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Attracting hummingbirds to your garden
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/attracting-hummingbirds-to-your-garden/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:39
By Amy Simone/ UVM Extension Master Gardener It is hard not to watch in amazement when you see a hummingbird flitting around. These iridescent beauties with their acrobatic flight movements are reminiscent of fairies. Thankfully, with a few purposefullyā¦
How to make grooming enjoyable for your dog
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/how-to-make-grooming-enjoyable-for-your-dog/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:38
Question: āMy dogās hair covers his eyes and his nails desperately need trimming, but he hates the groomer. What should I do?ā Answer: Youāre certainly not alone. Many dogs find visits to the groomer or veterinarian stressful, especially if theyāve had anā¦
Festival season in Vermont: every gathering tells a story
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/festival-season-in-vermont-every-gathering-tells-a-story/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:35
Nothing says Vermont to me more than cutting our own lavender while sipping cocktails made with said lavender, all while surrounded by vendors selling their handmade wares. It was, as one vendor friend put it, the āsweetest little festivalā they had everā¦
The rarity of mountain tornadoes
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/the-rarity-of-mountain-tornadoes/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:33
It is a personal priority to provide practical information to Killington Resort and Hospitality students for both their future jobs and their everyday safety. When it comes to tornadoes, I always joke that itās best to step aside when one approaches, sinceā¦
Hidden jewel of northern grasslands: Smooth green snake
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/hidden-jewel-of-northern-grasslands-smooth-green-snake/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:29
Most of our northeastern snakes draw their coloring from the palette of earthly tones, coming in browns, grays, and yellows. Some species have bright patterns that fade as the snake ages, and others have eye-catching yellow, red, or orange scales on theā¦
Par for the course
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/par-for-the-course/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:26
I look forward to my Sunday round of golf. Itās a great way to exercise, commune with nature, and ignite that competitive edge. And given the way I approach the game, it can also be extremely meditative. Most golfers like to get out early, before the heat,ā¦
Rare planetary alignment signals new beginnings
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/rare-planetary-alignment-signals-new-beginnings/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:03
We are entering a configuration dubbed the Barbault basket, after the late French mundane astrologer Andre Barbault. As Jupiter moves through Leo, harmonious and supportive links to Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries, and Pluto in Aquarius will form,ā¦
Hidden adventures: Exploring Vermontās underground world
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/hidden-adventures-exploring-vermonts-underground-world/
Published: July 15, 2026 15:02
By James Kent Every good adventure begins with a mystery shrouded in secrets. Mine started in an undisclosed location somewhere in Rutland County on Thursday morning, July 9. For if you want to explore a cave with someone with expertise in such matters,ā¦
Local residents invited to appear in Upper Valley feature film
Published: July 15, 2026 14:47
Community members have an opportunity to appear on screen this summer as producers of āValley Transit,ā a new feature film about life in the Upper Valley, seek volunteer extras for two upcoming scenes. Produced by JAM, the film is currently castingā¦
BarnArts seeks cast for āOnce Upon a Mattressā
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/barnarts-seeks-cast-for-once-upon-a-mattress/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:46
Saturday, July 25 and Monday, July 27āBARNARD ā BarnArts Center for the Arts is inviting performers ages 14 and older to audition for its fall production of the classic musical comedy āOnce Upon a Mattress.ā Directed by Linda Treash, with music directionā¦
Stone Valley Arts hosts cello and piano duo
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/stone-valley-arts-hosts-cello-and-piano-duo/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:44
Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. āPOULTNEYā Stone Valley Arts will present an evening of chamber music featuring cellist Adrienne Taylor and pianist Andrei Baumann on Saturday, July 18. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Stone Valley Arts, 145 East Main St., andā¦
The second annual Sunshine Village Lavender Farm lavender festival shines
Published: July 15, 2026 14:42
By James Kent If you thought that the Mountain Times could print an article about an upcoming lavender festival and a certain reporterās wife wasnāt going to demand we go, well, you donāt know Ginger Gillette-Kent then. Needless to say, this past Saturday,ā¦
Gerry Grimo East Bay Jazz takes the green
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/gerry-grimo-east-bay-jazz-takes-the-green/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:38
Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. āPROCTORSVILLEā Gerry Grimo East Bay Jazz will perform on the Svec Memorial Green as part of the 2026 Cavendish summer concert series. The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association present theā¦
āShaken not stirredā: Latest mixology workshop revisits classic cocktails
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/mixology-workshop-revisits-classic-cocktails/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:36
Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. āWOODSTOCKā Billings Farm & Museum will invite adults to mix, sip and explore the stories behind classic cocktails during its next Billings After Hours Mixology Workshop. The hands-on program, held from 5:30-7 p.m., will beā¦
Beyond the glass: Killington restaurants join the Uncorked celebration with a tasting trail
Published: July 15, 2026 14:34
Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19āKILLINGTON ā The celebration of Killington Uncorked extends well beyond the tasting tents this year, with restaurants throughout the Killington access road offering special food and beverage pairings during theā¦
Killington Uncorked pours a bouquet of flavor into summer
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/killington-uncorked-pours-a-bouquet-of-flavor-into-summer/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:28
Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18 āKILLINGTONā Wine, spirits, food, live music and Green Mountain views will come together for one of Killingtonās signature summer events as Killington Uncorked celebrates its 25th year. Previously known as theā¦
Music and performance listings, July 15-21, 2026
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/music-and-performance-listings-july-15-21-2026/
Published: July 15, 2026 14:22
WED 7/15 BRANDON6 p.m. Behind the Brandon Inn ā Plymouth Rock CASTLETON6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria ā Trivia w/ Shaun and James CAVENDISH6 p.m. SVEC Memorial Green (Proctorsville) ā Gerry Grimo East Bay Jazz Ensemble HARTLAND6 p.m. Skunk Hollow Tavern āā¦
The oak tree
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/15/the-oak-tree/
Published: July 15, 2026 13:56
Editorās note: Patrick Cushing is the town manager in Killington, currently placed on administrative leave. Thereās an old saying that the best time to plant an oak tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today. An oak tree is remarkable because noā¦
July letter: Killington SB to TM Cushing
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/09/july-letter-killington-sb-to-tm-cushing/
Published: July 9, 2026 18:18
Killington Select Board places town manager on paid administrative leave
Published: July 9, 2026 14:29
Staff report At a special Select Board meeting, Thursday morning, July 9, the Killington Select Board voted 4-1 to place Town Manager Patrick Cushing on paid administrative leave and setting a hearing for potential disciplinary action including terminationā¦
The summer planner
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/the-summer-planner/
Published: July 8, 2026 14:14
Recently, I have taken to calling my daily adventures my lunch break. It seems to explain how I am able to play in the mountains so frequently as part of my life here. And it seems to help normal folks understand how Iām able to get outside every day.ā¦
Itās all in the name
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/its-all-in-the-name/
Published: July 8, 2026 14:09
As I ride the Sherburner Trail, out of Gifford Woods, the climbing portion attempts to follow a consistent and relatively gentle slope up the backside of the same geologic formation that gives us Deer Leap in Sherburne Pass. It then takes advantage of theā¦
Magazines and comic books in the ā50s and ā60s
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/magazines-and-comic-books-in-the-50s-and-60s/
Published: July 8, 2026 14:08
The 1950s and 1960s were decades when adults read magazines and kids read comic books, both of which had paper pages to turn. There were no computers or tablets for downloading reading material. You flipped the paper pages as you read. You either went to aā¦
A trip in time
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/a-trip-in-time/
Published: July 8, 2026 14:06
Several weeks ago, my wife announced that she wanted to watch fireworks at the beach for the Fourth of July. Given that sheās a severely patriotic person, I knew I couldnāt deny her request. The fact that this year is also our nationās 250th anniversaryā¦
Jewelweed: A hummingbird favorite
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/jewelweed-a-hummingbird-favorite/
Published: July 8, 2026 14:05
By midsummer, the deck in our backyard is lined with a profusion of tall orange flowers. Each flower is shaped like a small funnel with a curved spur and hangs from a slender arched stem. Hummingbirds zip back and forth, hovering in front of the flowersā¦
Local road construction alert
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/local-road-construction-alert/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:58
Starting Monday, July 13, Trailside Drive in Killington will be reduce to one-lane traffic for two weeks. Trailside Drive is located off East Mountain Road, just past the turn off to Bear Mountain Road and before the ski bridge.Ā Mosher Excavating is doingā¦
Do your part to keep bears wild
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/do-your-part-to-keep-bears-wild/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:57
ByĀ Jason Batchelder Editorās note: This commentary is by Jason Batchelder, the commissioner of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. On June 3, theĀ Vermont Fish and Wildlife DepartmentĀ authorized theĀ killing of a bearĀ in Stowe that had grownā¦
Pay early, pay often
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/pay-early-pay-often/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:55
Editorās note: Patrick Cushing is the town manager in Killington. There are only two certainties in life, and today weāre talking about taxes. The good news is that we have an approved budget to bring before the voters. With the budget vote scheduled forā¦
Reign of error
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/reign-of-error/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:54
Dear Editor, Four months after Killington voters rejected the budget on town meeting day, the Select Board has finally come up with a revised budget for voters to approve or disapprove on Aug. 11. What was accomplished, what was sacrificed, and what didā¦
A third-party choice for State Treasurer
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/a-third-party-choice-for-state-treasurer/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:53
Dear Editor, My name is Zachary Hampl, and I am proudly running as a third-party candidate for Vermont State Treasurer. I was raised in this state before moving to New Hampshire, where I worked in healthcare and insurance, then became an account executiveā¦
The problem with e-bikes is e-motos
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/the-problem-with-e-bikes-is-e-motos/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:51
ByĀ Jack Evans Editorās note: This commentary is by Jack Evans, a complete streets specialist atĀ Local Motion.Ā Vermont communities are seeing aĀ rapid increaseĀ in high-powered, high-speed, unregulated devices operating on streets, sidewalks and shared-useā¦
Candidates for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor report large fundraising hauls ahead of an August primary election
Published: July 8, 2026 13:50
ByĀ Corey McDonald/VTDigger Campaign season is in full swing, with candidates in dozens of races reporting hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions at a crucial July 1 deadline. The midsummer deadline offers a window into the candidatesāā¦
Killington Resort announces leadership promotions
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/killington-resort-announces-leadership-promotions/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:30
Killington Resort has announced two promotions to its Resort Leadership Team, along with four other managerial appointments across mountain operations, resort services, technology, retail, health and fitness, and guest services. Jordan Spear has beenā¦
Rutland murder suspect reaches plea deal to lesser charge, faces 10 years in prison
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/rutland-murder-suspect-reaches-plea-deal/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:08
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A Rutland County woman arrested on a murder charge more than four years ago has reached a plea deal on a reduced charge that calls for her to serve at least 10 years in prison. Courtney Samplatsky, 38, had been charged in 2022ā¦
Rutland Town officer named Officer of the Year
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/rutland-town-officer-named-officer-of-the-year/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:06
By Janelle Faignant āI was very much surprised,ā said Rutland Town Police Deputy Chief Jimmy Plakas, 31, when he recently learned heād won The American Legionās local branch Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. āChief Washburn had nominated me andā¦
Parker House sale creates $4.4m fund for downtown Rutland
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/parker-house-sale-creates-4-4m-fund-for-downtown-rutland/
Published: July 8, 2026 13:01
The sale of a 46-unit senior housing property is expected to create a new investment source for downtown Rutland, with approximately $4.4 million in proceeds earmarked for future development projects. The Downtown Development Corporation announced the saleā¦
MVSD seeks school construction aid approval as repairs begin
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/mvsd-seeks-school-construction-aid-approval-as-repairs-begin/
Published: July 8, 2026 12:59
The Mountain Views Supervisory District (MVSD) plans to seek an in-person meeting with Vermont education officials as it works to clarify the status of state funding for the proposed replacement of Woodstock Union High School and Middle School. At the sameā¦
A Rutland songwriter finds their muse
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/a-rutland-songwriter-finds-their-muse/
Published: July 8, 2026 12:43
By James Kent For Brigham Cooper, one of the most meaningful songs they have written in their young career began on a quiet night in Boston with their roommates experimenting with a different guitar tuning. By the end of the night, the Rutland native andā¦
Democratic Windsor County Senate candidates clash with Scott over housing, healthcare and education
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/democratic-windsor-county-senate-candidates/
Published: July 8, 2026 12:30
By Katy Savage Six Democratic candidates seeking three Windsor County Senate seats in the Aug. 11 primary outlined their positions on housing, healthcare, education and affordability during a candidate forum June 27 in Springfield. The 90-minute forum,ā¦
RAVE car show returns for 46th year
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/rave-car-show-returns-for-46th-year/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:38
Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12 at 9 a.m.āRUTLAND ā Hundreds of antique automobiles, classic cars, street rods and other distinctive vehicles will roll into the Vermont State Fairgrounds this weekend for the 46th annual RAVE car show and flea market.ā¦
Mountain Girl Yoga launches free community meditation series in Killington
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/mountain-girl-yoga-launches-free-community-meditation-series/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:35
Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m.āKILLINGTON ā A new weekly meditation series is inviting area residents to pause, recharge and reconnect beginning Tuesday evening at the Angel Loft above the Killington Welcome Center. Local yoga instructor and wellnessā¦
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society gala to celebrate 111 years of compassion
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/lucy-mackenzie-humane-society-gala/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:33
Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m.āWEST WINDSOR ā Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society will celebrate more than a century of serving animals and the Upper Valley community at its Annual Benefit Gala & Auction, held at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm. The eveningāsā¦
Brandon Artists Guild spotlights Judy Albright as July artist of the month
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/brandon-artists-guild-judy-albright-july-artist-of-the-month/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:30
Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m.āBRANDON ā The Brandon Artists Guild will celebrate pastel artist Judy Albright as its July artist of the month with a free public artist talk on Friday, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about both her artwork and theā¦
Billings Farm celebrates 40 years of Vermont Quilt Sampler with birthday bash
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/billings-farm-celebrates-40-years-of-vermont-quilt-sampler/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:28
Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m.āWOODSTOCK ā Four decades of Vermont quilting tradition will be celebrated as Billings Farm & Museum hosts a birthday party marking the 40th anniversary of its signature exhibition, A Vermont Quilt Sampler. Running from 10 a.m.ā¦
Itās peak bloom at Sunshine Villageās second annual lavender fest
Published: July 8, 2026 10:25
Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m.āPITTSFORD ā The sights and scents of summer will be on full display this Saturday, as Sunshine Village Lavender Farm hosts its annual āyou-pickā lavender fest, inviting visitors to experience Vermontās lavender harvest at itsā¦
Living history returns to Hubbardton BattlefieldĀ for Revolutionary War weekend
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/hubbardton-battlefield-for-revolutionary-war-weekend/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:23
Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12āHUBBARDTON ā History comes alive this weekend as the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site hosts its annual Revolutionary War Battle of Hubbardton Weekend, bringing hundreds of years of history back to the fields whereā¦
Donāt roll your eyes ā roll out the barrel! Itās time to polka!
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/dont-roll-your-eyes-roll-out-the-barrel-its-time-to-polka/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:21
By James Kent Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m.āSHREWSBURY ā Go ahead. Admit it. When you hear the word polka, you probably picture your grandparents, lederhosen, and an accordion that somehow never stops playing. If youāre cool, then maybe youāre thinking Weirdā¦
Gypsy Reel opens Cavendish Summer Concert Series
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/gypsy-reel-opens-cavendish-summer-concert-series/
Published: July 8, 2026 10:16
Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m.āPROCTORSVILLE ā The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will kick off its 2026 Cavendish Summer Concert Series tonight with a performance by regional favorite Gypsy Reel. The freeā¦
The unwritten rules that shape us
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/the-unwritten-rules-that-shape-us/
Published: July 8, 2026 09:36
This weekās astrology reminds me of the Scandinavian word Janteloven. A colloquial term for the Law of Jante, which references an unwritten social code. Whether we realize it or not, we all live by and adhere to various social codes, written, spoken orā¦
āObsessionā: Sometimes itās better to be stuck in the friend zone
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/obsession-sometimes-its-better-to-be-stuck-in-the-friend-zone/
Published: July 8, 2026 09:30
āObsessionā is the type of film that doesnāt come around too often. Back when movies played a far more important role in our social culture than they do today, youād get the occasional sleeper film that seemingly came out of nowhere to strike a nerve withā¦
Music and performance listings, July 8-14, 2026
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/07/08/music-and-performance-listings-july-8-14-2026/
Published: July 8, 2026 09:09
WED 7/8 BRANDON6 p.m. Behind the Brandon Inn ā Jenni Johnson CASTLETON6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria ā Trivia w/ Shaun and James CAVENDISH6 p.m. SVEC Memorial Green (Proctorsville) ā Gypsy Reel HARTLAND6 p.m. Skunk Hollow Tavern ā Open Mic KILLINGTON6 p.m.ā¦