Rutland County Humane Society RCHS and COVID-19: In light of the recent and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will implement new procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, adopters, supporters and the public. Beginning immediately new policies are in place.  Appointments will need to be made…

RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph is pleased to announce its fourth “Issues Playwriting Contest.” With the renewed support of the Walter Cerf Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Chandler will again be using the contest to promote excellent writing for the stage, giving particular focus to plays that address social issues. “Social issue” plays are, for…

RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is proud to again showcase young artists in the annual student exhibit.  This year’s theme, The Arts Light Up The World, expresses how art gives light to people in difficult times, such as now, as we cope with the current health crisis. This year, the annual student exhibit will be structured…

QUEECHEE—With thousands losing jobs across Vermont, and state food shelves inundated with people to feed, ShiftMeals provides nourishing meals for those in need. The Skinny Pancake will serve anyone and everyone who needs a meal: laid-off restaurant workers, musicians, artists, gig workers, farmers, anyone affected by this crisis. For those that might not have the cash or…

By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Brattleboro Retreat psychologist Dr. Jilisa Snyder is used to counseling Vermonters on how to cope with personal upheaval ranging from anxiety and depression to illness and death. She has been surprised to see the coronavirus squeeze all those challenges together into a particularly dizzying punch. “We’re living in the midst of an unprecedented…

Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm and Museum will join in the celebration of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary with a week of special activities beginning April 20. Visit us online at billingsfarm.org/billings-farm-at-home, where you will find a series of presentations with informative ideas and suggestions on what we can do to help protect our earth, along with children’s…

Tuesday, April 21 at 3 pm.—RUTLAND— Rutland-area residents are invited to attend a basic everyday bicycling workshop provided by Local Motion and hosted by the Rutland Recreation Department and the Rutland Regional Planning Commission. This online workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 3 p.m., and the recording of the live workshop will be…

HARTLAND – The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland will have a delayed tentative opening of Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The delay is due to Governor Scott’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order placed on the state of Vermont to lessen the spread of Covid-19, which was extended through May 15 on Friday, April…

Wednesday, April 22 at 8 p.m.— On Earth Day, PBS will premiere a compelling new documentary, “Climate Change—The Facts,” presenting scientific evidence of the impact of global warming. The program also examines possible solutions to the crisis, including the latest innovations, technology and actions individuals can take to prevent further damage. The one-hour special, hosted by…

Curious about how scientists study fish populations or climate change? Or how drones are used to map streams and lakes? Then check out Zoom a Scientist, an interactive, virtual webinar series focused on watershed and aquatic science. It’s hosted by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Lake Champlain Sea Grant Education Team every Tuesday and…

LUDLOW—The Ludlow Area Community Garden is open to all residents of Ludlow and neighboring towns. The fenced garden is located in the Fletcher Farm grounds on Route 103, at the border between Ludlow and Proctorsville. Individual 10’ x 10’ plots are used to grow vegetables, flowers, and some fruit. Waist-high raised beds are available too.…

Scammers are trying to cash in on the coronavirus. From selling phony health care products to soliciting donations for fake charities, scammers will try anything to get your money or sensitive personal information during times of crisis. With economic impact payments or “stimulus checks” coming, Attorney General T.J. Donovan and Treasurer Beth Pearce remind Vermonters to protect…

By Brooke Geery All around the country, people are finding ways to connect without actual contact, and one of those is through lights. Here in Rutland, Rutland Regional Medical Center illuminated its Christmas star, which gave Nancy Greenwood an idea. The local Realtor and community activist turned to Facebook to help spread message that actual…

  Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Education (AOE) announced Monday, April 6, a partnership with Vermont PBS to provide educational content to supplement remote learning for Vermont students and school districts during the COVID-19 outbreak. This initiative will give over 83,500 Vermont students access to free, high-quality educational resources via television broadcast and…

As of Tuesday, April 14, the Vermont Department of Health reported that a total of 39 Rutland County and 27 Windsor County residents had tested positive for COVID-19. That amounts to 6 cases per 10,000 population for Rutland County and 5 cases per 10,000 for Windsor County. Health department officials on Friday said 31 people…