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Hiker’s stolen backpack recovered
June 10, 2015
CLARENDON—On June 1 at about 11:30 a.m. Sarah Dayton, 23, of Stockbridge, came to the Rutland State Police Barracks to report that her hiking pack and walking sticks had been stolen at the Long Trail trailhead on Route 103 in Clarendon. Dayton said she had set the bag and sticks down in the parking lot…
Fatal crash on Rte 7 reported, still under investigation
June 10, 2015
FERRISBURGH—On June 2, at about 8:40 p.m., the New Haven State Police Barracks, along with the Vergennes police department and the Ferrisburgh and Vergennes fire and rescue personnel responded to a report of a single-car crash with injuries at 5371 U.S. Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. Shortly after first responders arrived, the operator of the vehicle,…
New public electric vehicle charging station opens in Rutland
June 10, 2015
First “Freedom Station” debuted Tuesday, part of EV charging network to help drivers reduce fossil fuel and save money RUTLAND — On Tuesday, June 9, Green Mountain Power & NRG, a Fortune 250 company, opened a new public electric vehicle charging station in Rutland to help electric vehicle owners save money and charge up more…
Tricia Huebner joins Phoenix Books Rutland ownership team
June 10, 2015
RUTLAND—Tricia Huebner, a Rutland community leader who has served a variety of local nonprofit organizations, will join Phoenix Books Rutland as the store manager and as minority owner with co-owners Michael DeSanto and her husband, Tom. In announcing her hiring and partnership, which includes an investment in the community-supported enterprise, DeSanto said Huebner was a…
Rutland woman faces felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident; passenger injured
June 10, 2015
FAIR HAVEN — On June 8, troopers, along with the Fair Haven police department, responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle crash that occurred on Bolger Road in the town of Fair Haven, Vt. at approximately 12:09 a.m. The passenger (whom the police did not identify) was able to walk to a nearby residence, where…
News Briefs: Rutland Region
June 10, 2015
By Lani Duke Direct flights to New York metro area coming to Rutland RUTLAND—Rutland may soon have air connection to White Plains, N.Y. Syracuse-based charter airline Altius has applied to the feds for regular passenger flights between the Clarendon airport and White Plains, which provides easy access to New York City. The flights would utilize…
Vermont gears up for bike season
June 10, 2015
World-class trails and events draw cyclists from throughout the U.S. From bone-rattling descents to leisurely loops, Vermont’s summer cycling season offers an impressive variety of biking events, set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Biking enthusiasts will find classic dirt road rides, challenging stage races, nationally acclaimed single-track, guided tours and…
Trail of the week: Woodstock Reservoir
June 10, 2015
Courtesty of the Vermont Dept. of Tourism and Marketing A woman smiles as she rides around a bend on a Vermont trail. By Tony Accurso The Woodstock Reservoir trails, located on Cox District Road off Route 4 in Woodstock, are not to be missed. The network consists of five major trail segments, including a recent addition called “the knob”connected…
Environmental study sees little problem with cable under Lake Champlain
June 10, 2015
The cable would travel 97.3 miles underneath the lake to Benson, then 56.7 miles to Ludlow By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The U.S. Department of Energy has released a draft environmental impact study on a development firm’s proposal to run a 154-mile high-voltage transmission cable beneath Lake Champlain. It would carry electricity from Canada to markets in…
KMS graduates seven full-term students
June 10, 2015
Courtesy of KMS Seven Killington Mountain School graduates stand together in caps and gowns, Saturday, June 6. KILLINGTON — With the lush, green mountain of Killington as a backdrop and Superstar’s lone snowy patch serving as a reminder of the long winter season, the seven members of Killington Mountain School’s full-term program gathered on campus Saturday,…
Celestial inspiration: resentment springs from obligation, suppressing personal freedom
June 10, 2015
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Pisces Moon, with aspects that look like they’re going to drive us nuts for a few days. By noon on the 9th, I wouldn’t be surprised if we wind up butting heads with ourselves, or with…
Jason Kendall, person of interest in Windsor homicide June 8
June 8, 2015
UPDATE (11:03 p.m. June 10): WINDSOR HOMICIDE SUSPECT, SUSPECTED DEAD At approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, the Vermont State Police were contacted by the Kansas Highway Patrol about an incident possibly involving Jason Kendall, who is being sought for 2nd degree murder in the homicide of Molly Helland, of Windsor, Vt.. Earlier Wednesday, a car with…
Starline Rhythm Boys open Fair Haven free concert series
June 8, 2015
By Natalie Stultz, courtesy of C. Hunt STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Get your lawn chairs ready! The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park 2015 Summer Series begins on Thursday, June 11 with the honky tonk sounds of the Starline Rhythm Boys. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. There will…
Paramount Theatre to Broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup
June 8, 2015
Rutland, VT - The Paramount Theatre in historic downtown Rutland, Vermont, capitalizing on the frenzied crowds of last year’s Men’s FIFA World Cup Tournament, will be broadcasting, free of charge, the first two matches of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Tournament: Monday, June 8th : USA vs. Australia 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th :…
“Song of the Seasons” Rutland Garden Club Winning Arraignments
June 5, 2015
Photos courtesy of Polly Lynn