Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, the largest nonprofit in Vermont to provide year-round sports and recreational programs to people with disabilities, was awarded the prestigious 2024 Bill McCollom Community Award by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, recognizing its transformative contributions to Vermont’s skiing and riding community. The award celebrates Vermont Adaptive’s commitment to accessibility…

The Attorney General’s Office announced that Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons, 45, was arraigned on Friday, Nov. 1, on one felony count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and one misdemeanor count of Reckless Endangerment. A patrol sergeant, Plemmons has worked for the Rutland City Police Dept. since November 2014. The charges are…

Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 16 and ends Sunday, Dec. 1.  A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already take one during the archery deer season. “The greatest numbers of deer continue to be…

Analysis plunged state’s healthcare system into anxiety, uncertainty By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Last month, a consultant released a sweeping report recommending significant changes for Vermont’s healthcare system, including “major restructuring” at four community hospitals. The 144-page state-commissioned document details a series of steps that Vermont’s hospitals should take to stay afloat, including repurposing inpatient units and downgrading emergency departments…

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, U.S. Senator Peter Welch met with Woodstock Union High School students and members of Vermont Land Trust (VLT) at King Farm. He spoke of his work in Congress and the importance of civic engagement as well as the introduction of new legislation led by the Vermont congressional delegation to extend the…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION —On Oct. 30, The Shaker Bridge Theatre board of directors announced the appointment of Adrian Wattenmaker as managing director of Shaker Bridge Theatre. Wattenmaker joins founder and artistic director Bill Coons as co-leader of this regional professional theatre company. The Shaker Bridge Theatre’s mission is to discover and create provocative, contemporary plays…

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9 at 5:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—Theater in the Woods Vermont will kick off its 10-Minute Plays Fundraiser at Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney with an evening of four short plays by local and visiting writers, accompanied by a fall dinner of soups, salads, and sides. This event aims to support…

Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins will bring his acclaimed “old soul” sound to the Hayloft at Artistree Community Arts Center, performing his unique blend of folk, Americana, and storytelling on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Known for his intricate acoustic guitar work and smooth, evocative vocals, Robbins evokes the…

Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Renowned acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke, celebrated for his innovative fusion of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and classical styles, will perform live at the Paramount Theatre. Kottke’s career spans over five decades, making him one of the most influential guitarists from the 1960s. Kottke is known for his signature 6- and 12-string…

Attorney General Charity Clark announced that Amazon has agreed to pay $400,000 to the State of Vermont to settle a dispute regarding violations of the state’s delivery sales ban, which prohibits the direct shipping of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping products, to Vermont consumers. The settlement resolves allegations that third-party sellers on Amazon’s platform…

M&T Bank representatives Marcella Hay (left), retail sales manager SVP, and Tara Buxton (right), branch manager VP, present a $2,500 donation from the M&T Charitable Foundation to Jo Ann Riley (center), Castleton Community Seniors director in support of the CCSI Older Adult and Disabled Transportation Program. The CCSI van service helps older adults and disabled…

By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont Fall foliage color has peaked, and leaves are falling. Temperatures are dropping, and it’s time to put the garden to bed. It is also a perfect opportunity to prepare for spring. What you do this fall can provide significant benefits when the garden wakes up…

By Shaun Robinson/VTDigger In Vermont’s race for lieutenant governor a single label has been front and center. Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat and produce farmer from Hinesburg, is facing a challenge from John Rodgers of Glover, a former state lawmaker who owns a stone excavation business and also runs a hemp and cannabis business, who…

By Margaret MacLean Editor’s note: Margaret MacLean, of Peacham, is a retired Vermont teacher and award-winning principal. She is the founding executive director of the Vermont Rural Education Collaborative, a past employee of the Rural School and Community Trust, and served on the Vermont State Board of Education.  Roxbury parents can meet most of the…

By Rebecca Holcombe Editor’s note: Rebecca Holcombe is a Vermont Representative from Windsor-Orange 2 who served as the Vermont Secretary of Education from 2014 to 2018. Vermonters suffer from unsustainable increases in the cost of everything from property taxes to healthcare. Too many people are working hard and stretching Social Security checks but still worry…