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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…
Killington and Shortski reach 100 days of skiing and riding
February 17, 2016
Courtesy of Rob Kovalesky Don McNeil a.k.a. “ShortSki” (center) achieved the milestone of being the first to reach 100 days of skiing out of 100 days of operation. That’s perfect attendance! KILLINGTON — Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, marked 100 days of skiing and riding for the 2015/2016 season at a Killington. Don McNeil a.k.a. “ShortSki”…
USA luge takes silver medal in Team Relay at Junior World Championships held in Germany
February 17, 2016
Courtesy USA Luge, Fred Zimny
For unlawful carnal knowledge
February 17, 2016
DEADPOOL By Dom Cioffi I’ve been known to curse from time to time, and to be honest, I’m not ashamed of the fact. Like most adults, I’ll swear when I’m upset, but personally, I’ll probably resort to profanity more often when I’m telling a story – particularly a funny one. I’ve always viewed vulgarities, when…
RE/MAX reflects on successful 2015 housing market
February 17, 2016
Courteys of RE/MAX Realty Vermont single family homes and condo sales show an increase in 2015 compared to 2014. An affordable housing market in Vermont led to an increase in sales in 2015. According to Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN) data, single-family home sales increased 12.6 percent year-over-year, while condominium sales experienced modest…
CSJ weekly athletics roundup
February 17, 2016
The College of St. Joseph men’s and women’s basketball teams had yet another successful week in which they finished with a combined record of 4-1. It was their last week of the regular season, and they will be playing in the Yankee Small College Conference Tournament starting Friday, Feb. 19. The Lady Saints went a…
Healthy vending machines come to Rutland
February 17, 2016
On Feb. 10, Berkshire Natural, a healthy snack and beverage company serving New England, announced the expansion of their healthy vending machines to New Hampshire and Vermont. The expansion will further Berkshire Natural’s goal to make healthy snacks available and convenient to the general public. Currently, there is one Berkshire Natural Healthy Vending Machine in…
Vermont among leaders in solar jobs for third consecutive year
February 17, 2016
Wages are above national average A new report released by the national non-profit The Solar Foundation found Vermont to be No. 3 in solar jobs per capita in the country, for the third year in a row. Nationally, the solar industry continues to set record job and installation growth, creating jobs at a rate 12…
Rutland Region
February 17, 2016
Rutland City Rutland leaders discuss affordable housing at Candidates’ Forum Too many of Rutland’s landlords don’t live in their own rental units, incumbent alderman candidate William Notte commented at a Feb. 10 public forum. He was responding to a question asking what the candidates might enact to bring down high rents that keep young professionals…
Lakes Region
February 17, 2016
Poultney budget contains minor increase POULTNEY—Poultney voters will be asked to approve a slightly increased budget over that of the previous year, up by only a bit over 2 percent, $1,139,189 for the 2016-17 fiscal year, compared to the current year’s $1,115,271. The largest increases are in the library budget and the health and welfare area.…
Tracey Fowler of Rutland receives 2016 “Everyday Heroes Award”
February 17, 2016
On Feb. 10 the American Red Cross announced this year’s selection of “everyday people” to be honored for the heroic things they do in their community. The Everyday Heroes awards are celebrated all over the country; the awards honor people who personify the Red Cross mission of service and help in local communities. To herald…
