The Gift-of-Life Marathon—12 Days of Giving began Dec. 2 and will run through Dec. 16 at locations throughout Rutland County. But before it even began, one local volunteer had was up and running in order ot help ensure its success. Bobby Poquette, a longtime Red Cross and GOLM volunteer, was honored today as Gift-of-Life Marathon…

KILLINGTON – Residents, business owners and local stakeholders of the Town of Killington are invited to attend the Planning Commission Meeting to discuss pedestrian connections and improvements between the existing Killington Road sidewalk and the Killington Ski Resort.  The purpose of this initial local concerns meeting is to collect early input on experiences, issues, and…

Two fatalities reported The Vermont State Police participated in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign as well as Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30, 2014. Sadly, there were two fatalities on Vermont roadways over this holiday weekend. There have been 42 total fatalities…

RUTLAND — Strangefellows Pub located at 13 Evelyn Street in Rutland is hosting a grand opening on Friday, Dec. 5. Being a pub only open 4-10 p.m. may seem like a strange idea, but at Strangefellows Pub it makes sense. Open every day except Mondays, Strangefellows will offer a wide variety of food, beer, liquor and…

On Thursday, Dec. 11, Rutland Recreation and Parks Department will hold a public meeting at the Rutland Free Library’s Fox Room at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be an interactive discussion on what Rutland would like to see in a pool design and on choosing an indoor and/or outdoor pool. Questions to consider are: if…

By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The Shumlin administration has recommended a 2 cent increase in the statewide property tax rates for residential and commercial property for fiscal year 2016. Last year, property tax rates increased by 4.5 cents for homestead and 7 cents for nonresidential real estate for every $100 of assessed value. The previous year’s…

By John Herrick, VTDigger.org The state’s largest electric utility joined nearly two dozen other Vermont companies to meet a high standard for social and environmental consciousness, earning it a “B Corp,” or benefit corporation, certification by an accredited nonprofit. Green Mountain Power is the world’s first utility to now join ranks with Ben & Jerry’s…

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Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre is happy to bring country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes to the stage with her “One Christmas” tour on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., with special guest Levi Hummon. LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy® Awards, three Academy of…

Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music is delighted to welcome, all the way from Russia, the vocal group, the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Ensemble offers a program that helps introduce audiences to Russian spiritual music, as well as to get acquainted with the unforgettable…

Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Ted Arbo’s 28th Annual Toys for Tots (Not Tears) Holiday Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 - 8 p.m. at The Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy as a donation. In addition to the toy drive, the…

Dec. 5 & 6 — KILLINGTON — The Vermont Holiday Festival returns to Killington on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 with its glittering Festival of Trees, the magic of Santa’s Workshop, and a bustling schedule of activities and musical performances. The Grand Ballroom at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel will be transformed into a winter wonderland…

Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre will host its 12th annual Festival of Trees – the theatre’s annual benefit auction - on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the historic theater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $10. A cash bar will be offered and catering will be expertly handled by…

Monday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON  — Killington’s Annual Holiday Party to benefit the Rutland County Humane Society is set for Monday, Dec. 8 at JAX Food & Games in Killington. As is tradition, bar manager and animal lover Kevin Olaynack is hosting the event and will be collecting donations of non-perishable pet treats and toys…

By Hilary Niles, VTDigger.org Vermont’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.4 percent in October, according to a report released Friday by the Department of Labor. The leveling follows four consecutive months of increases in the seasonally adjusted jobless rate. Nationwide, Vermont tied with Kansas for ninth place among states with the lowest unemployment rates. The…