Just before 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, state police were dispatched to a report of a theft from a person at the Hannaford supermarket in Rutland. The report indicated that a male subject had stolen a purse from a […]
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Sheriff deputies return to Bridgewater, Sept. 1
The Windsor County Sheriff’s Office will resume daily traffic patrols in Bridgewater and Bridgewater Corners. “We’re looking to run the program for a couple of months and see how it goes, and see what the numbers are,” Sheriff Michael Chamberlain […]
Man injured by gunshot in Mt. Holly
The Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Mt. Holly. Troopers responded to the area of Gates Road at 7:34 p.m. on Aug. 30, following a report of a shooting. Cody Ahonen, 27, a resident of […]
Killington proposes LED sign at Public Safety Building
The new Public Safety Building in Killington is nearing completion, and at the town meeting on Aug. 26, the board announced its application for a 40×80 LED message sign at that location. If successful, this could pave the way for […]
After a close primary vote, recount petition is revoked
By Curt Peterson Jennifer Grant ran against three other candidates for the Democratic nomination for two seats in the House of Representatives in Windsor-1 District, including Hartland, Windsor and West Windsor. Grant lost her bid for the nomination to Elizabeth […]
Reservations, masks required at Okemo this winter
By Katy Savage If you want to ski or ride at Okemo this winter you’ll have to make a reservation first. Vail Resorts, which owns Okemo, Mount Snow and Stowe along with 31 other resorts, released its winter operating plan […]
Farm-to-trunk food giveaway Sept. 3
Killington Resort partners with Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) to expand food access with local products helping farms in the region and those facing food insecurity KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced on Aug. 26, a farm-to-trunk community grocery giveaway happening on Thursday, […]
Former Cortina Inn set to open as a new residential care facility
By Katy Savage A new residential care facility is coming to Mendon next month. Bhakta Care, LLC is opening Vista Senior Living at the former Cortina Inn with a total of 67 units. Manish Saxena, who is overseeing construction, said […]
Green Mountain College sold at auction for $4.5 million
Whiskey entrepreneur plans agriculture project POULTNEY— The Green Mountain College campus, which closed last year because of declining enrollment and financial challenges, has sold at auction for $4.55 million, much lower than the $20 million appraised value. Raj Peter Bhakta, […]
Odell A. D. Johnston, Sr., 76
Odell A. D. Johnston, Sr., 76, of Pittsford, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 11, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1943 in Rhinebeck, New York, the son of Odell A. D. and Doris (Risch) Johnston. […]