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New childcare center opens in Rutland

The seed for the idea begin when a small group of parents at Mission City Church  found themselves comparing notes and expressing frustration about the long waiting lists for all quality child care centers in the area. This conversation evolved […]

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Flu shots are available locally

All adults and children are encouraged to get the vaccination “It’s incredibly important that people get flu vaccines this year,” said Community Health’s Director of Quality Tracy Upton, RN. In the Rutland area, Community Health has arranged weekday and Saturday […]

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‘It’s good to be home’

Rutland family moves into new Habitat for Humanity house By Katy Savage After 9 years of shuffling between different housing situations since fleeing their home country during the Syrian Civil War, Hassam Alhallak and his wife Hazar Mansour finally have […]

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Benson home wins Vermont’s Greenest Building award

The eighth annual Vermont’s Greenest Building awards has recognized a home in Benson for achieving the highest standard of demonstrated building energy performance for residential buildings and documentation of green building strategies including health, transportation, water and affordability. “It is […]

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The Rutland Garden Club wins national awards

National Garden Club (NGC) awards are established to recognize the efforts of its members and associates who contribute to the enhancement of our world. From funding the construction of a children’s garden to forming programs to battle invasive plants, National Garden […]

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What to do with a lost pet

Can’t find your pet?  Did you find a pet that’s not yours?  Make sure you contact the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and let them know.  In many cases, stray animals are brought to RCHS.  Additionally, citizens who find stray […]

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