By Brooke Geery It’s been 18 years since the Sound Barrier — Rutland’s last official skateboard shop — closed its doors on Center Street. That void has now been filled. On Friday, June 25, members of the Chamber & Economic […]
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Rutland area ukulele group rejoins, seeks members
By Victoria Gaither If you have a ukulele, The Rutland Area Ukulele Hummin’ Strummin’ Sing-Along Band wants you to join their group. Now that coronavirus restrictions are easing, and people are getting vaccinated, the members are excited to be back […]
Manchester welcomes in the holiday season
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—The town of Manchester’s annual Manchester Merriment celebration kicked off this year on Saturday, Nov. 30 with the Community Tree Lighting Celebration and continues all month. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Manchester’s annual Lighted Tractor Parade […]
35 Vermont towns pass climate resolutions
On Town Meeting Day, Vermont residents from 35 towns voted overwhelmingly in favor of resolutions seeking climate solutions. The exact wording of each resolution varied, but all the resolutions acknowledged the severity of climate change, urged the State of Vermont […]
RAFFL and NOFA-VT to host CRAFT workshops in Rutland and Bennington counties
Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—The Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) is a national apprenticeship program that seeks to educate farm workers who are interested in becoming farmers in the future. CRAFT provides the structure for meaningful mentor relationships […]
Regional Visiting Nurse Association to merge with Manchester Health Services
RUTLAND—The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has received Certificate of Need approval from the Green Mountain Care Board for a merger with Manchester Health Services in Manchester, Vt. “We are delighted to move forward with […]
Snowshoe for the Cure set to kick cancer’s butt
Sunday, Feb. 26—MANCHESTER—The Komen Vermont Snowshoe for the Cure on Sunday, Feb. 26 is only a few weeks away. Participants can register for either the 3K or 5K walk or the 3K run. Join in the February fun for the […]
The Minter record vs. the Scott record
Dear Editor, Sue Minter recently said that she will “support Vermont families and businesses” as governor. However, her record suggests otherwise. In 2009, Minter voted for the disastrous budget bill. In the middle of the Great Recession, the bill raised […]
2016 Komen VT Race yields two world rankings
MANCHESTER — This year’s Komen Vermont Race for the Cure, held July 23 in Manchester, Vt., was one for the record books with two Vermont racers setting world records for their age group. Pat Zemianek, age 75 On July 30, […]
Vt. Race for the Cure features Judy Collins live at Stratton
Cancer Awareness Ribbon Saturday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—It’s been said that the annual Vermont Race for the Cure is a tough act to follow. Until now. This year’s race, on July 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m., is followed by […]