Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Interstates: I-189 Burlington – South Burlington - Nightwork for a resurfacing project between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists can expect lane closures. I-89 Berlin – A bridge project is underway. Northbound and Southbound traffic…

Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m.—LUDLOW—The Frost Hill Farm in Mount Holly has generously donated peony bouquets to benefit the Independent School in Ludlow.  Pre-order a “baker’s dozen” bouquet for a minimum $25 donation, singles and half dozens will be available at pick-ups while supplies last. Pick-up will be held June 19 from 11 a.m.-2…

Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—June 20 would have been the 2020 Relay.  Because of the Covid-19 situation, it has been postponed until Aug. 8 and 9.  So, June 20 will be a Paint The Town Purple event.  Multiple teams will be holding fundraising events around Rutland county and online. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kickin’…

The Bowse Health Trust will start its 2020 grant cycle with letters of intent due on July 15, 2020, according to a news release June 5. Agencies invited to write full proposals will submit them by Oct. 1. Successful letters and projects will have the potential to improve the health status of the Rutland region by…

Delaney Woods: last push to complete “Bearded Hen” trail Monday, June 22 at 4 p.m.—WELLS—Slate Valley Trails (SVT) is excited to offer its second community trail work day of the season on a trail that was worked on extensively last summer. With a small bit of effort from a focused trail work session, we can…

by Herb Ogden, Killington Section president Like almost everything else, the Killington Section has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. For a while, all trail work was forbidden. The main reasons seem to have been (1) trail workers sometimes need the RRMC emergency room, and we wanted to save all the ER capacity for folks…

The month of June is filled with many different celebrations. Once summer arrives in June, schools shut down for a few months’ worth of vacation, and most recreational attractions, such as amusement parks and boardwalks, begin operating at full capacity. June also is the month to show dads how much they are loved and appreciated.…

  Intermediate and advanced skaters,  ages 8 and up, can sign up now for Flip Side skate park’s travel camp, July 27-31. Hit the best skate parks in Vermont and beyond. Each day you’ll travel to a new skate spot; from 12-foot vert ramps to cement bowls and everything in between. This camp is for…

KILLINGTON— After Governor Phil Scott announced that summer camps can open if they “can meet strict health and safety requirements,” on May 8,  the town of Killington’s recreation dept. started planning to  offer a modified summer camp. The regulations put in place by the state include measures to increase social distancing, allowances for easier contact…

Covid-19 has changed all our lives and at Chandler they had to make the tough decision to cancel their annual 4th of July Summer Youth Musical this year. However, they didn’t want kids, teens and families to miss out on summer fun entirely so they’ve reinvented their theater program and expanded it to include film,…

PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library announces a free 5-day summer camp for children grades 1-6, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon. “Imagine: Five Days of Fantasy and Wonder” features stories and activities each day, led by Catherine Hunter, the library’s literacy specialist. Space is very limited and advanced registrations are required. The camp is planned to occur indoors…

Demonstrators call for an end to systemic racism in Rutland and beyond By Aliya Schneider Protestors were met with honking, cheering, and gestures of support as they protested along Main Street in Rutland on Sunday, June 7. “Black lives matter!”; “No Justice! No Peace!”; “Say his name. George Floyd” and  “Say her name. Breonna Taylor”…

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By Mikie Perkins, Albany Recruiting Battalion When the first Continental Congress founded the army in 1775, it was done to protect the original 13 colonies against invasion by the British. The U.S. Army continues to fight to protect Americans from aggressors 245 years later. It does so successfully because of soldiers who are dedicated and…

Dear Editor, A part-time, volunteer traffic director has been engaged to help get cars into the the Lookout parking lot in Killington. They are lining up with great expectation to pick up the take-out lunch that Joy Black has been preparing for the Killington Active Seniors ever since the coronavirus turned our lives upside down.…