By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The voter turnout for the 2014 primary election was one of the lowest, if not the lowest turnout in history, according to Eric Davis, a retired political science professor from Middlebury College. Just under 40,000 Vermonters went to the polls, or about 8 percent of registered voters. Davis says of that…

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By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Louis Freeh, the former director of the FBI was injured in a crash in Vermont on Monday afternoon. Freeh was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., for treatment. USA Today reported that he was seriously injured. Freeh was FBI director from 1993 to 2001 during which time he investigated…

Debbie Singiser and Patrick Liu join staff to bolster recruitment and retention CASTLETON — As Castleton moves forward with instituting the Castleton Plan — a 10-year strategic initiative — it is pleased to announce the addition of two new administrative positions beginning in August 2014 to support international recruitment efforts. “Part of our mission going…

KILLINGTON — The town of Killington recently announced a schedule for roadway improvements and special events over the next months that will cause road closures and detours. Bridge replacement on Thundering Brook Road Thundering Brook Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Aug. 25 for the replacement of a bridge and large culvert.…

RUTLAND — The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced the Chef’s Best Taste Awards, Chef’s Best Presentation Award and People’s Choice Award at the 33rd Annual Chamber Winter In August celebration held Tuesday, Aug. 12. This is the second year the Chamber established a “chef led panel” of experts to make the decision. It was…

Long Trail Brewery celebrated their 25th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 23 with a family-style event that included live music and dancing, a climbing wall, face painting, balloon creations, and, of course, samples of their specialty 25th Anniversary Ale. Kids swam in the Ottauquechee River on the warm day, at the Brewery’s Bridgewater location. Photo by…

By Lani Duke Vt. State Fair, moving toward sustainability Full accounting for the Rutland County Agricultural Society’s finances is still in the future, although two accountants and an assistant have been following the organization’s paper trail since February, Board President Don Chioffi told members at a recent meeting. After the IRS placed a tax lien…

By Lani Duke Firehouse construction CASTLETON — Castleton’s select board continues to wait for a wetlands permit to build its new firehouse. Construction is expected to start in early September on what is estimated to be a six-month-long building project. If all goes according to plan, Castleton’s fire department should be able to move into…

By Robin Alberti RUTLAND — Evelyn Bartenstein was a vibrant young girl from Rutland who lost her life too soon. She was born with handicaps that would have stifled so many, but she never let her challenges hold her back. Her exuberant smile and hot pink crutches were seen around Rutland, and she always brighten other…

PITTSFORD — The Mendon Fish & Game Club held their annual 3-D Bow Shoot on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Mendon Fish & Game Club in Pittsford. At the event, 118 bow shooter enthusiasts tried their skill with the new Rinehart targets, and improved course layout. Several trophies were awarded to…

Rutland’s Chloe Levins takes second place with Kristin Mahoney of Rutland, Terry Boyce and Patti Haas of Killington finishing in the top 10 Madison Corley of Essex Junction fired a blistering one-under par round of 71 to secure her second straight State Amateur Championship, Vermont State Women’s Golf Association officials announced Thursday, Aug. 21. Madison Corley lead…

KILLINGTON — This is Linwood Jackson with his 8-point buck that he got last hunting season, finally back from the taxidermy.  Linwood is part of the maintenance team at Mountain Green Condos. Photo courtesy of Susan Roddy

LUDLOW – On Monday, Aug. 18, Dave Higley, an Okemo Valley Golf Club member from Ludlow, made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Higley aced the fourth hole from the green tee, using his 8-iron, for a 152-yard hole-in-one. Gene Arnone and Cindy Arnone witnessed the amazing feat. Higley’s name will be engraved on…

LUDLOW – On Aug. 23 and 24, Okemo Valley Golf Club hosted its annual Men’s Four-Ball Tournament. Winning the first flight in stellar fashion was the tandem of Mark Kattalia and Roger Danyew who collected 27 ½ points over five nine-hole matches, followed by Jeff Williard and John Hunter with 24 points. Winning the second…