By Julia Purdy Six of the seven mayoral candidates for Rutland city went before the public Feb. 10 in a virtual forum led by the Rutland Young Professionals and livestreamed on Facebook. Kimberly Rupe, president of the RYP board, explained […]
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VSC trustees endorse consolidation
Castleton University to combine with NVU and VTC, CCV to remain separate, all campuses to stay open Staff report On Monday, Feb. 22, the Vermont State College System board of trustees voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal outlined […]
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Meet Rich McCoy
Taking the entrepreneurial passion route to the ski life By Karen D. Lorentz Growing up in a family of seven boys and one girl, Pico’s Director of Operations and Killington’s Director of Summer Operations Rich McCoy will tell you it […]
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From surfer to snowmaker: Brian Hughes becomes Killington’s snow king
By Victoria Gaither If there was ever a king of snowmaking, Brian Hughes holds the title. Celebrating 28 years at Killington Resort, Hughes started his career with no snowmaking or grooming experience when he landed in Vermont by chance from […]
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Vermonters 65+ to be vaccinated
Enrollment opens at 8:15 a.m. Monday, March 1 By Polly Mikula Vermonters ages 65 or older can register for the Covid-19 vaccine beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, March 1, officials said at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 23. State […]
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In Rutland, six open seats could redefine a divided board of alderman
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger In the lead-up to Town Meeting Day, Rutland City lawns have been covered with candidate signs. Two dozen people are competing for seven positions in city leadership, and while Covid-19 has made it easier to file as a […]
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Mark and Martin face to face
Sculpture designer honored to see his work for the first time during Black History Month By Victoria Gaither The Martin Henry Freeman sculpture took its place on the Downtown Rutland Sculpture Trail and Vermont African American Heritage Trail on Nov. […]
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Two Rutland senators author bill to expand police in schools
By Emma Cotton and Lola Duffort/VTDigger Sen. Joshua Terenzini, R-Rutland, introduced a new bill on Thursday, Feb. 11, that would expand police presence in school districts around the state. Terenzini and Sen. Brian Collamore, R-Rutland, held a press conference in front of […]
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Learn the art of shaping glass at Fire on the Mountain
By Brooke Geery Like many ski bums over the years, 25-year-old Austin Oesterle’s dream of moving up to Killington from Long Island, New York to snowboard hit a speed bump when he tore his ACL. Down but not out, he […]
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Killington Mountain ambassador program serves guests, community, local businesses
Volunteers share a joy of skiing, passion for Killington and service By Karen D. Lorentz For Killington regulars, the green-jacketed Killington Mountain ambassadors are a familiar presence as they interact with and help guests every day at the ski […]