Jamisyn Baker, 17, of Rutland was crowned Miss Vermont Collegiate America 2023 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2022.  Jamisyn will represent Vermont at the national Miss Collegiate America pageant in June.  Jamisyn is currently an active student at Rutland High School. She is a part of the Spanish National…

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By Curt Peterson After public comments from four residents, three of whom were in favor of the reconfiguration of the Hartland Three Corners intersection, selectman Clyde Jenne moved to accept the $1,283,889.50 bid to complete the project at the Monday, Feb. 21 Select Board meeting.  Chair Phil Hobbie seconded the motion.  Hobbie and Jenne were…

Hot Dog Hill at Okemo Ski Resort will will be hopping with excitement this Saturday from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate the addition of a new feature for their Vermont Family Adventure Run by Toyota. There will be a DJ jamming tunes, hot dogs for lunch, and skiing or riding through the obstacle course park as…

By L. Kent Wolgamott, Last Word Features Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND—The Marshall Tucker Band had its hits in the ‘70s. But when singer Doug Gray looks out at the audiences at the band’s shows, he doesn’t see a room full of those who grew up on the songs.  He sees a…

Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—No. 1 James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese will visit the Paramount Theatre from Nashville with his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show. Check this show out for the timeless music of the 6-time Grammy winner, with a performance you have to hear to believe! It’s not your typical tribute band…

By Deborah J. Benoit  Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have been on our tables and in our gardens for so long, it's nearly impossible to think of them as growing in the wild. Once upon a time they did just that.  That's not to say that a typical supermarket tomato or a tasty, red Mortgage Lifter or…

By Victoria Gaither It was a dream come true when Als Allan, a certified professional dog trainer and owner at Mountainside Mutts in Rutland on Route 4 took over the Norman Rockwell Museum building a year ago. "This building had been on sale for over eight years. There were very few people with a commercial…

By Paul Holmes Two bald eagles take advantage of the warm weather and hunt for food on the open waters  of the Ottauquechee River on River road across from the Riverside Cemetery on Feb. 15.

Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND—The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to announce the return of the annual local favorite, “Real Rutland Feud” to the Paramount Theatre on Saturday at 7 p.m.   The "Real Rutland Feud" is based on the popular TV game show “Family Feud.” After a memorable show in…

A registration requirement for residential contractors had been debated for many years before Act 182, a light-touch registration was passed by the Vermont Legislature and signed by Governor Scott in 2022. Act 182 requires that residential contractors register with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).  At its heart, the residential contractor registration is a consumer protection…

Newly released data from the Department of Health show that most Vermont adults report they are in good health, according to a news release Feb. 16. Over the last decade, adults have taken steps to reduce health risks and increase preventive behaviors. At the same time, disparities highlight the public health challenges Vermont continues to…

The Killington Active Seniors celebrated the 90th birthday of Kathy Kirchner at its weekly luncheon held at the Lookout on Feb. 15. Kathy, although a new resident of Killington, was a season pass holder at Killington into her early 80s along with her late husband, Ted. Growing up in Connecticut, she became a teacher and…

Performing both Friday and Saturday night. Inside Out is a top 40 dance cover band that has been entertaining crowds across New England since 2010 by pumping out a non-stop stream of today's high energy dance hits. Nobody does it better than Inside Out! For more info visit: killington.com.

Saturday, Feb. 25—RUTLAND—Come to the park and compete for prizes in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and riders (13 years and under) will get a feel for park riding and experience the rules and navigation of the park. Mini Shred Madness is all about having fun in a competition setting. Not to mention,…