RUTLAND—Last month, the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) released the newly approved tactical basin plans for the Battenkill, Walloomsac, and Hoosic rivers and  their tributaries, referred to as Basin 01. The basin plan will protect, maintain, and improve surface waters by managing the activities that result in surface water stressors, and address the pollutants associated…

RUTLAND—Continuing the reorganization and refocusing of the Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC), the REDC Board of Directors has elected new members from three of the region’s leading companies. John Casella II, 31, of Casella Construction; Shana Louiselle, 30, of Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO); and Mark Werle, 52, of Ryan, Smith & Carbine, Ltd., will…

BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Foundation (CMAC) could benefit from a donation of $1,000 if it can raise a further $1,000 through matched funding. Through an anonymous donor, this challenge is directed towards completing the performance hall. To date, the Foundation has received $205 from members of the community. Monies raised would be used to…

BETHEL—A one-of-a-kind university popped up in central Vermont in 2014, and it has been attracting interest across Vermont and the nation. Bethel University (BU), a “pop-up university,” offers free mini-courses to anyone and everyone. Classes meet in the town hall, the school, the library, and in homes and businesses all over town on topics as…

TINMOUTH — On Jan. 27, at approximately 1:28 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 133 in the area north of Vermont Route 140 in Tinmouth. Investigation determined that Brennan R. Howard, age 18 from Middletown Springs, was traveling northbound when he reached for a water bottle…

RUTLAND — On Jan. 26, troopers from the Rutland State Police Barracks responded to a report of a car break-in at Northwood Park in Rutland Town. Maxine Garfinkel, age 80 from Rutland City, advised that she parked her vehicle to walk with a friend before running errands and noticed when she returned that her window was…

By Lani Duke Hubbardton fire shows perils of remodeling HUBBARDTON—Trapped between walls and dropped ceilings, a fire took down a Hubbardton home erected about 225 years ago. Missing from the townscape is the one-and-one-half story, post-and-beam Cape Cod-style house at 2750 Black Pond Rd. The fire started in a chimney, with its smoke becoming visible…

By Lani Duke Rutland City On the ballot Rutland City voters will see an added pair of bonds on their March 1 ballot. The Aldermen had already approved a $2.5 million bond to replace White Pool and a $19 million budget. One of the added bonds is for an equalization tank to stabilize water pressure…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Scorpio Moon, with aspects that, while they might give us plenty to chew on, don't hold a candle to what's going on in the larger scheme of things. For those of you who don't know, the…

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Courtesy of Killington ART Garage Looking to add a splash of color to your home décor? Create this chrysanthemum pillow! Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Join the Killington ART Garage for an art social on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. Abigail Burns shows how to create a chrysanthemum pillow. In the spirit…

Courtesy of VINS As previously printed, this mega-mammal stands in the meadow at VINS, though now it has a snowy surrounding, depicting an Ice Age-like environment. Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. — QUECHEE — On Thursday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., go back in time, 13,000 years with geologist Meredith Kelly and artists Bob…

Courtesy of oliverschemm.webnode.com Oliver Schemm stands inside one his creation, “The God Box,” an interactive sculptural structure covered outside and inside with objects of uncertain and mysterious origins. Friday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of Vermont artist Oliver Schemm running from Jan. 20…

Courtesy of Karen Deets “House” was painted by Sophia Freeguard, grade K, Whiting School, teacher Cassandra Gengras. Friday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The Brandon Artists Guild is proud to present fine art made by local students. The reception is Feb. 5, 5 to 7 p.m., and the show will be on display from…

By Matt Dine DANIEL LEBHARDT Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — In the on-going collaboration between the Paramount Theatre and Young Concert Artists (YCA), Daniel Lebhardt, pianist, winner of the Paramount Theatre Award at the International Final YCA Auditions in November of 2014, will be appearing at the Paramount on Friday, Feb. 5 at…