Staff report Friday, June 11, marks the end of the school year for Killington Elementary School (KES) students — and three long-serving staff members. “This year, I will not only say goodbye to an amazing group of sixth graders who […]
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Rutland Ravens event draws local leaders and celebrates mascot change
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger RUTLAND — Flanked by stacks of pizza and a paper mural with notes about community inclusion, several dozen people gathered Monday night, June 7, at “a celebration for the RHS Ravens of 2021,” which supported permanently changing the […]
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Kids catch catfish at Summit Pond last Saturday
By Polly Mikula The Huck Finn Catfish Derby, held Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Summit Pond in Killington, raised over $1,000 for the Killington Elementary School (KES) Kids’ Kingdom Initiative. Participation cost $5 for […]
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Garland’s expands to include floral business
By Neil P. Allen RUTLAND — The pandemic has proved to be a mixed bag when it comes to the impact on businesses. For some, it resulted in the closing their business. For others, it led to the opportunity to […]
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A wave of grants aims to help clean up lakes
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Homeowners-turned-volunteers on Lake St. Catherine — on Route 30 southwest of Rutland — have worked to preserve the lake’s ecology for 40 years. They’ve monitored invasive species, measured water clarity and tested for nutrients, such as phosphorus, that can […]
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Sharon Academy gets $1.9 million from USDA modern arts and science wing
On June 2, acting state director for USDA Rural Development in Vermont, Cheryl Ducharme, announced a $1.9 million loan to The Sharon Academy (TSA) in Sharon, Vermont, to fund the construction of a new science and arts wing. The addition […]
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Killington Select Board approves reimbursing state, closes out Irene debts after nearly 10 years
By Curt Peterson On June 1 the Killington Select Board unanimously approved reimbursing the Vermont Agency of Transportation for $51,753, costs of repairing a stream crossing on Stage Road damaged by Tropical Storm Irene Aug. 28, 2011, almost 10 years […]
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Norwich, Bradford join TRORC energy group
By Neil P. Allen The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission’s (TRORC) energy work with towns has expanded following town meetings in Norwich and Bradford where voters approved funding to utilize the services of the Intermunicipal Regional Energy Coordinator (IREC), Geoff Martin. […]
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Air National Guard to practice air-to-air combat
Special use airspace request granted for Windham County, portions of southern Rutland and Windsor counties The Chugs Temporary Military Operations Area (TMOA) will be in effect in the vicinity of Windham County, including portions of southern Windsor and Rutland counties […]
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RRPC unveils design of Wildcat Road wetland restoration
On Monday, June 7, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) announced the final design of the Wildcat Road wetland restoration feasibility study in the town of Chittenden. The goal of the study was to assess how road relocation or repair […]