As this crisis evolves, so does the plan to best manage this unprecedented time. Starting Monday, March 16, Rutland Co-op will be closing 30 minutes early each day so they can do an extensive cleaning.  They will be wiping down all surfaces; disinfecting and sanitizing spoons, containers, and carafes; and mopping the floors. Vinyl gloves will be available at…

By Anne Wallace Allen/VT Digger and Brooke Geery Anyone seeking paper goods, cleaning products, chips, meat or frozen food were largely out of luck at many stores across the state, which have seen heavy traffic as worries about the COVID-19 virus have intensified. Grocery stores of all types and sizes are seeing runs on supplies, chiefly…

“If there is ever a time we need our yoga practice it is now, and as much as I love to see your yogi faces in our lovely studio I think it is time to respond intelligently and prudently to the situation at hand,” Killington Yoga’s Karen Dalury said. So starting March 16, in lieu…

If you need help and you are stuck at home, or if you think you can help those in need, please reach out to Rutland County Mutual Aid.  Rutland County Mutual Aid is a site that connects people in need with people who can help. The website has two surveys on it: one for folks who are able…

The Rutland Community Cupboard will be implementing a new safety and access plan beginning March 16. The main objectives are to provide continuing access to food to all that need it within the community, while ensuring the highest possible level of health and safety for customers and volunteers. The RCC will be open Monday 11…

The Rutland Audubon society has cancelled all programs for the month of March, however, individuals can still participate in birding activities. The West Rutland Marsh at 8 Mable St. in West Rutland  is a great locale for new birders and seasoned experts. Walk any or all of the full 3.7 mile loop in this National…

Reading a book can be a great way to escape reality, and there’s no better reality to escape than the one we’re living in right now. Unfortunately, unless you’ve been hoarding books for years, you may lack fresh materials to read. While some area libraries are closing their doors to the public, others remain open…

By Karen D. Lorentz Taylor Zink was one of the lucky kids who learned to snowboard because his mom worked at a ski area. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Zink grew up in Dalton in the heart of the Berkshires and graduated from Wahconah Regional High School in 2007 and Bryant University in 2011 with a degree…

By Mike Schaefer “The people will survive in their environment…” sang the late, great D. Boon in Minutemen’s 1984 classic “Corona.” The singing guitarist eventually goes on to discuss how greed and injustice separates people in a country built on the premise of common good and principles. If you’re not familiar with Minutemen, now –…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a void-of-course Sagittarius moon. The moon will remained in that state until it entered Capricorn at 12:25 p.m.on the 16th. Mercury entered Pisces in the wee hours of Monday morning, and we’re coming up on the Spring…

Plus Virtual Tours: Meet the Animals & Behind the Scenes at the Farm & Museum WOODSTOCK, VERMONT... Beginning on Thursday, March 19, Billings Farm & Museum will offer options for local families with kids at home, and for folks farther away who want to explore our farm and museum: We will set up a “drive-through”…

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Dear Hut Friends, Like many small businesses and nonprofits, Vermont Huts has been monitoring the rapid evolution of COVID-19. We care deeply about the rural communities in which our huts are located, and the health and safety of our guests is our top priority. We also understand and fully support the need to “flatten the…

By Aidan Quigley and Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger On Monday, March 16, Gov. Phil Scott ordered bars and restaurants to stop offering dine-in service across the state effective 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It is his administration’s latest effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Vermont. Establishments can only offer take-out and delivery services through April 6. The…

By Lola Duffort/VTDigger Vermont now has 12 confirmed coronavirus cases, Health Commissioner Mark Levine said at a press conference on Monday, March 16. The state had eight confirmed cases as of Sunday evening, and just four when Governor Scott called for a state of emergency on Friday. On Monday, Gov. Phil Scott amended his emergency declaration to limit…