By Katy Savage As the 167-year-old Woodstock Pharmacy filled its final prescription on Saturday, Oct. 3. Plans to bring a new pharmacy to town are underway. High Mountain Corporation, which owns Rutland Pharmacy, Ludlow Pharmacy, River Street Pharmacy in Springfield […]
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Covid-19 restrictions loosen at area schools
By Katy Savage High school games have been underway since Gov. Phil Scott announced schools could enter phase three of reopening on Saturday, Sept. 26, but the atmosphere is different. There are no award ceremonies or concession stands and there […]
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FAQs about Killington’s proposed short-term rental registration
Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth answers questions on Article 1 short term rental registration What is a short-term rental? A short-term rental, sometimes called home-sharing or a vacation rental, is a rental of a home or apartment for periods of less […]
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Road construction updates for the week of Oct. 5
Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Motorists will see lane reductions Northbound and Southbound, with reduced speeds enforced […]
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‘Unemployed’ scout camp director’s Long Trail trek raises $30,000 for Vermont programs threatened by Covid-19
As it became clear that it would not be possible to operate its Scouts BSA resident camp safely this summer, Camp Director Clint Buxton, now unemployed, decided to turn a lifelong dream of a Long Trail through-hike into an opportunity […]
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Killington prepares for winter
By Polly Mikula The annual Killington kickoff for the winter season is usually held with fanfare. Hundreds gather in Killington Resort’s Grand Hotel and complimentary food and drinks are served creating a party-like atmosphere. The purpose is to provide an […]
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Three-way Windsor-Rutland House debate held
By Curt Peterson Three candidates are vying for the Windsor-Rutland District Vermont House seat being vacated after 15 years by Sandy Haas (Progressive). The White River Valley Herald and the Rochester Public Library hosted a virtual debate on Wednesday, Sept. […]
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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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Great maple in Ludlow park offers final foliage scene before removal
Pictured above is one of the most memorable foliage scenes in Ludlow’s Veterans Memorial Park. This will be the last time its glorious foliage will be seen in Ludlow. Due to the rotting trunk, the town has decided to remove […]
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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 […]