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Brandon readies for their 26th annual auction

July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 22 at 4 p.m. — BRANDON — If you plan to attend just one auction this summer, make it the annual Great Brandon Auction, Tuesday, July 22 at 4 p.m. in Brandon’s Central Park. A preview takes place at 2 p.m. prior. The 26th annual event is sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce…

Hospital CEO’s memo suggests commercially insured will continue to shoulder more cuts

July 16, 2014
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org Vermont’s second largest hospital says its rates are likely to grow by 8.4 percent next fiscal year, because payments from government programs that cover health care services aren’t keeping up with inflation. In a letter to the 1,100 employees of Rutland Regional Medical Center, CEO Tom Huebner said the hospital board…

KoSA percussion and drum group, Renegades take to the stage in Castleton

July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College is pleased to present The Renegades as part of the 19th Annual Castleton Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. The Renegades group is made up of members of the KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival, which…

Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax

July 16, 2014
By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town's local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…

Green Mountain College to host VBSR Networking Get-Together

July 16, 2014
Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is excited to announce that Green Mountain College (GMC) will host VBSR’s next Networking Get-Together on July 23, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. VBSR members and friends are invited to attend the event held at GMC’s main campus in Poultney. Attendees will…

Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax

July 16, 2014
By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town’s local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…

Brandon struggles to pass budget

July 16, 2014
Fourth vote set for July 22, includes over $100K in additional cuts By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON – The public has made it clear that it does not want a significant tax increase, and the select board has listened, but if voters don’t pay their taxes, it doesn’t matter what budget is approved. On Monday,…

Helen Bates turns 95 years young

July 16, 2014
Long time resident of Killington, Helen Bates is turning 95 years old on July 21. Her family is  having a card shower for her. Please send cards to Grandma Bates, Mountain View Center, 9 Hayward Ave., Rutland VT 05701. She would to get cards from all of her longtime friends!

Grace Church presents Les Miserables at Paramount Theatre

July 16, 2014
July 17-19 — DOWNTOWN RUTLAND — Grace Congregational Church presents Les Misérables through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. With music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, French lyrics by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel and English libretto by Herbert Kretzmer, LesMisérables is one of the most powerful musicals of all time. This production, with stage and music direction by…

$100 million in Vermont highway projects stalled

July 16, 2014
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The Vermont Agency of Transportation will have to put $100 million worth of bridge, road and rail projects on hold if Congress does not shore up the federal highway trust fund by Aug. 1. In all, 38 projects could be affected. The agency was counting on $195 million from the trust…

$100 million in Vermont highway projects stalled

July 16, 2014
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The Vermont Agency of Transportation will have to put $100 million worth of bridge, road and rail projects on hold if Congress does not shore up the federal highway trust fund by Aug. 1. In all, 38 projects could be affected. The agency was counting on $195 million from the trust…

Remembrance celebration for Ken Budzyna held Saturday

July 16, 2014
Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m.— KILLINGTON — This Sunday friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Kenneth, “Ken” or “KB,” Budzyna, at the Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington at 4 p.m. Budzyna was 66 years old when he passed away suddenly, June 4, after a heart attack in Florida. Budzyna lived…

Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax

July 16, 2014
Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town's local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July…

Park City Mountain Resort faces eviction as judge orders mediation

July 14, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz updated Wed, Jul 2, 2014 12:57 PM Greater Park City Company (GPCC), which operates Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) in Utah, has received a stay until August 27 before an order to vacate can proceed. GPCC is a subsidiary of corporate parent Powdr Corp, which also owns and operates Killington and…

Gov. Shumlin signs new law cracking down on abuse of prescription and other drugs

July 14, 2014
posted Jun 13, 2013 On June 5, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a comprehensive package of legislation designed to crack down on drug addiction and the crimes linked to abuse of prescription and other drugs, including methamphetamines. In addition, another new law provides limited immunity from liability for people who report an overdose to…