RUTLAND—In November, Rutland Area Farm and Food link (RAFFL) launched an effort to raise $75,000 to expand its current programming and outreach within the current communities it serves. With a successful campaign by year’s end, RAFFL will be able to continue its efforts to capture fresh, seasonal food from local farms for those in need…

Nissan relocation is back under consideration RUTLAND—Early in 2016, Garvey Nissan filed an Act 250 application to build a new auto dealership on 16.5 acres at the border of Rutland Town and North Clarendon. The dealership had requested the application be held in abeyance while it worked to ameliorate “unforeseen technical issues,” but now the…

County students demonstrate community spirit Ella Patterson, PJ Cummings, and Sophia Rampone are representing Fair Haven Union H.S. in the inaugural Castleton University High School Art Festival. Each student has three works of art in the show, on display now through Dec. 19 at the Christine Price Gallery, located in the lobby of the Fine…

With winter weather now taking hold, Vermonters are readying their birdfeeders. But before residents put up their avian offerings, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife recommends a review of the birdfeeding basics. “Birds of all species have very interesting behaviors, shapes, and plumage, and being close to them to be able to observe this is…

HARTLAND — Vermont State Police have arrested a Massachusetts man in connection with a bank robbery in Hartland over the weekend. The robbery occurred at 10:15 a.m. when a man entered the Hartland branch of the Mascoma Savings Bank on Route 12 at the junction with U.S. Route 5 and demanded money from a teller.…

Police are investigating the deaths of two skiers who collapsed at Killington Resort over three days. William Cusano, age 65 of Lagrangeville, N.Y., was skiing at Killington on Saturday afternoon when he collapsed on an intermediate ski trail, police said. He was transported the Rutland Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. There…

Police are investigating the shooting death of a Mt. Tabor resident that occurred this weekend. On Sunday evening, Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks responded to a 911 call from the town of Mount Tabor for a report of an accidental shooting at a residence. Upon arrival, troopers and Manchester rescue found David Shores, Sr., deceased within the…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a Mount Tabor man whose wife told police he accidentally shot himself. According to police, 54-year-old David Shores Sr. ,was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound Sunday evening at his home on Brooklyn Road. Police said Shores’ wife called 911 and said…

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and celebrations.  For too many, though, it is also a time of tragedy due to drunk driving. In 2016 so far, 63 people have lost their lives in 55 fatal crashes on Vermont roadways. Impairment by alcohol, drugs, or both, was a contributing factor in nearly one-half of…

College of St. Joseph Men’s and Women’s Basketball each finished their first half of the season this past week. The men’s team went 1-2 on the week, earning a big victory against conference foe NHTI Dec. 7. They then suffered two difficult losses to Juniata and Lynchburg in the Doc Greene Tournament held in Pennsylvania…

Vermont hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for 2017 will be available on Dec. 12. “Vermonters really enjoy hunting and fishing,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Many people like to purchase their new licenses before Jan. 1 so they will be ready to go ice fishing.” According to a federal survey, Vermonters rank…

RUTLAND—Join the women of the The Rutland Cutting Edge ice hockey team and beat the winter blues! Whether you have never played before or have been looking for a chance to get back on the ice, the team provides the opportunity for you to get involved and learn. The recreational team that practices Sunday nights and plays…

Mountain Meditation By Marguerite Jill Dye A friend asked me to write about the Electoral College but, honestly, I don’t have the heart. Hillary Clinton won 2.8 million (and counting) more votes than her opponent and I’ve held out hope that enough state recounts and adjusted electoral votes could result in a miracle and change…

By Ned Swanberg When I’m hiking, I like to watch for rock basins, sometimes as small as cupped hands, that appear along summits and ridgelines. These are “thin places.” When filled with water, these tiny quivering pools offer a deep plunge into time. Basins run the gamut from Star Lake, a half-acre tarn beside New…

This week has been a blur of skiing, lifting weights, and selling solar. Having skied a blissful 45 days so far (every operating day of the resort), and having had a couple of genuine powder days, I can honestly say that this year is off to a great start, and I am living my joy.…