By Katy Savage As employees are out of work and students are out of school due to state-mandated closures, Vermonters are stepping up to help others in need. A handful of Rutland residents created Rutland County Mutual Aid, a website to connect people who need help with volunteers in light of the coronavirus. Within an…

Staff report On Monday, March 16, Governor Phil Scott ordered an end to dine-in service at restaurants and bars starting 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The day prior, Sunday, Scott ordered schools to close by Wednesday, and the day prior to that, Saturday, all ski areas in the state had announced they would closed, too.…

Brave new world? Well, this has been interesting. Like everyone else, I’ve been trying to navigate the strange environment brought on by COVID-19, the acute respiratory disease that originated out of China in recent months. I don’t ever remember a time in my life when the social atmosphere was quite like this; when there was…

BY Kevin Theissen It is amazing how predictably irrational we humans are. There are certain things we cannot predict, but there are others that we are spot on, near 100% of the time. One of those is that when times are bad, “experts” start downgrading and cutting estimates. It’s as reliable as a sunrise. I…

The Outside Story by Susie Spikoi Sometimes it pays to be an insomniac. One frigid winter night, I climbed out of my restless bed and slipped outside to stand under a sky littered with stars and take in the complete silence of darkness. Suddenly, a ruckus broke out along the edge of the pond near…

by Merisa Sherman Like all of you, this past weekend threw my life into turmoil. Two of my four jobs have disappeared in the blink of an email and our beloved ski resort has turned off the lifts. As the threat of COVID-19 virus grows stronger, increasing numbers of our community are withdrawing to the safety of…

Comcast announced steps to help ensure people stay connected to the Internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus. “During this extraordinary time, it is vital that as many Americans as possible stay connected to the internet – for education, work, and personal health reasons,”…

Daily Bread by Rick Daily Location: Gills is located on Strongs Avenue in Rutland Favorite dish? Roast Beef Mini with horseradish and mayo on both sides, provolone cheese, tomato and onion on top and finished with pepper and their homemade oil, vinegar and spices mix. What makes it unique? They make it to order before your…

By Ryan Dunfee Working from home for the first time due to the coronaviris? Here are a few tips from a seasoned remote worker that could help. Do not work from your bedroom in your pajamas. Set up a clean, intentional office space somewhere outside your bedroom, even if it’s just the kitchen table. Your…

On Tuesday, March 17,  Vail Resorts announced that all of its North American resorts and retail stores will remain closed for the 2019-20 winter ski season amidst the continued challenges associated with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the Company’s previously announced closure of its resorts from Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March…

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…