KILLINGTON – On Friday, Jan. 30, Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office and other EPA representatives, toured Killington Resort to see some of the best practices in the ski industry at work. Congressional representatives from Leahy’s, Sanders’ and Welch’s office also attended, as did David Dunn of Green Mountain Power and Eugene…

By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Fire on the Mountain has re-opened, under new ownership and in a new location, the old Vertical Bliss location, on the right of Outback Pizza. Live glass blowing demonstrations can be seen from the great bay window in the front. Mari Roma, the energetic new proprietor, hopes to make Fire…

RUTLAND — Four months ago, on Oct. 6, the Vermont State Police were notified by the Vermont Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) of their concern of inappropriate sexual conduct between Jon R. Gilbert, age 48 from Rutland, and a 13 year-old female student.  At the time of the offense Gilbert was employed with the…

RUTLAND — Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, set to reopen after a major expansion later this month with new and improved interactive displays, will now be accessible to low-income families thanks to a grant from Green Mountain Power. “We are thrilled to be able to support Wonderfeet and help open its doors to families who otherwise might…

By Stephen Seitz CHESTER – When most people picture a home in Vermont, what often comes to mind is a farmhouse, or a stately Victorian structure, not a geodesic dome. But Roberta Piper has one in Chester, and it’s for sale. “It’s just too much for one person,” Piper explained when asked why she has…

By Amy Ash Nixon, VTDigger.org A bill aimed at giving workers in Vermont paid time off for illness or other emergencies is back before the Senate. S.15, which would grant workers seven earned leave days off a year, or a total of 56 hours. The leave could be used for personal illness, illness in the…

KILLINGTON — On Jan. 26, at approximately 10:46 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks were advised of a head-on two vehicle crash with entrapment on US Route 4 East, in the town of Killington. Troopers arrived on scene, along with Killington Search and Rescue, Killington Fire and Rescue, and Regional Ambulance…

Business leaders gathered at the Vermont State House Wednesday, Jan. 28, to call for the creation of more “livable jobs” in the state–employment that allows Vermonters working full time to pay their bills without relying on public assistance. Released every two years in January by the Vermont Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office, the “Basic Needs Budgets…

By Chuck Ross, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Higher education in Vermont is working together to make the state the best place for farm and food education in the country. “First,” “most,” and “highest” most often describe the Vermont food system. On a per capita basis, Vermont has more local and organic farms, community supported enterprises,…

By Governor Peter Shumlin It wouldn’t make much sense if you were charged $1.40 for a cup of coffee only to find the person in line behind you was charged 60 cents for the same order. Yet that’s how medical services are paid for in Vermont and around the country. It’s not only nonsensical; it’s…

By Jennifer Hollar As too many Vermonters struggle to make ends meet, affordability has rightly taken its place at the center of public debate. Often missing from the discussion, however, has been the cost of housing. If we are to succeed in closing the affordability gap, housing must be central to the conversation. The shortage…

By Dom Cioffi He told me that a lot of people actually fall asleep once the procedure begins, and while I was hopeful that this would happen, somehow I knew it wasn’t going to be the case. “Ok,” I stated. “Lets get started. I’m tired of being in pain.” And with that I reclined back…

By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON—The signs said it all. Within two downtown blocks, closing signs signaled the end of an era for two well-known Brandon businesses. Within the span of one week, Sheri Sullivan of Sheri’s Diner on Center Street and Tonya Bonvouloir of Shapiro’s Department Store on Park Street, both announced they would be…

Cumulative team standing after week #5 1. Clock Tower = 742 2. More Cray = 723 3. Ramrod = 717 4. Gorillas In The Mist = 693 5. Clock Tower 2 = 690 6. Writers Bloc = 680 7. Ambassador A = 678 8. KMS 2 Black Bear = 667 9. First Stop = 665…

By Tony Crespi “A ski that looks good doesn’t mean it skis good,” notes former World Cup ski tuner Mike DeSantis. In truth, even a single day of hard skiing on firm—iced—conditions can gradually erode a sharp, polished edge. Just as a craftsman must maintain sharp tools, so skiers and riders looking to enjoy maximum…