PLYMOUTH UNION—The Plymouth Memorial Garden and Community Center Sign was dedicated Sunday, June 11. The garden is in memory of Eliza Ward, a life-long resident. Several of her family were present for the celebration. Engraved bricks memorializing loved ones surround the […]
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Local News
New “Six Peaks Killington” announced
Preliminary steps for Phase 1 of village underway By Karen Lorentz KILLINGTON—With a December 2016 mediation process leading to the settlement of some complex issues, including an old lawsuit, the appeals to SP Land Company’s Act 250 permit for a […]
Local News
New Killington fire station proposed
Citizen committee selects top site after considering a dozen By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—Do we really need a new fire station? Was the first question the Fire Department Facility Review Committee asked themselves when they formed in December 2014. Two […]
State News
New Vermont law provides First Amendment protections to students and teachers
Gov. Phil Scott recently signed into law legislation that provides greater First Amendment protections for student journalists and their teachers and advisers in Vermont. “The Vermont Press Association is pleased the state Legislature moved quickly this year to provide proper […]
Local News
Food providers see new opportunities, challenges in universal recycling law
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND—The Hunger Council of Rutland County describes Act 148, also known as the Universal Recycling Law, as the most significant change to Vermont’s solid waste system in recent history. The law focuses on reducing food waste, with […]
Local News
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum adds new board members
RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum in Rutland has announced the appointment of Lorrie Byrom, Francesca Bove, Paul Gallo and Tricia Huebner to its board of directors. Lorrie Byrom is the owner-director of Camp Betsey Cox for Girls, a long-standing girls’ summer camp […]
Sports
Rideout named new men’s golf coach at Green Mountain
POULTNEY—Director of Athletics Kip Shipley announced a transition among his staff for the upcoming year as Brad Rideout has been named the new men’s golf coach taking over for the recently departed Chris Jenkins. Jenkins left his head coaching position […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
New era begins for King of Dirt series as 35 modifieds return to Devil’s Bowl
Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m.—WEST HAVEN—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will help usher in a new era in 2017 for the King of Dirt (K.O.D.) racing series with the first-ever K.O.D. “358” Small Block Modified race Tuesday night, June 13 at 7 […]
News Briefs
Okemo gets new director of culinary services
Willie Dunn’s Grille at golf club featured for summer LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort welcomes Ashley Elicker as its new director of culinary services. She will oversee all aspects of the resort’s culinary operations on a year-round basis. Originally from New Canaan, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Last word: Pink Martini talks on its new album
By Alan Sculley The Paramount Theatre will welcome the 12-musician group Pink Martini to the stage Sunday, June 4 for a 7 p.m. show. Columnist Alan Sculley gives some insight as to the group, its frontman, and the latest album: […]