Recently, the Ludlow Rotary Club received a donation of 2,000 masks for use during the Covid-19 crisis. This is the second round of mask donations by Ted Rossi and the Rossi Family Foundation. Rossi is a fellow Rotarian from East Hampton, […]
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Killington short-term rental registrations lag despite new mandate
By Curt Peterson The town of Killington initiated a new short-term rental (STR) registration program in November, after residents voted to approved the zoning change. Zoning Administrator Preston Bristow told the Mountain Times that of the estimated 507 eligible short-term […]
Killington, Pico resorts suspends midweek parking reservations
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain Resort will only require parking reservations on Saturdays, Sundays and peak days, Feb. 15-19. “We are able to make this change because our lift and terrain capacity are allowing plenty of space for […]
State purchase of Okemo State Forest tract completes 100-mile wildlife corridor
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger MOUNT HOLLY — A 350-acre chunk of forest with high ecological significance has been protected. The state purchase of the parcel completes a conservation project that protects a 100-mile corridor for wildlife. The parcel connects sections of the […]
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports honors 2020 Volunteers of the Year
Over 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors make Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ mission of empowering individuals with disabilities possible. Out of a dedicated pool of volunteers, Vermont Adaptive program coordinators recognized this year’s four Volunteers of the Year at off-snow trainings this […]
Mary Theresa Ojala, 100
Mary Theresa Ojala, 100, of Rutland, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at her home, surrounded by family, following a recent decline in her health. Mary Ojala was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Bayonne, New Jersey, to the late James […]
Man cited in deadly roll-over crash
On Jan. 13, Gage Capen, 21, of Pownal was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland County Criminal Court to answer to three counts of Grossly Negligent Operation following a crash on July 9, 2020. Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks […]
Woodstock Union MS/HS to offer AP Capstone diploma program
Program focuses on college-level research, collaboration, and presentation skills Woodstock Union High School and Middle School (WUHSMS) is one of approximately 1,800 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone™ Diploma program and innovative program that allows students to develop the […]
AG settles with Rutland gym owner over executive order violation
Club Fitness owner to comply with governor’s orders and pay $1,000 to the Vermont Foodbank Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced, Friday, Jan. 15 that his office has reached a settlement with Club Fitness of Vermont, Inc. and its, owner Sean […]
Can’t have a sleepover but your stuffy can!
On January 15, Sheburne Memorial Library in Killington held a stuffed animal sleepover with animals belonging to local residents. The party started out with story time. About 40 animals gathered around Pooh who read the book on a carpet at […]