Staff report Amtrak announced in a “service adjustments due to coronavirus” update on June 17, that “While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted our train services due to significantly reduced demand.” Specifically, Vermont’s two passenger lines […]
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It’s “Spay the Mom” season at RCHS
There’s nothing cuter than kittens and puppies… until it’s time to find homes for them. Let the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) help! Our program is simple and free: If you’re a Rutland County resident, you can bring your mom cat […]
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Road construction planned for the week of June 22
Here is a list of road construction projects happening in the area. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Counties Bethel – Bridge replacement activities along VT 12. Motorists should expect some […]
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Eating out: Restaurants open in the Killington area
Jump to: KILLINGTON | MENDON | RUTLAND | WEST RUTLAND |PITTSFORD | BOMOSEEN | BRANDON | CASTLETON | FAIR HAVEN | NORTH CLARENDON | POULTNEY | PROCTOR | BARNARD | WOODSTOCK | QUECHEE | CHESTER | LUDLOW | LONDONDERRY | […]
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Mike Coppinger resigns from KPAA
In a letter sent on Tuesday, June 16, KPAA Board President Hannah Abrams announced Mike Coppinger has given his resignation to the KPAA. The reason for Mike’s unexpected departure is that he received an unsolicited job offer for a position […]
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Inn at Water’s Edge opens after extensive renovations
LUDLOW—It was November 2019 when Wright Construction began the project at the Inn at Water’s Edge. The historic building, on the shore of Echo Lake off Route 100 in Ludlow, deserved a major facelift after serving as a peaceful retreat […]
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Maple Sugar Makers donate maple syrup to hospitals
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) members said “thank you” to essential workers in hospitals throughout Vermont with a tasty donation as part of their new Maple Essential Gratitude Program. VMSMA collected and delivered over 60 gallons of 2020 maple […]
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Retired RRMC physician conserves land at state’s largest deer farm
Hank Dimuzio and Rhonda Roberts of LedgEnd Farm worked with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve 132 acres of their deer farm on Munger Street. Theirs is the largest deer farm in the state with over 400 animals. Dimuzio didn’t […]
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Killington residents file petition against short-term rental regulations
By Katy Savage and Polly Mikula Killington’s attempt to codify existing zoning regulations for short-term rentals has hit a snag. A group that calls itself the Concerned Killington Taxpayers Association, LLC, filed a petition on May 26 to put the […]
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Turning lane, roundabout suggested in Killington Road master plan
By Curt Peterson Killington selectmen and planning commissioners met via Zoom on Wednesday, June 10, to hear what progress has been made on the “Killington Road Master Plan.” According to traffic engineer Evan Detrick of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), […]