Snowmaking and natural snow reignite the Longest Season in the East Killington Resort, the largest four-season resort in Eastern North America, became the first North American resort to open for skiing and snowboarding on October 18, 2015, but temporarily suspended operations due to warming temperatures after eight exhilarating days on snow. A stretch of patient…

Submitted Charlie Wise A Killington town founder who made a difference By Karen D. Lorentz A celebration of life for longtime Killington resident and former businessman Charles A. “Charlie” Wise, who passed away on Nov. 2, will be held at the Sherburne United Church of Christ (“Little White Church” on Route 4) Nov. 15 at…

By Robin Alberti Gov. Peter Shumlin, Vt. AOT and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held a public celebration and ribbon cutting for the completion of Rutland’s Runway Safety Area Improvements Phase 1, 2, and 3 totaling over $16.5 million investment. Airport manager Chris Beitzel praised the work of Markowski Excavating for finishing the project…

Submitted Amy Laramie hikes with husband Justin, son Aengus and daughter Brooke. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is part of a series on graduates of Green Mountain College’s Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM) program, the nation’s only three-year bachelor’s degree program in resort and hospitality management. Amy Laramie was born and raised in…

CASTLETON–The Paramount Theatre and Castleton University present a broadcast of the Democratic Primary debate as part of the 14-month series "Project 240: Celebrating the American Experience" on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Paramount Theatre. Doors open at 6:40 p.m., with the event set for a 7 p.m. start. The event is free; snacks and beverages…

HARTFORD — At approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, Hartford Fire and Police personnel responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious man at a private residence on Christian Street in the town of Hartford. Upon arrival, paramedics found a 66-year-old male deceased.  The subject was subsequently identified as Thomas Casey, who was determined to…

BETHEL — The Alchemist of Waterbury, Vt., the Vermont maker of Heady Topper, is getting a boost from the local sun to green its brewing operations. AllEarth Renewables, a Vermont-based solar tracker manufacturer and developer of solar projects, and the Alchemist have announced a partnership that will provide the brewery solar energy from a portion…

Tractor rammed ATM, caused moderate damage RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at about 2:30 a.m. members of the Fair Haven Rescue Squad, who were returning from the Rutland Regional Medical Center hospital, contacted the Vermont State Police when they observed an attempted theft in progress at the Green Mountain Credit Union, located at 3141 Cold River…

RUTLAND — Goodwill of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont has leased 10,000 square feet of retail space on Route 7 in Rutland, where it plans to open a new thrift store. The site, at 230 North Main St., #6, had been the location of LaFlamme’s Furniture, which has relocated to its expanded location at Diamond…

On Monday, Nov. 9, the Clean Water Fund Board recommended spending a projected $10.4 million to reduce nutrient pollution in Vermont’s waterways. The funds will be administered by state agencies in 2016 and 2017, once the Lgislature approves the plan next session. Nutrient pollution carried in runoff can fuel excessive plant and algae growth in Vermont’s waters,…

About 30 people gathered outside the Paramount Theatre Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12-noon, for a press conference on the 13th annual Gift-of-Life-Marathon and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Paramount’s contributions to the national-record-setting drive. RUTLAND– With an eye toward creating an even greater regional impact, Rutland’s record-breaking blood drive will add a new…

Middlebury High School senior Cortland Fischer is chased by Rutland Raiders’ fierce defense during Saturday’s state championship game. The Raiders ended the Tigers’ 32-game winning streak. Raiders’ passing game, defense were key to their victory By Andy Kirkaldy RUTLAND — Playing on home turf Saturday night, the top-seeded Rutland High School football team used an…

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, six months after signing the historic education reform law known as Act 46, Gov. Peter Shumlin highlighted its early success in sparking local conversations statewide about how to enhance educational quality for Vermont’s kids. The governor made the announcement at Essex High School a week after voters from the towns of…

By Bruce Parker, Vermont Watchdog State lawmakers on Thursday, Oct. 29, sent a letter to Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe and State Board of Education Chair Stephen Morse, urging the board to reverse a ruling that prevents many districts from keeping school choice as they merge with other districts. “We are writing regarding Act 46, and…

November marks the beginning of the three-month open enrollment window Many Vermonters getting their insurance through the online marketplace will see their monthly health care premiums decrease next year, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced Oct. 29. The open enrollment period is a once-a-year opportunity for Vermonters using VHC to reevaluate their health care needs and change…