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Strong Communities, Better Connections grants awarded
February 24, 2016
On Feb. 19, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced the Strong Communities, Better Connections (SCBC) Grant awards. This year the organizations have funded three projects that help align land use planning and community revitalization efforts with transportation investments. Grant winners: The town of Chester…
“Leap of Kindness Day” slated for Feb. 29
February 24, 2016
LUDLOW—Monday, Feb. 29, is Leap Year . To mark this “additional day” of the year, the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to do something kind for someone else, and is calling the day “Leap of Kindness Day.” In announcing this new initiative, the OVRCC acknowledged its peers at the Saratoga County…
News Briefs: Lakes Region
February 24, 2016
by Lani Duke Paul’s Pizza down, not out A Valentine’s Day evening fire severely damaged the community icon Paul’s Pizza on Route 4A in Hydeville, flaring up about 10 p.m., just after workers had left after closing. In addition to Castleton’s fire department, other responders at the scene included Fair Haven and Poultney fire crews,…
News Briefs: Rutland Region
February 24, 2016
by Lani Duke Alderman contestants Alderman candidate George Gides describes himself as an analyst with strong negotiation skills. At age 49, he is relatively new to Rutland, having moved to the city from Bristol in 2005. His private sector work experience has him integrating major software systems in the field of health care. If elected,…
Horoscopes for February 10 – February 16, 2016
February 18, 2016
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations Horoscopes for February 10 - February 16, 2016…
Are we tapering yet, coach?
February 17, 2016
Submitted Killington Aquatic Club swimmer Mattie Lou Peters, age 11, set her personal best times in all her events last weekend. By Kim Peters, coach of the Killington Aquatic Club KILLINGTON — As a competitive swim coach, I often get one of two questions in February: “Coach, when do we start our taper?” or “What…
Rutland High School wrestlers to compete at state meets
February 17, 2016
Courtesy of Kim Peters RHS ninth grader Casey Coughlin wins a match. By Kim Peters Rutland High School freshman wrestlers, Mark Napolitano, Jr., Casey Coughlin and Hunter Cameron, will participate in the JV State Tournament at Spaulding High School this upcoming Saturday, Feb. 20. Dakota Peters, also a freshman but wrestling on the Varsity level,…
MSJ freshman honored as a “Millennial Writer on Stage”
February 17, 2016
Submitted Rory Carrara Contributor to the Young Writers Project RUTLAND–Mount Saint Joseph Academy (MSJ) freshman Rory Carrara was recently chosen to perform a reading of her poem “How?” on the Regional Educational Television Network (RETN), according to a Feb. 12 press release. She was selected to appear on RETN as a “Millennial Writer on Stage”…
Expensive way to buy cheap gas
February 17, 2016
Submitted Dorran Cooley On Feb. 10, the Vermont State Police were notified of a possible stolen credit card, originating in North Clarendon, Vt. Initial investigation revealed that unauthorized purchases of fuel were being made to a credit card account owned by 74-year-old Phillip Alderman of North Clarendon. These purchases had occurred at the rate of…
PEGTV to broadcast live Aldermanic Forum Feb. 18
February 17, 2016
Courtesy of PEGTV Candidates will answer questions from moderator Tom Donahue in the live forum. RUTLAND–PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, will be broadcasting a live forum of candidates running for Rutland City Aldermen on Feb. 18, 2016. The forum will air on PEGTV channel 21 at 7 p.m. Candidates will answer questions from…
Mettawee holds annual Geo Bee
February 17, 2016
Courtesy of Mettawee Community School Mettawee Community School Principal Brooke DeBonis (left) and third grade teacher and Geo Bee organizer Mark Rampone (right) proudly stand with the top three finishers in Mettawee’s 2016 Geo Bee: Students pictured (l-r) Brett Rosenbauer, the school champion; Tucker Haynes, the runner-up; and Lily Cole, third place. WEST PAWLET—Following winter…
To demo or not to demo, it’s not really a question
February 17, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz There’s been a huge sea change in skis since I learned on my dad’s 1930 hickories with the bear trap bindings on a golf course in the 1950s. From my first wood Vostra skis with edges to metal Head Master’s, Rossi Strato 102’s, a Rossi Sport in the 1980s, and then…
