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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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 :…

Photos courtesy of Polly Lynn  

By Robin Alberti Two students from Killington Elementary School dress up in feather boas,  face paint, costume hats and glasses prior to the fun run 5K at the Rutland fairgrounds, Saturday.

Submitted Michael J. Valentine RUTLAND—The face behind the cameras of Rutland’s PEGTV for over 20 years, Michael J. Valentine has stepped down as the organization’s executive director, effective immediately. The announcement was made May 27 by PEGTV board president Thad Omand. “Mike has shared with us that due to personal health concerns he will no…