By Karen D. Lorentz Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Kirsten Ericksen-Read’s future was pre-ordained when she was just 6 weeks old. That’s when her parents moved to Vermont so her father, a civil engineer, could work at Killington. “This was in […]
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Study group would help guide policies on access to Vermont’s surface water
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger As a river steward for the Connecticut River Conservancy, Kathy Urffer keeps an eye on water-related permits through Vermont. Last year, one caught her eye — to allow the state’s first-ever transfer of water from one river basin […]
Vail Resorts eliminates 60 resort-based marketing positions
By Lisa Lynn, VT SKI & Ride On Sept. 29 Vail Resorts announced one more move in the consolidation of its personnel in Colorado: The company that owns Mount Snow, Okemo, Stowe and 34 other resorts eliminated 60 positions in […]
The Killington World Cup Foundation awards over $225,000 in grants to 21 nonprofits
The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) recently awarded 21 grants totaling $228,000 to Northeast region nonprofits in eight states through a competitive grant opportunity. Combined with matching funds and multi-year grant commitments, the KWCF’s effort will contribute more than $400,000 […]
Great pumpkin painters are at work at MSJ
By Ed Larson First-year art teacher Sally Hogan of Mount Saint Joseph Academy (MSJ) in Rutland said candidly that “bonding and being part of something bigger that benefits your cause and your community is the most important part of fundraising.” […]
Killington walks for suicide prevention
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held its annual Out of the Darkness Walk in Killington. The event raised funds to prevent suicide and to raise awareness. The local Hi FRiEND team was led by Ann […]
Virtual Forum From Recovery to Renewal and Resilience held Oct. 8 for Windsor County
The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Gov Phil Scott invites Windsor County residents to join a virtual forum, Oct 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. to connect with others in the county to share challenges and ideas for community recovery from […]
Rutland Regional announces Housing for Health
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Rutland Regional Medical Center announced its Housing for Health fundraising campaign in partnership with the Rutland Housing Authority and its non-profit affiliate, Housing Initiatives Inc., to raise $150,000 to establish safe and supportive transitional housing in […]
Judge dismisses Rutland gym’s challenge to governor’s executive order
Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced on Sept. 30 that a judge has dismissed a Rutland gym’s countersuit against the state of Vermont over the governor’s pandemic-related executive order. The gym, Club Fitness of Vermont, had tried to argue that the […]
100 mentors in 100 days
Mentor Connector launches community challenge to meet needs The Mentor Connector strives to make Rutland County the best community for youth, but they can’t do it alone! Over 65 youth are waiting for a mentor so throughout the next 3 […]