By Marguerite Jill Dye, Killington I never knew I craved normalcy To such an extent, to such a degree. But suddenly, I’m finding myself Heaving sigh after sigh of needed relief. Your calm, steady voice and healing words, Spoken directly from your heart, Soothe my soul, calm my nerves, Alleviate headaches, lower blood pressure. I…

Dear Editor, Thank you, people of the Windsor County Senate District, for re-electing us as your State Senators. Your trust is an honor, and a challenge to be worthy. We’re grateful to the many people who’ve worked to re-elect us, and we thank our various opponents for a civil contest in these uncivil times. We…

Dear Editor, I’m writing in awe of the incredible response to the GMP Food Challenge recently held on behalf of the Vermonters who rely on the Rutland Community Cupboard. With Covid-19 forcing this wonderful annual community event into a virtual one this year, we had no way to know how this might go — but…

Dear Editor, Thank you to all who took the time to vote in this year’s general election. As you know, it was a record turnout for Vermont with approximately 80% of registered voters participating. Hats off to our town clerks and their election teams for the job they did preparing for this year’s election with…

Dear Editor, From the bottom of my heart, I say thank the residents of Rutland County for electing me to be one of your next senators. I am beyond grateful for your trust in me. I am overwhelmed by the support of thousands, and I promise not to let you down. This campaign, and victory,…

By Rep. Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) On Nov. 3, Vermonters spoke loud and clear. In a stunning rebuke of the status quo, the Vermont Legislature will have new leadership when it convenes in January due to the current Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Temp, Speaker of the House, and Progressive House Caucus Leader not returning to Montpelier.…

By Lynn McNamara Several years ago I made a decision that came as a surprise to many of my friends and family. I was going to start hunting deer here in Vermont. As a lifelong animal lover and considered the family “tree hugger,” this desire to hunt seemed to some to be at odds with my…

By Chuck Hughes, KMS The Killington Mountain School Dryland Camp recently wrapped up for the session. The camp was for local athletes interested in getting in shape and keeping fit for the upcoming ski and board season. It was made up of six weeks of training on Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoon at the Johnson Rec…

David M. Gleed, 57, died Nov. 3, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, March 15, 1963, son of Robert A. and Roberta J. (Blais) Gleed. David Gleed spent many years in the restaurant and hospitality industry in the Killington area prior to being an X-Ray technologist. Surviving are his…

Daniel Kindle O’Connell of Rutland died on Nov. 2, 2020 of metastatic prostate cancer at the age of  81. Dan O’Connell  was never one to follow the expected path, and he enjoyed reflecting on the many adventures that he had the good fortune to experience throughout his life. Born in New York City, his family…

Birch Ridge Inn adopts biodefense technology By Polly Mikula Bill Vines and Mary Furlong, owners of the Birch Ridge Inn in Killington, have added an innovative health and safety measure to their restaurant and Great Room to help combat Covid-19 infection. “I’m scientifically trained, I’m a geek, and I’ve been studying this since we closed…

By Brooke Geery Rocco Jones, a fixture at Killington for mountain biking and snowboarding, was chosen as a Flyin' Ryan adventure scholar. The scholarship is provided by the Flyin' Ryan Foundation, named for skier Ryan Hawks who died in 2011. The foundation offers scholarships to kids 12 and older with a dream, a goal or…

Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange while they gear up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 29. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season.  Vermont hunting licenses include a buck tag for this season…

Hunting in the time of Covid brings families and friends together with precautions By Peg Bolgioni Since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic, many have flocked to the outdoors. Participation in recreational activities like hiking, biking, and running have seen an uptick, but in Vermont, there has also been an increased interest in hunting.…

On Nov. 8 at 6:46 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. According to police, Janet Salotti Page, 53, was traveling north on Route 7 in the town of Rutland near the Days Inn, when she struck Nicole Roberson, 43, who was crossing…