AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Stowe Vermont. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:09 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/stowe-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-stowe-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/stowe-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-stowe-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Austrian Celebration Winning Ticket #3 On Friday, October 30th the Vermont Ski Museum pulled the third winning ticket in its Austrian Celebration... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/vermont-ski-museum-news-november-19-2009-235592 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/vermont-ski-museum-news-november-19-2009-235592 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 While the snow is starting to blanket the slopes of the Green Mountains, the ski and ride fever is just beginning to reach its boiling point. Just in... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/7th-annual-stowe-mountain-film-festival-235775 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/7th-annual-stowe-mountain-film-festival-235775 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Vermont (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/belviderecenter/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lamoille-county-227433 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/belviderecenter/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lamoille-county-227433 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The 2009 Inductees: Bill Beck, of Middlebury, Vermont, was a member of the National Ski Team from 1951-1957. He had the best downhill finish by an... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/hall-of-fame-induction-2009-223638 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/hall-of-fame-induction-2009-223638 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Brian Lindner Presentation Air Disaster On Camel's Hump October 16th marks the 65th anniversary of Vermont's most famous air disaster.  It was... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/plane-crash-on-camel-s-hump-222341 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/plane-crash-on-camel-s-hump-222341 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On September 25th, the Vermont Ski Museum drew the second raffle ticket in its 6-month long Austrian Celebration. Scott Cragle, a long-time Stowe... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/austrian-celebration-winning-ticket-2-awarded-219671 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/austrian-celebration-winning-ticket-2-awarded-219671 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hubert Schriebl to Receive Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award The Vermont Ski Museum Board of Directors has selected Hubert Schriebl to receive the... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/2009-paul-robbins-ski-journalism-award-216863 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/2009-paul-robbins-ski-journalism-award-216863 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Vermont corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/montpelier/news/find-vermont-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-vermont-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217120 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/montpelier/news/find-vermont-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-vermont-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217120 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On August 28th, the Vermont Ski Museum pulled the first winning ticket in its Austrian Celebration Raffle.  The winners were Trina and David... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/austrian-celebration-winning-ticket-1-214892 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/austrian-celebration-winning-ticket-1-214892 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 5-Time Grammy Nominees ‘Roomful of Blues’ To Play Benefit Concert For VSM Join the Vermont Ski Museum in celebrating autumn in Vermont with one... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/roomful-of-blues-in-concert-214132 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/roomful-of-blues-in-concert-214132 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 All About Bats Learn more about bats with Carrie Riker of the Lamoille County Nature Center. For ages 6 and up; please bring a snack. Part of... http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/vermont-ski-museum-september-2009-programs-209126 http://www.americantowns.com/vt/stowe/news/vermont-ski-museum-september-2009-programs-209126 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-stowe-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-stowe-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600