The Cavendish Community Fund announced June 5 that it awarded three grants to organizations for programs that will directly benefit Cavendish residents. The first award was granted to Windsor County Mentors to defray the cost of expanding and growing collaboration with local schools, particularly in Cavendish. WCM’s mission is to create and support mentoring between…

The Community College of Vermont (CCV) held a virtual celebration June 5 for the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020.   From the Class of 2021, more than 450 students received associate degrees. Graduates represent all 14 Vermont counties, plus 10 states and 15 countries. The youngest graduate is 17 and the oldest is…

Giovanni Falco was named Good Citizen Scholarship Contest winner for Vermont State at the Board of Management meeting of the Vermont State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), held at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier on June 5. Falco is from Ira and is a senior at Rutland High School. Falco received this prestigious…

Valedictorian Rachel Erin Gregory is the class of 2021 valedictorian. She is the daughter of Ingrid and Glenn Gregory of Rutland. She attended Christ the King School prior to her enrollment at MSJ. While in attendance, Rachel Gregory maintained high academic honors throughout her career, and was actively involved in a variety of clubs and…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg “I’m funny how? I mean funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I’m here to amuse you?” said Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas. If you like it funny and want to be amused then you have to check out the shows at the Woolen Mill Comedy Club…

By Neil P. Allen BRANDON— Last month, The River Pub & Grill opened its doors at 18 Center St. in Brandon. The new restaurant is described as “a casual environment with pub-style food, drinks, and cocktails in an open concept dining room with covered patio dining,” according to the website. It is owned by Donald…

Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says these people often ask to learn more about fishing techniques and equipment as well as Vermont’s fishing opportunities, so the…

Rutland Recreation Dept. is once again working with Local Motion to provide an e-bike library. This is a free e-bike lending program that allows Vermont residents to try out an e-bike for three to four days. The purpose behind the program is to allow people the opportunity to try one to aid in the decision…

June 9 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — A special vaccination clinic for Okemo Valley hospitality employees is scheduled for Wednesday June 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Okemo Marketplace Plaza at 57 Pond St. in Ludlow. No appointment is needed, as this is a walk-in clinic. The…

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has announced that the application portal for the Economic Recovery Bridge program went live June 7. The program is expected to deliver $30 million in financial relief to businesses who have not received state and federal funding due to eligibility constraints and to businesses who can show…

RUTLAND — Have you seen the new pride banners in Downtown Rutland, Vermont? Post a photo with one during the month of June for a chance to win a gift card to a local business!  Here’s how to enter: Take a picture with a downtown pride banner Post the picture on Facebook and TAG US…

RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to the opening of our new exhibit, 4Strong Women on June 11 from 5-7 p.m.  An RSVP is required to attend.   The exhibit will feature solo galleries by the following artists:  “Impermanence” by Carolyn Shattuck “Back to the Garden” by Sandy Mayo “Respite” by Christine Holzschuh “Unfolding Thoughts (The Unfolding…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.  Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.  Fortin says it is best to…

By Andrea Knepper Like me, you are probably getting ready to go to the local garden center and pick up some annual flowers to spruce up your landscaping. This year, consider planting some edible annuals instead.  The idea of incorporating edible plants into landscaping has grown in popularity in recent years. Increasing the diversity in…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Berry season in Vermont can feel like a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. How can we make it last longer? You may be familiar with common types of berries that can be grown here, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes and strawberries. Growing different varieties of these species is one way to…