Submitted TIM DONOVAN This year marks Castleton’s 228th commencement ceremony CASTLETON—Castleton is pleased to welcome former chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges Tim Donovan to give the address at the college’s 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. in the Castleton Pavilion. Donovan recently retired from a career in higher education that…

By Lani Duke RHS expands technology RUTLAND—Rutland High School’s library is undergoing a transformation with the addition of a second level designed for computer labs and classroom and study space. Tools from the folks at Google are a major component of the renewed learning environment, enabling students to work independently, while teachers may oversee and…

ROCHESTER—This year marks 40 years of independent publishing for Vermont-based  Inner Traditions Bear & Company. Founded by Ehud C. Sperling in 1975, Inner Traditions has established itself as a landmark publisher of books on new age spirituality, alternative health and more, with over 1,400 books in print. Inner Traditions moved to Rochester, Vt., in 1986…

By Lani Duke GMC professor receives grant to study Lyme Disease POULTNEY—Green Mountain College biology prof Bill Landesman recently received a grant to study the ecology and microbiology of Lyme Disease in Vermont. He is working under a $25,000 Pilot Renewal Grant from the Vermont Genetics Network. His work this summer will include quantifying infections…

Submitted Photo one: Trailhead parking lots are becoming an easy target for break-ins. Photo two: A sign warns visitors of potential theft. Incidents reported frequently Spring weather is here and there will be an increase in recreational hikers using hiking access points throughout Vermont. Last year there were numerous car break-ins at various locations, and…

Submitted This “getaway” bicycle was ditched by a robbery suspect in Royalton, and detained by police as evidence. On April 19 at 8 p.m. Vermont State Police Dispatch was contacted about an armed robbery which had just occurred at RB’s Deli located at 232 Chelsea Street in Royalton. State Troopers responded and found that a lone…

Nathan  Dearing WEYBRIDGE — On April 14, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the New Haven State Police barracks received a call regarding a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle on Hamilton Road in the Town of Weybridge, Vt. When police arrived on scene they confirmed that driver Nathan Dearing, age 27 from Whiting, Vt., had struck…

Gregory  Allen  Smith UPDATE: SUSPECT CAPTURED IN WING HOMICIDE The Springfield Police Department and Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit announce the capture of Gregory Allen Smith in Londonderry, Vt. Thursday, April 23.  Smith, wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Wesley Wing on April 18 in Springfield, was taken into custody without incident this…

RUTLAND TOWN—On Tuesday, April 14, at 3 p.m. state troopers from Rutland responded to a call at Taco Bell in Green Mountain Plaza, where an unidentified male customer had become frustrated with his food order and kicked the door on his way out. The kick caused the door to break off its hinges. Anyone with…

Courtesy of KMS Mazie Hayden, center, takes her fourth gold in a row at USASA Nationals. KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School ski cross athlete Mazie Hayden competed in the Women’s Open class SkierCross event at USASA Nationals in Copper, Colo., over the weekend of April 4-5. Hayden hails from Pittsfield, Vt., and is a ninth-grade student at…

Courtesy of Vermont Fish & Wildlife Matt Lavallee of Winooski holds up a brown trout he caught in the Winooski River during a recent Vermont trout season. Trout stocking is underway across the state of Vermont, meaning increased opportunities for anglers. Vermont Fish & Wildlife to stock over one million fish in 2015 The Vermont…

Courtesy of CSJ Athlete Tommy Grant rounds the bases during a recent baseball game this spring. The Saints spring sports season is heating up as the grounds dry out. By Justin Lemanski College of St. Joseph drew a crowd at several home games this week, with both baseball and softball earning victories. April 12 The…

Partnership trends launch M.A.X. Pass giving east coast skiers access to 22 resorts nationwide By Karen D. Lorentz Once upon a time there was just one season pass rate for two age groups, adults and children. They came in two permutations, seven- or five-day (midweek) passes and were available for fall/winter purchase to just one…

The Green Mountain Club, maintainer and protector of Vermont's Long Trail, recently released its annual message advocating responsible use of hiking trails from mid-April until Memorial Day weekend. Warmer temperatures and a substantial winter snowpack have made Vermont's hiking trails wet, muddy, and especially prone to erosion. Hikers walking on saturated soils or on the…

Castleton to host 2nd annual Right to Play Kickball Classic. CASTLETON, Vt. - Castleton members are gearing up for a day of sports, fundraising, and friendly competition as they prepare for the 2nd annual Kickball Classic in support of the Right to Play Foundation on Sunday, April 26. The Right to Play Foundation is a…