The Rutland community is mourning the loss of a deeply respected leader and advocate for healthcare access and wellness across Vermont. Tom Huebner, former president and CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), passed away on Wednesday, March 26, at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer. Huebner’s tenure at RRMC spanned nearly…

Henry Pearl Biathrow Passed away quietly at his home in Killington on Sunday, March 23, after a long illness. A private service will be held with family members. A celebration of life gathering will be held in Killington this spring. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Henry P. Biathrow to the Sherburne United…

Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) marked National Doctors’ Day on March 30 with a heartwarming and colorful tradition: original artwork created by local students. This year, nearly 400 drawings from kindergarten through 4th-grade students across 11 Rutland County schools were displayed throughout the hospital, honoring the care and dedication of RRMC’s physicians. The annual celebration,…

By Annika Nelson, Community News Service Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton. A steady stream of customers flowed into 802 Nutrition on a recent Saturday morning seeking to fill their caffeine fix in a healthier way.  They were met by owners Kristen Johnson and Stacey…

Staff report The Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) approved Rutland’s application for a master TIF district Thursday, March 27, with conditions. “The Board of Aldermen will need to approve a boundary adjustment at their April 21 meeting,” said Jolie Frechette, a communications & PR agent hired to help with Rutland’s TIF. “Once the paperwork is…

Welcome to the Rutland 360 focus column. Rutland 360 is a collaborative initiative led by a task force that includes the Rutland Redevelopment Authority, the City of Rutland, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region, and the Downtown Rutland Partnership. Together, these stakeholders have developed the Rutland TIF District Master Plan, a strategic…

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host its annual conference at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel on Wednesday, April 9. The event will feature workshops, presentations, and opportunities for mental health clinicians to earn continuing education credits. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers AnneMoss Rogers, an expert in suicide prevention, and Keith Whyte,…

Attorney General Charity Clark issued a consumer alert to help Vermonters protect their personal data in the wake of 23andMe’s bankruptcy recent filing on March 26. On Monday, March 24, 23andMe announced that they had filed for bankruptcy. 23andMe is a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that collects and analyzes genetic information and health data for consumers.  The…

Green Mountain Power crews worked to restore over 36,000 customers who lost power due to the severe ice storm Saturday and Sunday. Killington, Okemo and Pico Resorts were all closed Sunday and Pico remained closed Monday. Students in Mountain Views School district did not have school Monday either as Killington Elementary remained hard to access…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns for a full day of high-energy mogul competition and vibrant springtime celebration. One of the resort’s most anticipated annual events, the Mogul Challenge will once again bring together amateur skiers, live music, and a festive tailgate atmosphere at Bear…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.— LUDLOW—Music lovers, mark your calendars. The Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall will come alive this Saturday at 7 p.m. as Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) presents an electrifying evening of live music featuring three standout regional acts: Allegra & the Daydreamers, Unqualified, and Sammy B. Admission is free,…

BENNINGTON — With the April 3 release of “Anything and Its Shadow,” Lucie McKee proves it’s never too late for a debut. At 92, the Bennington-based poet offers readers a powerful first collection that reflects a lifetime of reflection, wonder, and attentive presence. Published by Vermont’s Green Writers Press, “Anything and Its Shadow” is a…

It was the war plans group chat heard aroundthe world. The Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg received a request to connect on the encrypted messaging app Signal from a user named “Mike Waltz” (possibly the Trump administration’s national security adviser) on March 1. Goldberg was later added to a group chat called “Houthi PC small group”…

By Secretary Lindsay Kurrle Too often in Vermont, popular and necessary housing construction is derailed, delayed, or diminished by a small number of folks abusing the appeals process who have no direct skin in the game and are reluctant to welcome new neighbors. While appeals are valuable in certain cases, they also drive-up costs, affecting…

Dear Editor, I want you to imagine standing in a field surrounded by 9,000 beautiful, healthy Brussels sprout plants—months of careful planning, hard work, and abundance growing from the soil. But then, in a matter of days, relentless rain pounds the earth, drowning the roots, rotting the harvest, and washing away not just my crops…