Courtesy of KMS The Killington Mountain School boys’ lacrosse team went from an enjoyment sport to have great value. KILLINGTON — What began as a club sport aimed at providing enjoyment and cross training quickly grew into much more at Killington Mountain School this spring. The Killington Mountain School boys’ lacrosse team has cemented its place…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Quenneville victory opens Devil’s Bowl Speedway; Masterson, FitzGerald, Wood also take opening night wins WEST HAVEN – Vince Quenneville Jr. showed a good opening night crowd at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 21 that he never missed a beat over the winter. The Brandon, Vt., speedster and defending asphalt track champion…

By Robin Alberti At the end of every ski season, Basin Sports ski shop holds a party, the Basin Blastoff. Part of that celebration raises money for a local charity. This year the funds went to the Rutland Recreation Department for Flipside Skate Park. The party raised $1,600 and that donation was matched by the…

Submitted Rutland Town School kindergarten (Mrs. Books and Mrs. Mullins classes), and pre K (Mrs. Flory’s class) sit together with Jill Alderman of Alderman Chevrolet Buick GMC (back row). RUTLAND TOWN —  Rutland Town School kindergarden and pre-K students participated in bully prevention and healthy bodies programs through the nonprofit Puppets in Education (PiE), which…

With national student loan debt tripling to more than $1 trillion over the past decade and Vermont’s graduates stuck with the highest debt-to-earnings ratio, state lawmakers are urging Congress to let students file for bankruptcy. On Monday, May 2, members of the Vermont House gave preliminary approval to J.R.H. 27, a joint resolution that calls…

Vermont continues to lead the nation when it comes to clean energy jobs, according to the 2016 Clean Energy Industry Report announced May 18 by Gov. Peter Shumlin and the Department of Public Service. In the past year, there has been an increase of over 1,400 clean energy jobs, bringing the total number of Vermonters…

On Sunday, May 22, at approximately 8:12 p.m., the Vermont State Police investigated a single motor vehicle collision on Milkway Road, in the Town of Westminster, in Windham County, Vt. At the time of the collision, the roadway, which was gravel was clear of any debris or hazards and the weather was clear and warm.…

QUESTION: Connie and Howie are playing in a tournament. On the 14th hole, Connie’s ball rests on the green. Close to the ball is a twig (loose impediment). Connie removes the twig, but in the process of removal, she accidentally moves the ball with her foot. She says there is no penalty if the ball…

KILLINGTON — The first annual Beast of a Bike Swap is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend at Killington Resort’s Snowshed Lodge during a three-day stretch, May 27-29. Scheduled to coincide with the long-standing Killington Stage Race and opening weekend of the Killington Mountain Bike Park, these holiday weekend events create an atmosphere of family-friendly cycling fun…

Mother says, approach life with the eyes of a child By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Moon. This means that we will be off the hook and free to do whatever we please until she moves into Capricorn. As far as…

Submitted Pictured are Kayla Zsido, club vice president; Chris Heintz, affiliate president; Kelly Mills, former club president; Mollie Johnson, club president. CASTLETON—The Habitat for Humanity Club of Castleton University recently donated $750 to the Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County affiliate. With 25 active members, the club works year round on Habitat sites both in…

By Robin Alberti Sixth-grade students from area schools participated in activities and teambuilding during a trip to Maine. By Robin Alberti Graduates from sixth grade at Killington Elementary School joined other sixth grade graduates from Barnard, Reading and Woodstock elementary schools for a week-long trip to Ocean Park, Maine, in a tradition called “ Nature’s…

Annual event promotes awareness of Vermont history and importance of democracy Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced the winners of the 2016 Vermont poster and essay contest sponsored by his office. First-place students in each category visited Montpelier with their class Tuesday, May 24, for a tour of the Vermont State House and…

Submitted Thomas P. Aicher RUTLAND – Thomas P. Aicher, Esq., partner in the Rutland, Vt., law firm of Cleary, Shahi & Aicher, has been named Special Counsel for the National Ski Areas Association, according to a May 24 news release. Aicher was assigned to this national ski industry role by Michael Berry, President of NSAA,…

  Anyone may nominate; deadline is June 15 Do you know a Vermont teacher who has inspired you and who deserves statewide recognition? The Vermont Humanities Council seeks nominations for its Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award, which recognizes a Vermont educator in grades six through 12 who exemplifies excellence in the teaching of the…