By Victoria Gaither Work is in full bloom at the Chaffee Art Center on South Main Street in Rutland on the new pollinator gardens. In March, the Rutland County Audubon Society or RCAS received word that a 2022 collaborative grant […]
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Habitat for Humanity: Looking for a few more hands, hearts, and minds
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann When Hurricane Irene ravaged large swaths of our region more than 10 years ago, national and local media alike praised Vermonters’ courage, hardiness, and community spirit. Even the New York Times ran a justifiably joyful feature, […]
Baxter beauties, neighborly sights
They are living about three blocks apart and are almost twins in size and shape. One is on Maple Street (between Pine and Baxter) in Rutland and the other is on Baxter (between Library and Park). There is actually a […]
Eric Maguire announces candidacy for Rutland House Seat
Eric Maguire of Rutland is running for Vermont House of Representatives to represent the city’s southeast quadrant that votes at Christ the King school. Prior to this year’s redistricting, it was Rutland 5-2, but now will be called Rutland-5. Rep. […]
Celebrate the summer solstice and Make Music Day Tuesday, June 21 at the Godnick Adult Center
Tuesday, June 21 — RUTLAND —The Godnick Adult Center in Rutland, the Wild Woods Song Circle, and three local bands will celebrate the Rutland version of Make Music Day on Tuesday, June 21, from 12:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the […]
BIPOC hair clinic comes to Rutland – Juneteeth event is nearly sold out
By Victoria Gaither The NAACP Rutland Area Branch is hosting a second Juneteeth hair clinic for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community this year after the first hair clinic last year was a success. “We provided hair […]
Giancola Mini Marathon Blood Drive scheduled July 12
RUTLAND—With blood supplies notoriously low during the summer, the third annual Pete Giancola Mini Marathon Blood Drive has been scheduled for mid-July. Donors will receive a free Hydro Flask from Come Alive Outside and a $10 gift card thanks to […]
Climb Out of the Darkness event held in Rutland
Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.— RUTLAND — The Climb Out of the Darkness is the world’s largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families operated by Postpartum Support International. In its 10th year, the […]
Candidates for lieutenant governor debate on Paramount stage
Wednesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Next Wednesday watch back-to-back Republican and Democratic debates starting at 6 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. With incumbent Lt. Gov. Molly Gray stepping aside to run for Congress, Vermont’s […]
Little Harry’s closes after 25 years
By Katy Savage After 25 years, Little Harry’s restaurant in Rutland is permanently closed. The owners announced the closure in a Facebook post on June 1. “We are looking forward to the next chapter of life” the post read. “Thank […]