By Katy Savage After Rutland city residents were prevented from speaking at a contentious town hall at the Paramount Theater Nov. 2 Mayor Mike Doenges is planning to hold a second meeting at the Rutland Recreation Community Center on […]
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25th anniversary of the Vermont Bone Marrow Donor program to be held at RRMC
November is National Marrow Donor Month and this year it marks the 25th anniversary of the National Marrow Donor Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The first marrow donor registration event was held on Nov. 17, 1998, and the […]
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Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive celebrates 20th year
Marks 10th year since record breaking drive of 2013 Vermont’s biggest blood drive is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — with a Rutland resident’s story of survival highlighting the need for blood. The Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive, which […]
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Paul Gallo named Volunteer of the Year
For business leader, altruist and creative guru Paul Gallo, Rutland is where the magic happens Unless this is your first visit to this area, the likelihood is high that you have touched, listened to, viewed, tasted, learned about, and […]
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VTSU refines Optimization 2.0 recommendations, buyout plan
On Oct. 31, his last day at Vermont State University (VTSU), Interim President Mike Smith released the refined set of program offerings, called Optimization 2.0. Vermont State University combines the best of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont […]
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VCIL launches statewide in-home vaccine service
The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) announced the launch of a statewide, in-home vaccine service for people of all ages. “Covid-19 and flu are still dangerous health risks, especially for people with disabilities and older adults”, said […]
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$20 million fuel assistance available for Vermonters
With winter around the corner and heating costs projected to increase this season, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and Representative Becca Balint (D-Vermont) Oct. 25 announced that Vermont will receive more than $20.7 million in Low […]
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Local roadway construction continues this week
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT)and local town crews still have a few planned construction activities underway this week in Rutland and Windsor Counties. They are as follows: I-89 White River Junction – NHDOT are working on a multi-year bridge replacement […]
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Hartland town manager candidate withdraws application
Select Board considers repairs to outdoor classroom lean-to on town land By Curt Peterson According to Hartland Select Board chair Phil Hobbie, the town was in negotiations with a desirable candidate for the vacant town manager position when the […]
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Killington named top family ski resort
Killington Resort has been named one of the 2023-2024 best family ski resorts by FamilySkier.com. “Our readers consistently report having a great skiing experience at Killington, and we like both the breadth of the lift system as well as […]