Panorama Days shows that community spirit always finds a way

Aug 3, 2026 | Publisher's Column

Panorama Days wrapped up this past weekend, and what a ride it was. The festivities got off to a soggy start Friday evening as rain and wind crashed the party. Fortunately, Erica Matthies and the Panorama Days planning committee were ready. They made Pivot No. 1,...

Everybody loves a parade!

Aug 3, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Saturday’s parade once again proved why it is the signature event of Panorama Days. Fire trucks rolled by. Race cars rumbled through town. Confetti floated through the air. Children darted from curb to curb in pursuit of enough...

Fun for the kids — and the adults, too

Aug 3, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Panorama Days featured a Kid Zone on Saturday with unlimited access to inflatables, jousting arena, a mechanical bull, face painting and caricature drawings. Several food vendors also lined First Street while live music was offered on...

Ski show moves to Sunday

Aug 3, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Lake Panorama Ski Show was scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but high winds made performing too dangerous. The show moved to Sunday, when blue skies and calmer water finally gave those talented skiers the stage they deserved. It...

Roaring engines and gleaming chrome 

Aug 3, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Panorama Days classic car show was held Saturday on Main Street immediately after the parade and until 4 p.m. Roger Dorr coordinated the show, which had a record number of cars on display, lining several blocks of Main Street. Dorr...