As the year comes to a close, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking annual reports on surface water use. Under the newly enacted Act 135 of 2022, any person withdrawing surface water must file an annual report […]
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Looking Back: From the old to the new
Where did cords with old-fashioned plugs go? I was surprised not too long ago when I bought a new electric toothbrush. I took it out of the box and searched for the plug that would go into an electric […]
The Funologist: Practice: Part 2
Natural motivator “Every day, you should do something that scares you a little and excites you a lot.” -Eleanor Roosevelt I was ready to wander. My completed book manuscript had been sent to the printer. I packed for a […]
Paint with renowned watercolorist Robert J. O’Brien at Gallery at the Vault
Saturday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.—SPRINGFIELD—Watercolorist Robert J. O’Brien will teach a one-day workshop on painting the vibrant colors of fall using watercolors. This workshop is open to all abilities, although some experience with watercolors is suggested. The workshop […]
Veterans benefits fair held in Fair Haven
Representatives from VBA will be on-site to help initiate, check the status of, and answer questions related to disability claims. Sunday, Oct. 29 atm 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven American Legion Post 49, White River Junction Veterans Affairs […]
Rutland to hold Running Scared 5K, Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland City Recreation & Parks will celebrate the 62nd year of the Rutland City Halloween Parade. Expect street closures around the downtown area beginning at 5:15 p.m. and re-opening at approximately 8:30 p.m. […]
Road construction is ongoing in Rutland and Windsor Counties
A weekly report from the Agency of Transportation (AOT) lists of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates in the local region. The following are those that affect driving in Rutland […]
Culvert construction on East Mountain Road is on schedule, closures remain
Mosher Excavating will finish work on the upper section of East Mountain Road (from Roundabout to the bridge) this week and will move to the lower section (Bear Mountain Road and down to Route 4) next week Oct. 23-Nov. 3, […]
Ascutney Fire District fined for violating water supply rule
The Agency of Natural Resources Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) fined Ascutney Fire District #2, the owner and operator of a public water system in Weathersfield, of the Vermont Water Supply Rule (VWSR) on Oct. 13. It has been directed […]
Senior Scene: Falling into winter
“October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a pumpkin,” said Rainbow Rowell. There is a chill in the air and maybe even the smell of wood smoke. The days are shorter and the night’s […]