A Richford man is facing charges including attempted murder with a hate-crime enhancement following an incident that occurred Wednesday morning, May 5, outside a private residence. The Vermont State Police received a call at 9:10 a.m. from the victim, 27-year-old Michael Wilson, who reported that a person he knew, Anthony Mason, also a 27-year-old Richford…

RUTLAND — On Friday, May 7, Rutland Subaru donated more than $12,800 from the 2020 Subaru Share the Love event to Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in support of the Enhancing Our Culture of Care campaign to upgrade the hospital’s psychiatric services inpatient unit (PSIU). Rutland Subaru was one of many Subaru dealers participating in the event nationwide.…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Warden Service has signed on to the 30x30 Pledge to adopt a series of low and no-cost actions policing agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement. The activities are designed to help policing agencies assess their current policies on gender equity of personnel…

Dear Editor, When some school board members state that the Rutland City School Board should have been doing other things, maybe they didn’t notice we were because they were so stuck in retaining the Raider mascot. Over this last year the School Board has operated schools in person during a pandemic, hired a new superintendent,…

By Madeleine May Kunin Editor’s note: Madeleine May Kunin, a Democrat, was the 77th governor of Vermont, serving 1985-1991.  It’s almost the end of lockdown. Light is coming through the open door. Fresh air is rushing in. Outdoors, we can breathe again, without being muffled by masks. Where I live, at Wake Robin, a senior living…

MOUNT HOLLY—On Tuesday, May 4 at 6 a.m. state police troopers from the Rutland barracks responded to the Belmont General Store, at 2400 Belmont Rd. in Mt. Holly, for a burglary complaint. Upon arrival, troopers found forced entry via a glass front door and a significant amount of damage to the interior of business. The…

Killington Police are investigating multiple reported larcenies from motor vehicles, that have occurred over the past week, Police Chief Whit Montgomery said Saturday, May 8. “We have also received complaints of suspicious behavior of subjects peering into doors and windows at private residences,” Montgomery said. “We ask the public to report and suspicious behavior, attempt…

In a post-pandemic world, sustainability and respect will be more important than ever By Brooke Geery Morel mushrooms are popping up everywhere right now (if you know where to look). With an increased interest in self-sustainable living as we come out of a global pandemic, it’s a great time to dip your toes in the…

The Killington Pico Area Association recently announced its plans for this summer’s Killington wine festival. This year’s celebration will once again not be the full large outdoor festival under the tents, but instead include a month-long celebration of wine with wine tastings at participating restaurants, a wine trail, the Wine & Nine golf tournament hosted…

Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. — VIRTUAL — Marv Elliott, treasurer of Rutland County Audubon, will present a free Zoom birding program on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. This photo talk will follow a camping trip by Marv and his wife, Sue, from their home in Vermont to Alaska. Their photos will show the…

Wednesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. —VIRTUAL— Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson, a weekly interactive, multi-platform medical-themed talk show, will feature Natalie Kwit, public health veterinarian with the Vermont Dept. of Health, as a guest on its May 12 show. The show will air at 11 a.m. and will cover everything…

Friday, May 14 9 a.m. -3 p.m.—RUTLAND — On May 14th, Stockton Security, Rutland City Police Dept. and Project Vision will be holding the second annual Stuff-A-Cruiser to benefit BROC Community Action and, this year at the suggestion of Becky Stockton, the Rutland County Humane Society will also be a beneficiary. Donations of nonperishable foods,…

Saturday, May 15 at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK/VIRTUAL — The next program in the Billings Backyard Series presents Beekeeping and Pollinators with Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries, Plainfield, NH. Curious about keeping bees? Passionate about pollinators? Troy will discuss the basic concepts of beekeeping and caring for hives as well as the joys one can discover keeping…

Locals celebrate ‘surviving’ the pandemic hospitality season  Sunday, May 16 at 11 a.m. —KILLINGTON — Dream Maker Bakers and Killington Boot Camp Wellness Center have teamed up to create a fun day of games, music, food and drinks! Join in for a classic Killington event that is sure to be one for the books. The…

Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in the region happening right now, according to Vermont Fish & Wildlife (VTF&W), May 10.  “Spring catch-and-release bass fishing is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be truly spectacular,” said Bernie Pientka,…