Students in Windsor and surrounding counties can apply for the 2025 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes individuals for their volunteerism and community service. The Crown Point Board of Realtor annually awards two $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong history of leadership, charitable service, and dedication to their communities. Eligible applicants include 2025…

By Karen D. Lorentz As a grandparent who is part of a four-generation skiing bond, I always enjoy hearing from other families who have enjoyed recreational skiing, especially when the connection of loving the sport engenders stories with lots of coincidences that resonate. Or make me see how small the world really is! My dad…

The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the Rutland Health Service Area revealed that Rutland County, while comprising only 9% of Vermont’s population, accounts for 21% of the state’s homeless individuals in emergency housing. This staggering disparity reflects a seven-fold increase in Rutland County’s homeless population in five years, rising from 96 individuals in 2019…

The Killington Pico Rotary Club recently welcomed international Rotary exchange students for a weekend of winter activities, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Each February, the club hosts students spending the academic year in Vermont and New Hampshire as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. During their stay, students and their host families attended a…

The town of Tunbridge has received a $255,411.20 grant from the Vermont Municipal Energy Resilience Program for energy efficiency improvements. Of the total, $43,373 will be used for a 10.7 kW solar array to power the town offices and town hall. The project will be located next to an existing solar project at the local town…

Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT) has officially opened registration for its spring 2025 season, bringing its empowering, confidence-building program to Rutland and Windsor counties. The 10-week program uses physical activity and interactive lessons to help girls in grades 3 through 8 build essential life skills, develop confidence, and form positive peer connections. The season…

To date, 160 towns, home to more than 79% Vermont residents, have adopted the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion (DOI), according to a news release last month. In addition, six other municipalities have adopted a DOI but have used language which differs from the original to such an extent that we were not able to list them with the towns…

The 2025 Vermont State Hockey Championship Weekend was hosted by Rutland Amateur Hockey Association (RAHA) at Spartan Arena, Feb. 28-March 2. The tournament  saw 34 teams competing for division titles. Among them, three local RAHA teams represented Rutland throughout the tournament, with two bringing home state championship titles. The RAHA 10U Tier 2 team kicked…

Following the success of its inaugural accelerator program in 2024, StartUp Rutland is expanding its collaboration with gener8tor to introduce two new programs in 2025: gALPHA in the spring and gBETA in the fall. These programs aim to support entrepreneurs at different stages of their startup journey, reinforcing Rutland’s growing reputation as a hub for…

WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will showcase Vermont’s quilting artistry in the upcoming A Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition, running from June 28 through Sept. 1. Quilters from across the state are invited to submit their work for consideration from March 3-30. Now in its 39th year, the annual quilt exhibition will feature approximately 50…

By Karen D. Lorentz Spins and doubles and lots of giggles. That was the fun of tubing at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Tubing Park, and even though it was single-digits cold and the wind blew her over occasionally, Calen never complained and kept going back for another ride. She and her twin Elana were on the…

By Andrew Martel / Community News Service Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton Toad’s Burger Bar in Poultney has become a go-to eatery for locals and a magnet for those passing through. Owners Andrew Breting and Caden Capman have been blown away by the success.…

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger In the wake of Vice President JD Vance’s ski trip to Sugarbush resort this weekend, the Mad River Valley was transformed into a hotbed of protests against the Trump administration. In the largest planned demonstration Saturday morning, March 1, Vermonters and visitors stood along a stretch of Main Street by the Mad…

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a leader in solid waste, recycling, and resource management services, has been named to the Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025. The recognition places Casella among the top employers in the country and highlights the company’s commitment to employee development, safety, and workplace culture. Casella was the only company…

Killington voters elected to add two additional Selectboard members to the board, bringing the number to five from its current 3-members. In addition, voters chose two new Selectboard members. Rick Bowan defeated incumbent Robert Hecker for a 1-year term, and Patrick Cushing defeated incumbent Christopher Karr for a 3-year term. Both Hecker and Karr could…