the opening of its 2024 Artist Members’ Show on Saturday, Nov. 2, with an artists’ reception from 3-5 p.m. The show runs through Dec. 13 and features over 20 talented Vermont artists presenting works across a variety of media. This year’s show includes an eclectic mix […]

Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Get ready to rock for a cause! Woodstock Town Hall Theater will host Rock N’ Rescue – A Howl-O-Ween Bash, a fundraising event for the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, this Friday. This one-of-a-kind concert will feature the legendary American Vinyl All-Star Band, showcasing rock royalty from some of the greatest […]

WOODSTOCK, Vt. — A Vermont charity non-profit has been helping give residents a warm surprise this season. Split-the-ticket has been working with fuel providers to give free oil to home owners who are nominated by community members. On Tuesday, Senator Peter Welch helped to deliver fuel to a home...

RUTLAND, VT – Rutland field hockey beat Burlington high school in the state playoffs. Highlights in the video above.

Esther Charlestin had never heard of the Middlebury Selectboard when a friend told her about an opening and suggested she run. "I was like, 'Selectboard? What's that?'" Charlestin recalled. But she was game. She won a seat that had been vacated midterm in 2021 and then was elected to a second term.

Big Pops Sandwich Shop marked a new chapter with the grand opening of its Ludlow location on Friday, Oct. 25,  at 57 Pond St. Big Pops has grown from its roots in Manchester, which launched in June in an Airstream. Open daily, Big Pops Sandwich Shop offers a range of menu items, including sandwiches, salads, […]

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Vermont State University Castleton field hockey team defeated Little East opponent Plymouth Wednesday evening, 3-2. RookieEmilee Higgins started the scoring for the Spartans, finding the back of the cage off a shot from Gwyn Vincent to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead six minutes into the first quarter. The rest of the quarter went back-and-forth with the teams trading shots, but neither side found the back of the cage. The Panthers opened the second quarter with a scoring opportunity that was stopped by Sarah Heath for her first defensive save of the season. Sarah Adamske got the Panthers on the board shortly after her first shot was stopped to tie the game up at one apiece heading into halftime.

WOODSTOCK, Vt. — Woodstock town hall was packed full of voters Tuesday night to decide if the municipality will move to purchase the Woodstock Aqueduct Company. The service providing water is privately owned. Neighbors overwhelmingly voted yes to acquiring the water company. The Town of Woodstock said the vote...

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 1-2—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its 4th annual holiday artisan gift show on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This much-anticipated event at the Chaffee Art Center offers free admission. Featuring an array of handmade, unique, and affordable items, the holiday Artisan […]