Earlier in the session, one of our colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Woodman Page of Newport, referred to one of the changes in the Medicaid program as a big deal when explaining his sections of the budget on the House floor. The change he was referring to may or may not have been…

  While many area residents and visitors sadly noted the end of the ski season, others are rejoicing that summer is finally here. We’re the ones who counted the days until we could enjoy Vermont’s picturesque scenery, quaint downtowns, and abundant arts offerings – in comfortable sandals and sundresses. There are older adults reading this,…

Remembrance for Clary Jonker to be held June 10 A remembrance will be held for Clary Jonker on Saturday, June 10 from 3-5 p.m. at the Killington Welcome Center.  There will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres and share memories of Clary.  If you plan to attend,  view and RSVP to the evite online at tinyurl.com/claryjonker or…

  By Katy Savage​ An 1840s mercantile that once supported the agricultural community back when Rochester was dominated by   farms and the logging industry, has been transformed into an inn. ​ The Stable Inn in Rochester opened in May after five years of renovation and development.  A grand opening celebration is scheduled for June…

  By Erin Petenko/VTDigger The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality advisory on Monday afternoon, June 5, warning the poor air quality could be dangerous for at-risk groups. Wildfire smoke from Quebec was reported as far as the Upper Valley on Tuesday morning, June 6. Widespread fires in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec and…

  LEICESTER— One man was killed and a second was injured in a shooting Sunday night, June 4, in Leicester. Police said the shooting was a targeted act directed at the victims, and there is no broader threat to the general public. State police responded after they received a 911 call reporting a disturbance on Route…

Registration for gift-of-life blood drive now open Appointments are now available for the third annual Pete Giancola Gift-of-Life Mini Marathon Blood Drive, which will be held July 11 at Noel’s at the Franklin Events Center and the Rutland Elks Lodge.  Vermont’s second-largest blood drive, after the winter Gift-of-Life Marathon, is intended to help replenish supplies…

Says immigration is a possible opportunity during visit to Rutland By Curt Peterson Gov. Phil Scott spoke to an audibly supportive crowd at Rutland’s Southside Steak House Monday morning, June 5, hosted by the Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR).  Scott cited the state’s economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, student depopulation…

  By Katy Savage After more than a year-long wait, developers were granted a permit to start phase one of a  102-unit ski on, ski off housing development in Killington.  The developer, Ottauquechee Realty Associates, LLC, was awarded an Act 250 permit for Phase 1 of the three-phase project on June 1, pending a 30…

  Staff report  Parking rates and fines are going up in Rutland.  The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted on Monday, June 5 to increase the meter rates to $1.50 per hour, up from 50 cents an hour.  The board also voted 6-4 to double fines to $30 for an expired meter. A second violation would…

  New snowmaking technology and a passionate team helped make it possible By Brooke Geery Most people don’t associate skiing and snowboarding with the month of June, but at Killington Resort, it’s always the goal. That being said, it’s no easy feat. Ask anyone who showed up on June 4 last year and they’re sure…

By Cassandra Tyndall For several months now, there has been a bright shining star in the Western horizon in the evening. That star is Venus and she’s the star to keep an eye on now. Reason being, she’s going to be taking a longer than usual journey through the sign of Leo. Instead of her…

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  A classmate recently told me that she didn’t remember any sports for girls during our high school years at Mount St. Joseph Academy in the early 1960s. I didn’t recall any either so I checked the yearbooks online to see if we were correct.  The ski team was the only sports related activity showing…