Editors note: the following is an open letter to Ernie Herrman, CEO and president of TJMaxx Dear Mr. Herrman, I am writing to tell you that I have stopped shopping in TJMaxx stores since the election in November of 2016. […]
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Local student robotics team to battle for world title
RUTLAND—A Rutland area robotics team will be headed to St. Louis, Mo., in April to compete in the FIRST® World Championships. FIRST sponsors robotics and technical competitions for students at all levels. The Robo-Rattlers compete at the FLL level, where […]
The true cost of local food
By Rachel Carter When choosing to purchase food, cost is often a deciding factor for consumers. Why buy a 12-ounce package of local bacon for $7.99 when you can get it for $4.98? Purchasing local food means you know where […]
Hunger Free Vermont sets local goals for 2017
RUTLAND—The charitable and emergency food system plays an important role in the safety net for Vermonters struggling to put enough food on their tables. On Jan. 9 Hunger Free Vermont’s Hunger Council of Rutland County met for the fourth time […]
Proctorsville resident talks about photographing local wildlife
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—CAVENDISH—On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., noted photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish town office meeting […]
Local “newly” weds to compete for charity
Pack The Paramount food drive reorganizes RUTLAND—Pack the Paramount, which has annually filled seats at the Paramount Theatre with tons of food for the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC Community Food Shelf and Salvation Army, is changing names and focus. It […]
Rockin the region with David Soltz
There are many worthy options for quality music in this area so it’s great when a new “local” arrives and adds to that. David Soltz is starting to make a name for himself in the Ludlow/Killington region. Soltz moved up […]
Brandon Music welcomes back local favorite Sarah Blacker
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is excited to bring back Sarah Blacker with Aaron Katz on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The singer-songwriter is a Brandon Music favorite and is known as Boston’s “sundress rocker.” Huffington Post states, […]
Cooler in the Mountains season pass winner announced
KILLINGTON — Congratulations to Mike Jarriel of Annapolis, MD, for being drawn as the winner of a Killington Season Pass for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. The giveaway was part of the 2014 Cooler in the Mountains concert series held at […]
KMS students bond before classes begin
KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School’s full-term students and staff returned to campus the first week of September, and the 2014-2015 season kicked off with a roster of community-building activities. A few weeks prior, a group of students had come up to KMS […]