Dear Editor, I join my friends and neighbors to vote “Yes” on Article 7, the new school bond. I was initially skeptical but changed my mind for several reasons. The new school is a bargain. It will cost less than […]
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Local News
Game wardens investigate illegal deer shooting in Pomfret
The Vermont Warden Service is actively investigating an illegally shot deer in the town of Pomfret. On April 26, game wardens responded to reports of an adult female deer (doe) shot out of season on Cloudland Road. The doe […]
Featured, Local News
Suicide Six to get a name change
By Katy Savage Suicide Six in Pomfret is getting a new name this summer. The resort announced the name change in a June 28 post on its website, explaining a desire to be more sensitive to mental health issues. “Our […]
Local News, Sports
New York man dies in snowmobile accident at Suicide Six
Staff report A man died at a snowmbobile event at Suicide Six in Pomfret around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, according to Vermont State Police. James C. Darrow, Jr., 56, of Moreau, New York crashed into a tree while […]
Local News, News Briefs
Local organizations help pay heating bills
This past winter was especially cold. Recognizing that, along with knowing that people’s finances are strained due to the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation, a group of area aid organizations decided to collaborate on a campaign to offer home heating […]
Letter, Opinion
Pomfret: vote ‘no’ on Article 2
Dear Editor, Pomfret Voters: Please consider voting “No” on Article 2. [The article asks: Shall the voters change the 1-year terms of the two additional Selectboard members to staggered 2-year terms? (Note: If adopted, this article will take effect as […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Grange Theatre hosts BarnArts production of ‘ The Clean House ’
Feb. 15-17, 21-24—POMFRET— Sarah Ruhl’s “The Clean House” will be performed at The Grange Theatre Feb. 15, 16, 17 and Feb. 21, 22, 23, and 24. BarnArts Center for the Arts is producing the show. “The Clean House” was nominated […]
Local News
Investigators: Arson destroyed Woodstock newspaper offices
By Curt Peterson WOODSTOCK—The Vermont State Police Arson Investigation Unit has declared the Woodstock fire that destroyed the two-story building housing the offices of The Vermont Standard on July 16 as arson. Evidence taken from the building on July 18 […]
State News
Szott seeks to represent Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland
By Stephen Seitz BARNARD — Randall Szott has announced his candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives seat in the Windsor 4-1 legislative district. The district comprises the towns of Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland. Szott, a Democrat, is running to […]
Local News
New computer system causes tax bill glitch
By Katy Savage Killington Town Clerk Lucrecia Wonsor was on the phone all day Monday and Tuesday, a week ago, when hundreds of incorrect tax bills were sent to Killington homeowners. “People were concerned because there were some that had […]