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By Lani Duke Pool possibilities RUTLAND—Maybe it’s the time of the year. Do Rutland folks get more interested in replacing White Pool, maybe with a year-round one, each autumn when the all-too-brief community pool season closes for the winter? When […]

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By Lani Duke Benson buzz BENSON—ATV trails are closed now with the start of hunting season. Don’t be surprised to find enthusiastic four-wheelers on town roads. When you close down hunt camp, please pack up your unopened, non-perishable foods to […]

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By Lani Duke Musical chairs at City Hall Former Rutland City Public Works commissioner Alan Shelvey is taking over the position as interim zoning administrator from Robert Barrett. Barrett had filled the position since the August retirement of former zoning […]

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By Lani Duke New addiction treatment center? Dartmouth College medical student Jeff DeFlavio recently announced his plans to open a opiate addiction treatment alternative on Baxter Street in Rutland. He had opened a similar clinic in Claremont, N.H., in March, […]

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By Lani Duke Castleton College partners with Paramount Theatre CASTLETON — Castleton College recently announced a growing partnership with Rutland’s Paramount Theatre, aimed at expanding arts and cultural offerings for students and the community. Two Soundings events showcased in the Paramount […]

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By Lani Duke Fire station construction CASTLETON—Castleton’s new fire station and first response facility recently received its land use permit from the Act 250 board. Shovels may have broken ground already. Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2015. […]

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By Lani Duke Furloughed convicts move uphill from city offices New residents may move into 30 Washington St., the former McGee House, through an agreement between the Recovery House network of treatment facilities and the Vermont Achievement Center, which is […]

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By Lani Duke Growing graphics Green Screen Graphics of Rutland recently announced the hiring of Brian McCarthy, graphic designer; Nicole Pfeiffer, print production and customer relations; and Dustin Perkins, sign and display construction. Over the years, staff has grown to […]

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By Lani Duke Library tales CASTLETON — Castleton Free Library patrons can now download free e-books as well as free audio books through the internet. The library is also able to add content unique to the Castleton library through the […]

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By Lani Duke College classes resume CASTLETON — Castleton College President Dave Wolk recently recounted his school’s progress to an audience of more than 500 in the Casella Theater. He described the school as being “in transformation,” venturing into entrepreneurial areas […]

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