By Sen. Nader Hashim and Rep. Martin LaLonde Editor’s note: Senator Hashim is the chair of the state Senate Judiciary Committee and Rep. LaLonde is chair of the state House Judiciary Committee. When floodwaters tore through Vermont in July 2023 and again exactly a year later, they left more than physical destruction in their wake.…

Staff report On Wednesday, May 28, Killington residents will vote on who will fill two new seats on the Select Board. A measure to expand the Select Board from three to five members was approved at Town Meeting Day. Polls for this special election will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the…

It’s Oh-FISH-al, the season has started! The Mack family (Dad Chris; Natalie, 7; and Jacob, 4) smiled with their catch at the Kiwanis Fishing Derby, Saturday May 3.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) will host a public meeting Monday, May 19, at 6 p.m. about four upcoming bridge projects on Route 100 and 100A in Plymouth and Bridgewater, addressing  the short- and long-term construction schedule and traffic impacts. The presentation will be held at the Plymouth Select Board meeting at Plymouth Town Hall, 68…

Saturday, June 7, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The family of Henry and Jo Biathrow welcome the Killington community to join them in remembering and celebrating the lives of Henry and Jo at the Killington Grand Hotel. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather, share memories, and honor two incredible lives. The Grand Hotel is…

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas visited four local businesses in Rutland on May 9 as part of an ongoing statewide listening tour to gather feedback from small business owners following recent upgrades to the Secretary of State’s online business filing system. The tour reflects her office’s effort to streamline processes and strengthen support…

A common concern regarding the Rutland City TIF District is: what happens if the development doesn’t generate enough tax revenue to pay back the bond? This week’s article seeks to answer that question, as well as explain some of the safety nets that are in place to make sure the City remains financially secure. By…

Following the success of its gBETA accelerator program last fall, StartUp Rutland—an initiative of the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region—launched a four-week sprint this spring unlike any other: the gALPHA accelerator, powered by gener8tor, a global accelerator and venture capital fund. Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders, the intensive program brought…

By Brett Yates On second thought... Approved just two months ago on Town Meeting Day, Pittsfield’s local option tax didn’t live long enough to see implementation. Following a petition drive led by business owners, 37 residents voted on May 10 to overturn the 1% surcharge on rooms, restaurant meals, and alcohol, which would have taken…

UPDATE: Rutland teachers, Board avert strike Sides reached a tentative agreement just before the strike was set to begin Wednesday. Classes were not canceled. The agreement was announced in a short press release from Vermont-NEA, stating, "Details of the agreement have not been released. The agreement is pending ratification by the members of the Rutland…

Staff report May rains washed away the remaining snow at Killington, forcing the resort to shut down Saturday, May 10.  Just a week prior on Sunday, May 4, the resort had been hopeful for a longer spring season, posting on Facebook: “We’re keeping the stoke alive with daily operations through Sunday, May 11. After that, lifts…

WAITSFIELD — Lawson’s Finest Liquids earned international recognition earlier this month, winning Vermont’s only medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup, the world’s premier professional beer and cider competition. The brewery’s Fayston Maple Imperial Stout claimed a silver medal in the British-Style Imperial Stout category, celebrated for its robust flavor and strong Vermont roots. The…

WOODSTOCK—This year Woodstock’s Village Green will again come alive with stories, music, and local spirit as Bookstock returns May 16 through 18. This popular three-day festival welcomes book lovers, poets, and curious minds for a vibrant weekend of author talks, poetry readings, hands-on workshops, music, children’s activities, food vendors, and more. Events kick off Friday…

By Ellie Trinkle It has long been suggested that the power of food transcends beyond simply “tasting good”; it can heal, invite, and inspire. Stephen Chbosky’s new Netflix film “Nonnas” depicts this multitude of food in a heartwarming and tender way. The film follows middle-aged Joe Scaravella, played by Vince Vaughn, whose mother’s recent tragic…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is part 10 in a series on the factors that enabled Killington to become The Beast of the East. Quotations are from author interviews conducted in the 1980s for the book Killington, A Story of Mountains and Men. Although Killington was conceived of as a ski area dedicated…