The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reminds the public not to swim at fishing access areas due to safety concerns.  The primary use of the fishing access areas is for launching and retrieving motorboats.   The VF&W  maintains 196 developed fishing access areas on lakes and rivers throughout the state.  These areas have allowed uses determined…

Special open house for members is June 25 and 26 WOODSTOCK— On June 27, the Billings Farm & Museum (BF&M) welcomes visitors back with a brand new Heifer Barn, growing gardens, a nature trail and acres of pastures where Jersey cows, horses, sheep and goats roam. Bring a picnic and spend the day in a beautiful,…

The Killington softball season will get underway on July 1 and run until August 26. They are asking at this time no fans come to the games. Following strict guidelines from the state, at this time the limit on the number of people allowed includes just the five teams in the league. Rules are subject to…

Rutland County Little League (RCLL) announced the beginning of the 2020 season. The first practices for all divisions began Saturday, June 20. The divisions are Tee Ball for 4-6 year olds, Coach Pitch for 7-8 year olds and Majors for 9-12 year olds. Every division in RCLL is co-ed. “With so many other sports having…

Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m—MONTPELIER—Join Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble for music and memories to raise money to fight hunger in the community. A Counterpoint viewing party will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 on Youtube live. They’ll show footage of recent performances and videos that put inspiring images to some of their…

By Brooke Geery Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa, also known as King Margo, made their mark on the Killington music scene this past winter. The duo, originally from the Midwest, migrated north from Nashville, caught the snowboarding bug, and decided to make Killington home. It wasn’t long before they were playing at venues such as…

Starting June 26, venues can fill to 50% capacity or 75 indoor, 150 outdoor As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott on Friday, June 19, announced the state will raise occupancy limits for event venues, arts, culture and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants. Beginning June…

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In a letter sent on Tuesday, June 16, KPAA Board President Hannah Abrams announced Mike Coppinger has given his resignation to the KPAA. The reason for Mike's unexpected departure is that he received an unsolicited job offer for a position as GM at a business in the greater Killington area that is of great professional…

By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger Vermonters who live in long-term care facilities could have their first face-to-face visits with visiting family or friends by Father’s Day, Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday. Scott and Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith outlined new guidance that the state plans to put into effect Sunday for the state’s more…

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Vermont high school graduates gifted a free CCV course As school districts across the state said good-bye to the Vermont high school class of 2020, the McClure Foundation announced a graduation gift for every member of that class. Every graduating senior, no matter their circumstances, will be eligible for a free course of their choosing…

Law enforcement and public safety leaders from across Vermont presented to the Legislature a draft set of action items and reforms intended to modernize policing in the state, according to a news release June 11. The 10-point proposal, intended as a starting point for the conversation, was developed by the Vermont Department of Public Safety,…

The Vermont State Police in 2015 initiated efforts to obtain body-worn cameras for all troopers and to replace two-decade-old in-cruiser dashboard camera systems. State police leaders have been working ever since with the Legislature to acquire not only body-worn cameras but also the necessary data storage systems to support them, according to a news release,…

LUDLOW—It was November 2019 when Wright Construction began the project at the Inn at Water’s Edge. The historic building, on the shore of Echo Lake off Route 100 in Ludlow, deserved a major facelift after serving as a peaceful retreat for guests over the past 21 years, the new owners, Bob and Connie Rae, felt.…