Killington ski legend Jon Lamb dies in accident Local skier Jon Lamb (63) suffered a fatal accident at Big Sky Resort in Montana on April 2. He was found about 200 feet below the ridge at the bottom of a rock field in the Dakota Bowl, an out-of-bounds area. Lamb was a long-time Killington local.…

Vermont’s trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 12. Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife (VTF&W) says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind. “Just like any other time of year, anglers fishing early…

By Izzy Wagner/VTDigger Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources may trap and remove beavers from roughly 25 state-owned dams impacted by beaver-induced debris. The plan is an effort to comply with new technical standard dam safety rules, which are a product of a state law passed in 2018. They require the state to remove the beaver materials, modify…

By Greta Solsaa, Community News Service Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton. In the past decade, rechargeable lithium ion batteries have become ubiquitous in products like smartphones, electric toothbrushes, and electric vehicles, powering Vermonters’ everyday lives. But the new technology has its own challenges, particularly fire…

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration April 2, plus tariffs implemented since January, will cost Vermont households an estimated $1 billion annually, according to an estimate provided by the State Treasurer’s Office.   On Wednesday, April 2, the White House announced a sweeping range of tariffs and “reciprocal” tariffs that the administration claims will “free”…

By Pearl Bellomo Cristina Kumka, owner of the local pet-care service Bow Wow Babysitters, is bringing more opportunities for dogs and their owners through obedience classes hosted by recreation departments.  What began last summer at the Brandon Town Recreation Department continues at the West Rutland Recreation Department, which utilizes its indoor recreational space and outdoor…

By Karen D. Lorentz One of the things that made Killington unique was the input and work of women from the get-go.  The 1950s were the era when ski area development and management were the province of men. Few wives of founders participated in decision-making, let alone were incorporators, directors, and officers of the parent…

By Brett Yates Following a petition drive led by local business owners, Pittsfield residents will have a chance to overturn the town’s new “local option” tax on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and alcoholic beverages, which voters approved just over a month ago. The town clerk verified 47 signatures from registered Pittsfield voters demanding a reconsideration…

With caps on their heads and diplomas in hand, 15 young readers celebrated a significant milestone at the Rutland Free Library as they officially “graduated” from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) program. Held during the library’s 2nd annual DPIL Graduation Ceremony, the event recognized the accomplishments of 5-year-olds who have completed the program. The…

As spring returns to Vermont, the Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that mud season is in full swing—and with it comes the need for caution and stewardship on the state’s hiking and biking trails. Mud season typically lasts through late May in Vermont’s higher elevations, as snowmelt, thawing ground,…

Barbara Joan Biathrow passed away Tuesday, April 1. A private service will be held with family members. A celebration of life will be held this spring in Killington, along with her husband, Henry Biathrow, who preceded her death by only 9 days. Memorial donations may be made to the Sherburne United Church of Christ, P.O.…

Harry Edgar Moulton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.  Harry was born on August 12, 1943, in Bath, Maine. Son of William and Marguerite Moulton, Harry’s childhood on a small farm with his three brothers, Bill, Wally, and Terry, instilled a fierce determination that would carry him through the joys…

By Jackson Burden, Community News Service Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton. The Green Mountain Climbing Center is Steven Lulek’s brainchild, and for 23 years he’s been eager to share his passion for climbing and teach this rapidly growing sport.  Walking into the center, you see…

Staff report A well-known Brandon chef and restaurateur is recovering after being stabbed Saturday afternoon at his restaurant, Café Provence, in what authorities are calling an attempted murder. According to the state police,  Robert Barral, 71 of Brandon, was attacked at approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 5 by a former employee, Jozef I. Eller, 32…

By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Following a federal order that schools ban diversity, equity, and inclusion-related programs, the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) is asking school districts to submit compliance certifications. Education Secretary Zoie Saunders told school district leaders in a letter on Friday, April 4, that they had 10 days to submit their certification but also…