By Lani Duke and Katy Savage RUTLAND—The former Rutland Herald building in downtown Rutland could become the city’s first downtown hotel. DEW Construction, of Williston, has an option to purchase the building for $620,000. “That’s considered to be a depressed […]
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Local chef takes tips from Julia Child
By Katy Savage LUDLOW—Peter Dickinson remembers the time he made Julia Child an omelet. He was 17 years old and a dishwasher at the Woodstock Inn and she was a guest. “It was total happenstance,” Dickinson said. “I happened to […]
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New computer system causes tax bill glitch
By Katy Savage Killington Town Clerk Lucrecia Wonsor was on the phone all day Monday and Tuesday, a week ago, when hundreds of incorrect tax bills were sent to Killington homeowners. “People were concerned because there were some that had […]
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For the love of animals
By Katy Savage CASTLETON—Janet Carini is the go-to veterinarian for investigations into animal cruelty cases. The vet with 30 years of experience knows just what to look for. In 2011, Carini provided documents and performed medical exams on 54 Labrador […]
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New principal leads Barstow
By Katy Savage A new principal has started her position at Barstow Memorial School. Bianca McKeen Bianca McKeen, who has worked in Rutland city schools since 2003, was chosen among 13 applicants. “Ultimately, Bianca was chosen through this extensive process […]
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Teen golfers take on AJGA challenge, heat
By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—More than 140 golfers, ages 12-19, braved the heat wave for the American Junior Golf Association championship at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC), July 2-5. The championship brings the best junior golfers in the world to […]
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Pittsfield youth learn about town businesses
By Katy Savage PITTSFIELD—As Vermont’s youth flee, the Roger Clark Memorial Library has a new program to get Pittsfield children interested in the area’s businesses. About 30 students are participating in the All About Pittsfield program. Children take passports to […]
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Lyft comes to Rutland
By Katy Savage After navigating roadblocks preventing Lyft’s expansion in Vermont, a bill signed by the governor June 19 has made it possible for the ride hailing company to expand statewide. The popular transportation service available through an app went […]
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Worthy ice cream! Sweet and Salty to serve creemees, froyo year-round
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—Five years after opening Worthy Kitchen, bringing local food and casual dining to the region, the restaurant owners have opened a new year-round creemee and frozen yogurt shop. Sweet and Salty, located by the Woodstock Welcome Center […]
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It’s ok to toke… your own, in private; Recreational use, possession, growth of marijuana is legal July 1
By Katy Savage and Polly Mikula On Sunday, July 1, recreational use and possession of pot will be legal. H.511 (Act 86) legalizes the possession and gifting of small amounts of cannabis by Vermont residents over 21, and it permits […]