Dam removal urged Claiming that most of the 200 dams in Vermont that do not appear to have a current use are thus "deadbeats," the Nature Conservancy of Vermont plans to urge their removal after first developing a data-rich map ranking and prioritizing the dams that most inhibit fish and other aquatic species' reproduction. Officials…

By Lani Duke Louras nixes “wet” shelter downtown The aldermen concurred with mayor Chris Louras in objecting to the installation of a "wet" shelter downtown. BROC-Community Action in Southwest Vermont had proposed opening a "low-barrier" shelter in that crucial corner of the city's core at 45 Union Street. Louras objected to a new facility agreeing…

CASTLETON—In memory of a well-loved student, the Castleton Upward Bound program will help students in their pursuit of higher education as it rewards deserving students with the newly dedicated scholarship fund, the Alexandra “Alix” Brown Scholarship. Alix Brown was a student at Rutland Senior High School and a member of the Castleton Upward Bound program…

LUDLOW — Vermont Limo and Shuttle LLC began in April, 2015 and is expecting to have a big presence in the Ludlow region of Vermont this fall and winter season. They will be offering a contract shuttle service as well as brew tours, wedding service, airport and Amtrak service and all types of transportation services from…

RUTLAND — On Monday, Oct. 12, Stafford Technical Center’s Forestry, Natural Resources and Horticulture program announced that it has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Service award in the K-12 Youth Volunteer Group category. Selection was based on the program’s service in partnership with the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District. Governor’s Service Awards pay tribute to…

The Long Trail Youth Theater is ready for take-off in Southern Vermont with year-round workshops and productions. Long Trail School is excited to announce Long Trail Youth Theater (LTYT), a new theater program for children in grades K through 12, beginning Oct. 19 with intensive workshops. Children are grouped by grade level: Theater Fun for…

RUTLAND – For many college students, one of the biggest adjustments is learning how to make meals – with food service providers and dining halls to help. While some dorms and student centers are equipped with shared kitchen space, students often lack the skills to cook the food they want. College of St. Joseph’s Wellness…

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Arlo Guthrie played to a nearly full house at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. Guthrie is on tour for the 50th anniversary of “Alice’s Restaurant.” His daughter, Sarah Lee, played as the opening performer. Guthrie performed much of the set unplugged with exception of his “Alice’s Restaurant” rendition, complete with the…

Courtesy of GMC Students at Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM)  share a  laugh while studying in the dorm. By Karen D. Lorentz It’s the time of year when high school juniors and seniors start thinking about college and careers. Many have no idea what they want to do for their life’s work, which used…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Killington resort did not sell any tickets at the gate to the inaugural Oktoberfest event this past weekend, Oct. 9-11, as entry was free and open to the pubic. Therefore, figures for attendance are approximate, Rob Megnin estimates that there were about 1,500-1,700 attendees at peak times. Perhaps a more telling…

By Polly Lynn The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll was held Sunday, Oct. 11. The event saw approximately 75 riders compete in teams of three with an uphill, cross-country and downhill portion. “It was definitely pretty grueling, especially the uphill part,” said Ben Colona, Killington Sports at Snowshed store manager for Killington Resort and the…

  Former Killington selectman Robert Fenner passed away Oct. 11, 2015, at his home in Brownsville, Vt., after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of George and Bertha (Thomas) Fenner. Bob Fenner graduated from Norwich University in 1954. He began his professional career working…

Select Board begins search for replacement By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Killington Town Manager Seth Webb announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, that he was stepping down after being recruited to a new position in the private sector. Webb has been with the town for six years. Webb said he accepted the position of managing director for Tusk…

Brandon and Woodstock receive detailed analysis and recommendations On Oct. 6, Governor Shumlin announced the release of the final report on the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI), identifying Vermont’s top 32 communities where economic activity and associated infrastructure are at high risk of flooding. The report provides a how-to reference for towns and states interested…

By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Dr. Louis Meyers, a Rutland physician, intends to mount a campaign for lieutenant governor as an independent. “This is my first foray into politics, and obviously it would be considered a long shot,” Meyers told VTDigger in an interview last week. “I see this as a win for me even if…