Local News
Overridden!
June 26, 2024
Last Monday the Vermont Legislature reconvened to override six out of the seven gubernatorial vetoes issued since the regular session ended a month ago. Clearly the Democratic supermajority in the legislature and Governor Scott are not on the same page and see such issues as affordability differently. Among the bills overridden were ones increasing the…
Margaret Schiessl, 88
June 26, 2024
After a well-lived life, long-time Killington Vermont resident Margaret “Omi” Schiessl passed away at age 88 on March 4, 2024, in Parrish, Florida. Schiessl’s testament in life was to spread love to her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, Oma, sister, and friend born on Jan. 2, 1936, in Nürtingen, Germany. She…
Kevin Hewitt named Killington highway foreman
June 26, 2024
The town of Killington announced the appointment of Kevin Hewitt as the new highway foreman as of June 24. Hewitt is currently employed in the town’s highway department and brings an abundance of experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction management to the team, with a strong foundation of knowledge of Killington's needs, the town stated…
Vermont’s junior high rodeo finalists head to first-ever national championship
June 26, 2024
Four Vermont girls from New England’s only rodeo team will face competitors from most U.S. states and abroad By Juan Vega de Soto/VTDigger A weeklong junior high rodeo is being held this week in Des Moines, Iowa. Events run Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29 and Vermont had representation on that national stage for the…
Summer of illuminators:
June 26, 2024
Beacons of positivity in Vermont Summer in Vermont sparks contrasting desires: for some, bingeing beach books and streaming thrillers and comedies in air-conditioned living rooms are optimal choices. Others opt for self-improvement via thought-provoking content. Though beach reads and streamers are as essential for summer survival as sunscreen and shorts, this piece leans more towards…
Opinions/Columns
Working together toward affordable, quality ed solutions
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor, Back in late February, I had to stand up at Town Meeting and tell my community that I anticipated our taxes would increase by double digits. It wasn’t fun. We’re looking at a 15% increase and I’m not at all happy about it. I have to pay it, too. My town elected me…
VSBA seeks to address root cause of high ed spending
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor, As this school year ends, schools are celebrating graduations. This is an important moment for all our students, families, and educators across Vermont. It is a celebration that public education is at the center of our communities and the foundation of our democracy. As our high school graduates around the state go out…
AJGA is a good fit for GMNGC
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor, As many may know, this week was the annual AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) tournament at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) here in Killington. It is a wonderful event bringing in families from around the world. I have been lucky enough to volunteer there for a number of years and I always…
The impact of veto overrides
June 26, 2024
By Gov. Phil Scott Editor’s note: At his weekly press conference Wednesday, June 19 Governor Phil Scott addressed the impact the Legislature’s veto overrides will have on Vermont taxpayers, workers and families and their ability to afford to live in the state. What follows is a transcript of his remarks. The Legislature voted to override…
Vermont values under ‘atax:’ Vermonters rally to challenge threat to food, water, shelter
June 19, 2024
Dear Editor, A broad cross section of Vermonters gathered in the State House cafeteria to express their displeasure with the direction the state’s political leadership is taking them. (And that was April 25; things have not improved since.) Feeling ignored or otherwise discounted and marginalized, and in some cases, even mocked, the diverse group chose…
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State News
Program to store carbon in forests grows in the Green Mountain State
June 19, 2024
By Cecilia Larson/Community News Service Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. Forged by the American Forest Foundation and the Nature Conservancy, a program that pays people to set aside forest to store carbon…
Two prescription drug bills aim to lower pharmaceutical prices
June 19, 2024
Governor Scott signed both into law By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger New legislation signed by Gov. Phil Scott May 30 will help patients afford prescription drugs, as rising pharmaceutical prices push up health care costs across the state. As legislators scrambled to wrap up the legislative session earlier this month, they passed two bills that aim to reform…
Gov. Scott announces $1.7m in transportation fund grants
June 19, 2024
Three projects in Windsor County are among the 11 to receive awards Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Downtown Development Board announced Monday, June 17, the allocation of $1,787,989 in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation in 11 Vermont downtowns and villages across seven counties. “Revitalizing our downtowns is important…
Money available to protect against future flooding, no cost to towns
June 19, 2024
On Monday, June 3, Governor Scott and Vermont Emergency Management announced $90 million of federal funding is now available to Vermont municipalities to implement hazard mitigation measures that reduce future flood risk. These funds are available to all Vermont towns with no local match requirement. The federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides funds to…
Protect nesting loons and loon chicks by keeping your distance
June 19, 2024
Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, Vermont Fish & Wildlife (VTF&W) is asking boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer. “Loons were removed from Vermont’s endangered species list in…
Arts & Entertainment
Rockin’ the Region with Jeremiah Strauss
June 26, 2024
I had the pleasure of listening to Jeremiah Strauss two weeks ago at Rivershed and liked what I heard. You too can go see him, this Saturday June 29th at 6 p.m. This will be a solo show, but his band Red River North plays there too. The band plays with different lineups so July…
Symphony of Stars: Vermont Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Summer Festival Tour Featuring its Principal Musicians as Soloists
June 26, 2024
Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. - CASTLETON - Entering its 90th anniversary season, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) proudly announces its 2024 summer festival tour titled “Symphony of Stars.” An annual tradition with performances in beautiful settings across the state, this year’s summer festival tour takes place July 2 through July 7 in Castleton,…
‘Dragonfly Habitat at the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2024’ art exhibition
June 26, 2024
Saturday, June 29 - Tuesday, July 30 - Quechee – The stunning world of dragonflies comes to life in a unique and captivating art exhibition, “Dragonfly Habitat at the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2024.” This collection of prints is the result of two summers of dedicated research and observations of dragonfly flight patterns and…
Extra Stout visits Fair Haven for second show in the series
June 26, 2024
Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. - FAIR HAVEN - Extra Stout, Vermont’s premier Irish Band, will be making their premiere performance at the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park on Thursday, June 27 starting at 7 p.m.. For a quarter of a century, Extra Stout has been performing traditional Irish music in and around…
Ludlow and Cavendish hold community meeting on flood resilience
June 26, 2024
Friday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Mapping for Resilience research team will host a community meeting for residents and people who work in the greater Ludlow and Cavendish area at the Ludlow Community Center. This event is being held so that people can connect or reconnect, share stories and memories of responding to …
