Over the past few months, healthcare workers have played an essential role in battling the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) global health crisis by putting their own lives at risk to help reduce the number of virus cases, locally and world-wide. Each healthcare professional including nurses, doctors, hospital staff, respiratory therapists, EMTs, pharmacists and everyone who…

FAIR HAVEN—Judy Sheldon, Judi Sutherland, Ceil Hunt, Cindy Pritchard and Lorraine Brown are working along with the town to add a little fall flare in our beautiful downtown Fair Haven Park. This project involves dressing up stick figures and placing them around the park. They are asking that the community to help dress figures. The…

VF&W provides details on hunting bears, deer and Canada geese Fish and Wildlife Service has expanded hunting opportunities on refuges and hatcheries in Vermont. These two great American pastimes have formed the bedrock of the nation’s wildlife conservation efforts, generating important dollars for habitat protection and restoration than any other outdoor pursuit. On Aug. 18,…

New VT-based nonprofit features 10 local companies in ‘Community Through Crisis’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQTy0UivGis PROCTORSVILLE — Planet Axis announced their debut film “Community Through Crisis: A Vermont Story.” The film, which features 10 businesses from across Vermont that have shifted their usual operations to provide various services for the community during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, is a…

PAWLET—Library literacy specialist Catherine Hunter ignited children’s imaginations at the Pawlet Public Library’s recent summer reading camp, Imagine: Five Days of Fantasy and Wonder. Built around the statewide theme of “Imagine Your Story” and co-sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries, Hunter introduced a literary focus for each day, accompanied by open-ended and engaging art…

WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, announces the results of the 2020 “People’s Choice” awards for the 34th annual quilt exhibition, held July 18 – Sept. 7, 2020. Nearly 7,500 visitors viewed the exhibition and over 1,100 ballots were cast for favorite quilts. The results Full size quilts: First place: Diamonds and Hearts…

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.—PITTSFORD— Come join VT Terps, with support from Markowski Excavating and The Querrey Group, on Sept. 5 for free CBD for veterans and a drive through BBQ! VT Terps, founded in 2019 and owned by Dave, Sam and Greg Markowski, Dan Querrey, Mark Atwood and Jim Gilmore, are the producers…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening in Rutland and Windsor counties. Most crews will break at noon on Friday, Sept. 4 and be off Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Bethel – The bridge on…

The 2020 Tour de Slate “ride to end addiction” has ended, and the numbers are good . $27,031 was raised for Teen Challenge Vt. The money was presented on Aug. 31. The numbers break down like this: $26,031 will be matched by a matching donor for Teen Challenge. $1,000 was advanced to Teen Challenge back…

Saturday, Sept. 5—POULTNEY—Slate Valley Trails (SVT) is hosting its inaugural trail run race and fundraiser, the Slate Valley Scramble, on Saturday, Sept. 5. The race offers an 8k and half-marathon entirely on singletrack and double-track trails! This event is a fundraiser to support the ongoing stewardship and maintenance of SVT’s trail networks which are free…

Sept. 4- Sept 7—RUTLAND— In conjunction with the 2nd annual Central Vermont Horse Festival, “Some Horses Events & Expo” is a four-day event for all horse-lovers of all disciplines, whether or not you ride. Shows, demonstrations, clinics, and vendors, there something for horse enthusiasts of all ages! Head to the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland to shop…

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— FOLA’s first film since the Covid-19 pandemic started will feature the award-winning South Korean film, “Parasite.” It will be screened in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.. “Parasite” is a 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho,…

Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is offering a free webinar for Vermonters looking to take the next step in their education. The online event will provide an overview of certificate and training programs as well as explain how to apply for financial aid to pay for it. Participate via Zoom by…

Editor’s note: Leo Pond is a 14 year old political columnist from Chittenden, Vermont.  Leo Pond: What made you decide to run for governor? David Zuckerman: As I was contemplating whether to run or not I was really reflecting on the public service person I’ve been for the last 22 years and that I’ve always…

 14 positive cases identified thus far The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a community outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Rutland County. The outbreak is associated with people who attended a private party at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Wednesday, Aug. 19. To date, the Health Department has identified 14 cases among people who…