Sunday, March 26, 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) will host the 3rd annual Rollin’ Fatties event on March 26. Meet at 1 p.m. at Mountain Meadows XC Ski & Snowshoe Center for a group ride, followed by a […]
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Man arrested for drawing gun at Wobbly Barn
Police say a Norwich man was arrested Saturday night for pulling a gun during an altercation at a local night club. At 9:30 p.m. on March 11, Killington Police and Vermont State Police responded to a report of a male […]
1 percent local option sales tax to be rescinded
Act 46 Modified Union District to be created By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—Killington may be the first town in the state to rescind a local option tax. The 1 percent option taxes on sales as well as room, meals and […]
It’s all things local for Vermont Specialty Food Day at Killington
Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Swing by Killington Resort’s Snowshed Lodge to taste some delectable treats at the Ski Vermont Specialty Food Day, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11. From Vermont’s highly recognizable brands like Cabot Cheese, Ben & Jerry’s and […]
Keep the 1 percent local option sales tax
Top three reasons to consider Dear Editor, I am writing in support of the 1 percent local option sales tax, a tax I did not initially support years ago when first proposed, but one that I now find necessary and […]
Modeling a local and vibrant climate economy
Dear Editor, With a national political conversation that seems to become more divisive and fragmented with each passing day, engaging locally to create meaningful and inclusive democratic change is as important as it ever has been. At moments like this, […]
Local options tax receipts highlight early winter
By Evan Johnson At its Feb. 21 meeting, the Killington Select Board announced the local option tax results for the fourth quarter. Killington took in $153,655.43 in sales and use and $92,823.89 in room and meals receipts during October, November […]
Local colleges host spring job fairs
Annual events showcase employment and education opportunities CASTLETON, POULTNEY—The Castleton University career services office will host the annual Spring Career and Graduate School Fair Monday, March 20, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Spartan Athletic Complex. A variety of companies and […]
Local swimmers advance in meets
Heidi Alf who attends Woodstock Middle School, qualified in all her events, her best event; the 50 and 100 Backstroke; Emma Blodorn, who attends Killington Elementary School, is a first year competitive swimmer qualified in over 5 events. Ethan Courcelle, […]
Local youth celebrate “We Are One Rutland”
RUTLAND—The Boys and Girls Club of Rutland celebrated the launch of the book, “We Are One Rutland,” a book created by Rutland Youth, exploring diversity in Rutland and how it enriches the community. Many youngsters at the Boys and Girls […]