Courtesy of PEGTV The studio audience looks on during a recent taping of “Academic Showdown” in the Howe Center studio. The show airs on PEGTV channel 20 on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Proctor-Fair Haven on March 24; West Rutland-Otter Valley, March 31 RUTLAND–PEGTV’s new weekly half-hour quiz show “Academic Showdown,” featuring eight local high schools,…

Rutland City Two steps forward, one step back Although the city seemingly gains fiscal ground with every audit, two gargantuan obstacles continue to lie in the path of solvency. Both the city pension fund and the downtown parking garage-transit center are problems that present no foreseeable remedy. The pension fund is really two funds, City…

Latest Act 46 snag The new district consolidation law stands in the way of what could be a successful merger on Rutland County’s western boundary. The folks who created merger mandates failed to consider that laws permitting districts to designate schools across state boundaries must be rewritten to cover the newly formed merged districts. Pawlet,…

RUTLAND — St. Peter Parish in Rutland has entered the solar energy age, the first parish in the state Roman Catholic Diocese to install money-saving solar panels to generate electricity. St. Peter’s received a $20,000 grant from Green Mountain Power and a $6,000 contribution from Rutland-based Same Sun of Vermont Inc. which installed the panels.…

By Janina Curtis KILLINGTON — Over the years, the Sherburne Women’s Club has funded scholarships and given away over $100,000 to local organizations.     At this time The Sherburne Women’s Club is accepting requests from local charities or organizations for donations. Requests must be submitted in writing and must be received by the Club no…

As America continues to adopt more children internationally than any other country, hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S.–most of whom are children of color–sit in foster care awaiting adoption. Although some Americans express a desire to adopt non-white children, even they have reservations when it comes to adopting children of certain races, especially…

POULTNEY — Mr. Keith Harrington a teacher at Poultney Elementary in Poultney was among 23 teachers selected to be a Behring Teacher Ambassador for National History Day® during the 2016-2017 school year. To be selected recipients must show outstanding creativity, commitment and inspiration in developing students’ interest in history education. Candidates must be excellent classroom…

CASTLETON—Students in the Castleton University Upward Bound program recently took second place at the 12th annual Green Mountain Scholars Bowl, out of 50 students and a total of 10 competing teams. The annual event took place on Saturday, March 12, at Johnson State College, bringing together Upward Bound students from across Vermont and New York.…

Courtesy of VINS These campers have their faces painted and are ready for nature adventures! QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) 2016 Summer Nature Camp schedule is online and open for registration. With limited availability, planning ahead is the best way to secure a place for your children in these fun and educational programs,…

Courtesy of VINS Chandler and Chelsea Funnery team together for April Vacation Theatre Intensives in Shakespeare and Improvisation. RANDOLPH — In honor of Shakespeare’s 400th, Chandler and Chelsea Funnery team together to present April Vacation Theatre Intensives in Shakespeare and Improvisation. There will be three April Vacation Theatre Intensives running April 18-22 serving ages 7-107. The…

Courtesy of Killington Mountain School Athletes of all types—and all seasons—can gain strength and develop athletic literacy at a variety of Killington Ski Club/ Killington Mountain School Summer Sessions. KILLINGTON — With a variety of options to suit every athlete, the Killington Ski Club (KSC)/Killington Mountain School (KMS) 2016 Summer Sessions will be held in Killington…

Courtesy of Killington Rec. Department Johnson Pool is a favorite way to cool off for kids in at Rec & Trek Adventure Camp. KILLINGTON — The Killington Recreation Department is again offering summer camps for kids of all ages. This year’s camps are taking place from June 20 until Aug. 26, and include: Camp Loads…

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Courtesy of Bruno Family collection Two-time Devil’s Bowl Speedway champion John Bruno (#22) will be honored at the track on Saturday, June 4.  Important figures from Vermont racing history to be honored during season WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway will honor the stars of the past during its 50th season of stock car racing in 2016. The…

Courtesy of KMS GRACE WEINBERG Killington Mountain School Luge athlete Grace Weinberg is back at school after a busy competition season both abroad and in Lake Placid. Weinberg, a senior from Pittsfield, was part of a four-person relay team to take fourth place at this winter’s Junior World Championships in Lillehammer, Norway. Additionally, Grace had a…