By Lani Duke Act 46: Rupert, Pawlet approach the 11th hour Saying that students with low financial resources would be at a disadvantage compared to their peers from higher-income families, the Vermont State Board of Education rejected the Act 46 merger that would have Rupert and Pawlet sending middle and high school students to two…

A recent mix of cool nights and unseasonably warm days has created optimal conditions for fall fishing, and anglers throughout Vermont are reporting that the action is beginning to pick up for both warm and cold-water fish species. “Summertime conditions seemed to delay the fall bite a little bit, but cooler nights in the past…

By Stephen Seitz PROCTORSVILLE—Since Sept. 22, a new restaurant has appeared on Route 106 in Proctorsville: Neal’s Restaurant and Bar has opened. Neal’s takes over from what had been Table 19. “We decided to go for a soft opening,” said proprietor and Perkinsville resident Neal Baron. “We just put the flag out. Word of mouth…

Saturday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—NeighborWorks of Western Vermont is bringing back the Fall Festival for its second year at the community green space at 113 Library Ave. in Northwest Rutland on Saturday, Oct. 14. Come in costume ready to carve pumpkins, paint gourds, and create scary masks to the beat of “Monster Mash.” Pumpkin carving and gourd painting…

Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.—ORWELL—It’s time for the last 2017 hike into history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. On Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1-3:30 p.m., enjoy a tour led by Stephen Zeoli, president of the friends group for the historic site. This is a perfect time of year to mix history and…

Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—“Quilters, the Musical” is being presented by a consortium of Rutland Area women who have been involved in all aspects of local school and/or community theater for decades. Director Jennifer Bagley and Music Director Rita Lane have assembled a cast of talented actresses with beautiful voices, including Marsha Cassel, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman,…

Saturday, Oct. 14, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Ever wanted to learn to curl? Experience the sport with a Learn to Curl clinic Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5:45 p.m. The Upper Valley Curling Club plays at Barwood Arena on Highland Avenue in White River Junction. The club provides all equipment and full instruction. Bring warm clothes and…

Saturday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will host three open-forum meetings on Saturday, Oct. 14 to discuss the 2018 stock car racing season. Drivers and team members from all divisions and all race tracks on both dirt and asphalt are welcome and encouraged to participate. The meetings will be held at American Legion Post #49, 72 South…

By Stephen Seitz The Southern Windsor/Windham County Solid Waste Management District has decided to refund more than $379,000 in tipping fees it has held since the dissolution of the Vermont/New Hampshire Solid Waste Project in 2008. The district’s board of supervisors voted to release the money at its regular meeting on July 27, 2017. Since…

By Alan Keays, VTDigger The Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter has changed its name as it moves to the next chapter in its history of supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Avaloy Lanning, the organization’s executive director, said Thursday night. “We recognize that for too many people and for too long a…

By Alan Keays, VTDigger A lawyer for an organization that represents municipalities in Vermont told officials at the local level Thursday that when it comes to the state’s open meeting law it’s best to err on the side of openness. “The main goal here is accountability and transparency,” Carl Andeer, a staff attorney with the Vermont…

RUTLAND—The City of Rutland and Chapter 1 of the Vietnam Veterans of America have established a memorial trust fund to provide perpetual care and upkeep of the Rutland County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Chapter 1, the first VVA chapter in the nation and located in Rutland, has provided $10,000 to establish the trust for care of…

By Karen Lorentz KILLINGTON—Longtime Killington residents Jo and Henry Biathrow may be retired snowbirds – they go to Florida winters – but they still enjoy working. In fact, you might say they have returned to their roots. They started their careers at Killington, cooking and serving skiers in the first base lodge. Now they cook…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—A Rochester (Vt.) man is facing felony charges stemming from a single-vehicle crash last week that left his mother dead. Joseph Mailhot pleaded not guilty to two counts of gross negligent operation with death resulting and DUI #1- drug with death resulting at his arraignment, Friday, Oct. 6 in Vermont Superior Court,…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Seated in the Peak Lodge at the summit of Killington Mountain, resort officials and members of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) set their sights on the coming winter season and the events and developments slated to come with it. KPAA news KPAA President Howard Smith brought the audience up to date…