The question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has become one that requires innovative solutions to address such issues as, the shortage of essential workers, the changing socio-economic landscape, and the value of lifelong learning. Over the past three years, for example, the challenge of finding a reputable electrician, plumber,…

By Polly Mikula Three prominent volunteers in Killington were recognized last week for their service to the town.  “We didn’t get to recognize last year’s volunteers at the Fourth of July festivities so we recognized them all last week,” explained Stephen Nisimblat, co-chair of the Killington Recreation Commission, which presented the awards.  Fourth of July…

  Banyai owes fines totaling $100,600 plus $200/day until property is compliant By Emma Cotton/VTDigger A Vermont judge has ordered the arrest of Daniel Banyai, the owner of the paramilitary training facility Slate Ridge in West Pawlet.  In a decision issued Thursday, July 6, Judge Thomas Durkin of the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court…

  The State Police investigation is continuing Wednesday, July 5, 2023, into this week’s non-fatal shooting by a member of the Rutland City Police Department. The men who were shot are identified as Randy A. Perez-Coiscou and Andy H. Perez-Coiscou. They are twin 21-year-old brothers from Springfield, Massachusetts. Both men remain hospitalized at the University…

  By Katy Savage  The man charged with killing a Rutland City police officer and injuring two others in a two-mile high-speed pursuit to Woodstock Avenue on Friday, July 7 pleaded not guilty in Rutland Criminal Court on Monday, July 10. Tate Rheaume, 20, attended court virtually from his hospital bed at the University of…

  By Polly Mikula Town officials held a special meeting Tuesday morning where they announced plans for recovery work after two weather events severely damaged town and state roads. The first event, Friday and into Saturday, saw flash floods and mudslides cut off East Mountain Road and Route 4, respectively. The second event, Sunday into…

  Area residents rally in face of storm: Friday's flash flood through Monday's state of emergency By Katy Savage and Victoria Gaither It began with isolated flashfloods and a mudslide in Killington Friday, July 7, but rains continued — and worsened — Sunday and Monday escalating to become a State of Emergency. Estimates of  5-12…

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By Cassandra Tyndall The big news this week is that two planets change signs. Firstly, Mars moves from Leo into Virgo and secondly, Mercury moves from Cancer to Leo. When planets change signs, it offers a change in tone and in this case, it’s the tone of action and communication that shifts. Until Aug. 28,…

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Vermont State Police identifies officer, provides additional information on fatal car crash involving member of Rutland City Police Department The investigation into a July 8 fatal crash that killed a Rutland City Police Department officer remains active and ongoing tonight. Numerous law-enforcement resources have been brought to bear on this complex case. The officer who…

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By Cassandra Tyndall Figuring out a balance between your material and emotional life will be highlighted under this week’s Full Moon. On the one hand, you may feel the pressure to produce, perform or provide. While on the other, the emotional terrain of Cancer season doesn’t always bode well to what the world wants from…

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  We pulled up our bright white socks, the old school mid-shin kind that in my dad’s day might have had two red or blue stripes at the top. We pulled them up high, over our jeans and then sat down to put our sneakers on. Well, not too high, but just enough that there…