By Victoria Gaither Before rock climbing was made cool through Instagram and Facebook, Vermont climbers already had a footing in this now-popular sport. “I have been climbing for a year now. I love the sport; it is awesome,” said Joshua […]
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Killington Select Board denies separate department for KSAR, stands with new chief
By Katy Savage Seventeen current and former members of the Killington Search and Rescue team resigned in a letter to town officials on March 12 saying the new fire chief created a toxic work environment and mistreated women, but the […]
KSAR submits letter of no confidence in new fire chief after being called off search for lost skier
Suggests creation of separate public safety agency Editor’s note: On Monday, March 13, 17 members of Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) submitted the following letter (dated March 12) to Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth detailing their vote of no confidence […]
Pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado delighted Woodstock crowd
By Curt Peterson Gesine Bullock-Prado’s book signing at the Norman Williams Public Library on March 11 had a crowd laughing and reliving all the stories and baking advice she shared. A capacity audience heard Mary King interview the famous, energetic, […]
Money will help fund new municipal water system
Killington awarded maximum CRRP grant of $1 million Staff report Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced the first round of approved grant applications for projects that spur economic recovery through the Community Recovery […]
‘The medical community failed us’
Teen launches business to raise mental health awareness after losing friends to suicide, mom seeks help By Katy Savage On the surface, Eli McDermott seemed happy. The 18-year-old had just graduated from Carrabassett Valley Academy in Maine and was a […]
$3.9M grant will help Housing Trust redevelop Columbian Avenue Apartments
The Housing Trust of Rutland County received a $3.9 million grant from the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board for the redevelopment of the Columbian Avenue apartments and adjacent lots to create East Creek Commons. This grant is the first secured […]
A look back at Killington’s vision, tenacity and pioneering leadership
By Karen D. Lorentz Sixty-four years ago on President’s Week, the Killington Ski Area was discovered by skiers, and they’ve flocked to the area ever since, making it the leader in Vermont and the East in skier visits. That four […]
Allaire unseated, Rutland city option tax passes
Staff report Rutland city has a new mayor. Mike Doenges, who served as the Board of Aldermen president, beat incumbent Mayor David Allaire on Town Meeting Day, March 7 by 393 votes in unofficial results. Allaire had been mayor since […]
Killington voters pass $47M TIF bond, approve new town hall
Development of the town’s water system set to begin this summer By Polly Mikula On Town Meeting Day, 75% of Killington voters approved Article 5, giving the town authorization to proceed with water and road infrastructure projects that will support […]