By Victoria Gaither “The celebration is an opportunity to see our friends and neighbors in town. Following the pandemic, we’re excited to be fully open again, share our recently renovated shop and all of the new products we’ve curated,” said […]
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Manchester-based Arson Skate Shop expands to Rutland
By Brooke Geery It’s been 18 years since the Sound Barrier — Rutland’s last official skateboard shop — closed its doors on Center Street. That void has now been filled. On Friday, June 25, members of the Chamber & Economic […]
Featured Pets for June 30 – June 29, 2021
5 year-old. Spayed female. Hound mix. Tri-color. I am an affectionate Southern lady looking for her forever home. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • […]
Parade of heroes, whoopie pies featured in downtown street party
Rutland to celebrate reopening and honor its first responders A street party, fireworks, and free whoopie pies will be part of a celebration of the end of Covid-19 regulations — highlighted by a parade of health care and other essential-worker […]
Peppino’s sells to new owner
By Katy Savage As the popular Peppino’s Restaurant on Killington Road closes, a new restaurant is coming to town. Peppino’s owner Lou Illiano, who opened his authentic Italian restaurant 30 years ago, sold the building in May. “It was just […]
Rutland kicks off Lt. Gov. Molly Gray’s Recover Stronger tour
By Ethan Weinstein Lt. Gov. Molly Gray kicked off her Recover Stronger tour in Rutland on Wednesday, June 16. Her goal: learn what Vermonters learned from the pandemic, and what the state should do as it eases back to pre-pandemic […]
A rally against Critical Race Theory draws dozens to the Fairgrounds
By Ethan Weinstein Critical Race Theory (CRT) has sparked partisan fury across the nation in recent months. Now, those debates have come to Rutland. Roughly 70 people met at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland Wednesday night, June 16, to […]
Billings Farm’s 150th birthday party will celebrate dairying
June 26-27 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum’s annual Dairy Celebration Days takes place June 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Celebrate Billings Farm’s 150th anniversary and Vermont’s rich dairy heritage during this two-day event. The Dairy Celebration […]
Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom offers a taste of international travel without leaving the Republic of Vt
By Brooke Geery With all state-sanctioned restrictions lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the vibes at Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom were electric. The sky over the lake was dotted with black clouds threatening thunder and lightening, but the energy […]
Featured Pets for June 23 – June 29, 2021
2-year old. Neutered Male. Hound mix. Tri-color. I just want to be everyone’s best friend. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Loki and […]