The table below from OnTheSnow shows the snow cover in New England. For each ski resort, you will find the essential information from its snow report: snow depths, open slopes, and lifts, date of the last snowfall, today’s weather. All the information you need to choose the right ski resort for you in New England. […]
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Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, begin another cleanup
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott said Friday it’ll take several more days to fully assess damage from flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, but he said Vermont is better positioned to recover quickly after enduring heartbreak, federal red tape and an extensive cleanup from massive floods […]
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Guster to perform at Après Only in Stowe on Feb. 10
On Saturday night, February 10, the Boston-born American alternative rock band Guster will perform a special concert at Après Only. The doors will open at 5:30 pm with DJ Tad Cautious opening the show. This exclusive one-night-only set will be more intimate compared to their usual multi-thousand-person venues on tour. The indoor-outdoor concert space at […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Friday, January 12
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today; enjoy! WEATHER High Wind Warning in effect from Jan. 12, 11:00 PM until Jan. 13, 10:00 AM Hazardous Weather […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Thursday, January 11
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4 pm. Cloudy, with a high […]
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Online sports betting arrives in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont sports fans can now wager online as mobile sports betting launched in the state on Thursday. DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook were selected to operate mobile sports betting platforms in Vermont, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said last month. He added that the regulated marketplace comes with important consumer protections and will generate […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Wednesday, January 10
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Today: Rain before 9 am, then showers likely, mainly between 9 am and 10 am. […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Tuesday, January 9
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook High Wind Warning in effect from January 9, 4:00 PM until January […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Monday, January 8
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER High Wind Watch in effect from January 9, 04:00 PM until January 10, 1:00 PM […]
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What’s Up in Stowe This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 7
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Jan. 6, 07:00 PM until Jan. […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Friday, January 5
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Thursday, January 4
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today in and around Stowe, Vermont; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with […]
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Flood recovery, public safety, opioid crisis and housing are Vermont Legislature’s top priorities
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Recovery from the catastrophic flooding that hit Vermont this summer, climate resiliency, improving public safety, tackling opioid addiction, and creating more affordable housing are among the top priorities of the legislative session that kicked off Wednesday, legislative leaders said. The legislative off-session was not a normal one, said Senate […]
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Online sports betting to start in Vermont in January
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont sports fans will be able to bet online starting early next year when mobile sports betting kicks off in the state on Jan. 11, Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday. The state Department of Liquor and Lottery picked DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook to operate mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont, he […]
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Biggest exports from Vermont
The U.S. trade deficit neared $1 trillion in 2022, hitting a record high. At the same time, total exports grew faster than imports, and select U.S. exports are experiencing particularly high surges. The war in Ukraine led many European countries to import U.S. oil as they largely stopped importing from Russia. U.S. farm exports surpassed […]
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How gun commerce has changed in Vermont since 2010
Gun sales and ownership have been hotly debated topics in the U.S. for decades, with many interested parties vying to be heard. The 1994 federal assault weapons ban was vigorously lobbied against by the National Rifle Association and other gun rights groups, which argued that the legislation violated the Second Amendment. When the ban expired […]
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Vermont gas utility sees geothermal as a part of its carbon-cutting portfolio
by Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network Vermont’s only natural gas company is exploring possible sites for its first fossil-fuel-free, networked geothermal project, a heating and cooling technology that could be a natural fit for a company already skilled at designing and constructing piping systems. “It’s a near-perfect overlay of our current business model,” said Richard […]
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Judge OKs Utah-based company’s $76M bid to buy Jay Peak
A federal judge has approved a Utah-based resort company’s $76 million bid to buy Jay Peak Resort, the Vermont ski area that was at the center of a financial scandal involving its former owner and president. Pacific Group Resorts, which owns five ski areas, last week won the auction to buy Jay Peak. A federal judge in […]
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Vermont to choose candidates for Senate, US House, governor
By WILSON RING Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont voters are choosing candidates Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat held since 1975 by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, the last of Congress’s so-called Watergate babies elected after the resignation of former President Richard Nixon. The leading Democratic candidate running for Leahy’s seat in the November […]
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Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Actor Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont, the latest in a string of incidents involving the embattled star of “The Flash.” In a report Monday, Vermont State Police said they responded to a burglary complaint in Stamford on May 1 and found several bottles […]
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What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday’s primaries
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin governor’s race on Tuesday features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. Democrats are picking a candidate to face two-term GOP Sen. Ron Johnson for control of the closely divided chamber. Meanwhile, voters in Vermont are choosing a replacement for U.S. […]
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Ticket in Vermont wins $366.7 Million Powerball Jackpot
A single ticket sold in Vermont won a Powerball jackpot worth $366.7 million after matching all six numbers in the Wednesday night drawing, according to a news release from Powerball. The jackpot has a cash option of $208.5 million. This was the first time a Powerball jackpot has been won in Vermont. The winning numbers in […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Vermont
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Vermont
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Vermont using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of April 2022. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home value […]
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Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired ‘Sound of Music,’ dies
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie “The Sound of Music,” has died. She died Friday at the age of 93 at a nursing home in Morrisville, Vermont, Trapp Family Lodge announced. Her brother Johannes is president of the Stowe […]
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Vermont Republican Gov Phil Scott to seek fourth term
Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday that he’s running for re-election. Scott said he is seeking a fourth, two-year term in November because there’s much more work to do. The governor said in a campaign email that he has worked to bring people together at a time when the country seems more polarized than […]
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Vermont Legislature adjourns after passing $8 billion budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Legislature has adjourned after passing a more than $8 billion budget in a session marked by remote legislating and hundreds of millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds. The session came to a close Thursday evening with leaders in the Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Phil Scott acknowledging […]
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Cops: Vermont man hit teen with truck, dumped him in ravine
GREENSBORO, Vt. (AP) — A 20-year-old Craftsbury man is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and drunken driving after police say he hit a teenager with his pickup truck and then dumped him over a ravine and into a creek, Vermont State Police said Thursday. The 19-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition, police said. Police […]
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Inaugural Vermont Gear Maker’s Festival and Gravel Grinder Bike Ride to be held in Stowe in April
Stowe, VT – Sterling College and Ranch Camp issued a press release this week announcing the inaugural Vermont Gear Makers Festival and Gravel Grinder Bike Ride. The groups are inviting outdoor enthusiasts of all types to the Vermont Gear Maker’s Festival on Sunday, April 24th. The day-long event celebrates outdoor creativity and activity in Vermont. […]
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Vail Resorts launches its 2022/23; Epic Pass products
Today, Vail Resorts launched its 2022/23 Epic Pass products at a time the company says it is “making bold investments in its employees, its mountain resorts, and its Pass Holders”. Vail Resorts operates 40 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas across the globe, including Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe.“We will not waver in our commitment to […]
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Gerry Goldstein: What’s in a name? Sometimes, vitriol
The next several days promise to be bad ones for a former American president who uncharacteristically may be left at a loss for words. Chances are, though, he’ll ignore an upcoming observance that our country – still awash in insults – needs as never before. Hold onto your hat (or actually, your tongue), Mr. ex-president, […]
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MCR Development announces acquisition of Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
MCR Development today announced that it has acquired the 117-room Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont. In a press release, MCR says that they are the country’s 4th-largest hotel owner-operator. Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa is located at 1746 Mountain Road and features:● 117 guestrooms and suites● 32 one-, two- or three-bedroom townhome rentals● A 50,000-square-foot […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Stowe: Twilight Snowshoe Tour, Winter Farmers’ Market, Clara Dreams, and more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Stowe, Vermont. [Weather: Today, Tonight & Tomorrow’s Weather Forecast for Stowe, VT] Friday, December 10 Stowe Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament at Stowe Arena7:30 am to 5 pm – Stowe Mountain Resort Operating Hours8 am to 9 am – Vigor Cold Classes at […]
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HGTV unveils Dream Home 2022, a luxurious modern mountain cabin located in Warren, Vermont
Another HGTV Dream Home has landed in New England. The 2022 HGTV Dream Home is located in Warren, Vermont, which sits just minutes from Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, and less than an hour from Stowe Mountain Resort and Stowe, Vermont. The house and giveaway package totals more than $2.4 million and includes the luxurious […]
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Stowe Cider releases Aprés Spritz
Stowe Cider this week introduces Aprés Spritz, as a 16-ounce can. It will be sold in 4 packs for $16. “We’re stoked to finally announce an exciting collaboration that’s been months in the making! Introducing Aprés Spritz, an aperitivo spritz-inspired cider made in collaboration with our friends over at J Skis,” Stowe Cider said in […]
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Sour Grapes by Tim Jones: Honesty
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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New England 10 Miler Series returning to Newport, Portland, and Stowe in 2022
The dates are set and registration is now open for the 2022 New England 10 Miler Series! The popular race series will return with the Portland 10 Miler in Portland, Maine on April 24, 22; the BankNewport 10 Miler in Newport, Rhode Island on June 5, 2022, and the Vermont 10 Miler in Stowe Vermont on […]
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Stowe Mountain Resort will open for the winter season on November 26
The 2021-22 winter season at Stowe Mountain Resort has officially arrived! Stowe Mountain Resort today announced that opening day is scheduled for Friday, November 26. Stowe shared the following additional details in regards to opening day; “The FourRunner Quad will start spinning at 8 am and we will be celebrating the first runs of the […]
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Photos: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ filming location in Newport
Washington Square and Eisenhower Park have been transformed into Salem, Massachusetts for the filming of the Hocus Pocus sequel, Black Flame (a.k.a. Hocus Pocus 2). Up until now, crews have been busy building the Sanderson Sisters’ home and setting up the scent for the 27th Annual Salem Scare Fest. Filming is rumored to take place […]
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Dine Stowe Restaurant Week returns to Stowe November 7 – 13
Celebrate Stowe’s local flavors and support local restaurants and businesses during Dine Stowe, happening November 7 – 13, 2021. According to Go Stowe, Dine Stowe is a chance to show your support for Stowe’s restaurants and food retailers. With many restaurants and Vermont specialty food businesses offering specials and promotions, it’s a great time to […]
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Vermont 10 Miler returns to Stowe on November 7
The Vermont 10 Miler returns to Stowe, Vermont on Sunday, November 7. This circular countryside course offers ten miles of Vermont’s most beautiful roads and offers some great late Autumn vistas. The course starts and finishes at Mayo Farm, with the first seven miles on local roads before turning onto the Stowe Bike Path for […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Horse sense from a cowboy philosopher
A look around our country these days, where divisive politics and the howling of cultists grab many of the headlines, should have us all looking forward with anticipation to a much-needed November holiday – and I’m not talking about Thanksgiving. Created in 2015 by author-blogger and educator Bud Bilanich, Nov. 4 is “Use Your Common […]
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Save on winter travel to Stowe during Vail Resorts’ Winter Getaway Sale
Vail Resorts today announces its Winter Getaway Sale, offering travelers lodging rates as low as $99 per night for bookings made Monday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 14. Vail Resorts’ Winter Getaway Sale invites guests to book their winter vacation in advance to take advantage of discounted lodging rates throughout the entire ski and ride […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Vail Resorts announces indoor safety protocols for 2021-2022 season
Vail Resorts today announced its Winter Operating Plan for the 2021-22 ski and ride season across its 34 North American resorts. The protocols, which Vail says are centered on its commitment to safety and the guest experience, were shared in a letter to guests Monday, and focus on the spaces most prone to transmission – those located […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for so long to protect the rights and dignity of working men and women. Unions have quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, fought for the rights […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31
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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Jennifer Girotto, University of Connecticut Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has since granted that approval for those age 16 and older for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Aug. 23, 2021. […]
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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz
Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum set. But Watts wasn’t your typical rock drummer. Part of the Rolling Stones setup from 1963 until his death on Aug. 24, 2021, Watts provided […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24
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Sour Grapes: A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 17
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Gerry Goldstein: When lefties join hands for the right stuff
Chances are slim that I will ever walk on the moon, paint a masterful portrait, or break new ground in physics. But I do share a common trait with Neil Armstrong, Leonardo DaVinci, and Albert Einstein. They were all lefties, and we’re not talking politics here. I’m also in presidential company, since southpaws in the […]
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Stowe Cider releases Vermont Grown Raspberry Honey
Stowe Cider recently announced the release of Vermont Grown – Raspberry Honey, as a 16 ounce can sold in 4 packs for $16. “We’ve once again partnered with our friends over at Fisher Brother’s Farm in Shelburne, VT and Suddabee’s in Morrisville, VT to bring you this smooth, hazy late-summer treat,” Stowe Cider said in […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Mortal Kombat”
Hollywood has a troubled history with video games. While they sometimes generate nice returns at the box office, video game adaptations never score above mixed with critics (the best reception I found was for Detective Pikachu in 2019). Never mind that the first Pirates of the Caribbean turned a theme-park ride into a fun adventure […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: 2021 Oscar Picks from Film Critic Alexander Harrison
In my Academy Awards Snubs feature last week, I wrote that debating the nominations is part of the fun of the annual Oscars-madness, and I certainly enjoyed it – it’s arguably the more important of these two write-ups for me as a critic, celebrating the worthy contributions to film culture in 2020 that were overlooked. […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: Academy Award Snubs
Like it or not, the Academy Awards are a big deal. Even if you consider some of the festival prizes more prestigious, the Oscars generate an enormous amount of attention and press from across the globe. Getting recognized by them can really impact a film’s success, especially when it comes to the “Big 5” categories: […]
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Vail Resorts reduces all pass prices by 20%, launches new version of Epic Day Pass
Vail Resorts today announced a price reset of its Epic Pass products to continue to “deliver on its commitment of Epic for Everyone and to honor the loyalty of its pass holders”. Among a variety of announceements and offers, the biggest news is that the company’s pass prices have been reduced by 20 percent across the board. The press release below has […]
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Travel + Leisure: Stowe among ’11 of the Best Small Towns in America’
The folks at Travel + Leisure today rounded up some of the best small towns in the United States with under 15,000 residents and Stowe, Vermont is among 11 small towns they recommend for your next getaway. Here’s what they had to say about Stowe, “Located in northern Vermont, Stowe is another mountain town worth visiting year-round. During the […]
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What’s Up in Stowe this Christmas weekend (Dec. 24 – 27)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Stowe this Christmas weekend. Thursday, December 24 Things To Do Members’ Art Show & Festival of Trees and Light Sale 11 am – von Trapp Family History Tour 4 pm – Gum Drop Christmas Tree Craft at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa 5 pm – Christmas […]
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Vail Resorts CEO donates $3.3 million in COVID-19 grants; Vermont Community Foundation to receive $205k
Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, today announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine communities where Vail Resorts operates, these separate donations will support local nonprofits’ ongoing efforts to (1) provide critical need services throughout the pandemic and (2) improve access […]