May 23 and 24 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The ARC Rutland Area supported AKtion Club of Rutland County, a Kiwanis family member, is holding a food drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walmart. The AKtion Club has just donated over $300 of pet food to local food…

Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Since 2000, the demand for treatment for opioid addiction in Vermont has increased more than 700 percent. With tackling substance abuse an identified priority by Governor Peter Shumlin, how are we doing in the greater Rutland community? Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Medical Director of Rutland Regional Medical Center’s…

Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — A free seminar for landowners entitled “Understanding Farm Bill Programs for Forestry and Wildlife Management” will be offered on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton. The seminar is offered by the Vermont Agency of Natural…

Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. — PITTSFIELD — Students of pianist Marilyn Taggart will give a concert on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn at Riverside Farm, on Route 100 in Pittsfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Parents and children interested in piano study are encouraged to attend the…

Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont invites the public to celebrate its 50th birthday. On Wednesday, May 27 join the birthday bash from 4:30-7 p.m. at the facility located at 45 Union Street in Rutland. This is a free event and will include food, drinks, children’s activities and entertainment for all…

Kristine Lilly Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Monday, May 18, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic and Summit Futbol Club present two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kristine Lilly on stage at the Paramount Theatre at 30 Center Street in Rutland. Kristine had over 350 appearances for the U.S. team and 130…

Courtesy of SAM Rob Megnin, Dave Beckwith, Mike Solimano, and NSAA President Michael Berry are shown with the Conversion Cup awarded to Killington Resort. Recognized for innovative instruction for first-timers By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON--The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented Killington Resort with the 2015 Conversion Cup Challenge award on May 5 at the…

A stray bullet from a high power rifle can extend over 2.5 miles; up to 1 mile for a .22 rim-fire rifle. A stray bullet killed an unsuspecting Vermonter in his home in 2008. Joseph McCarthy, of Essex. was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the stray-bullet death of a St. Michael's College professor and neighbor…

Submitted Photo one: "The Interior of Dreams" By Martin VanBuren Photo two: "Twenty-Five Shades of Grey" by Allison Naccarato Photo three:"Untitled" by Lydia Queredo Photo four:"Untitled" by Rachel Surrell Students from Poultney, Springfield, Windsor, Quechee, Weston awarded On Monday, May 11, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch hosted the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school…

As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation has removed the statewide ban on burning permits for all Vermont counties except Bennington and Windham, which will remain in effect. The original ban was issued May 5. Widespread soaking rain over the last two days and signifiant leaf-out greening of the…

Courtesy of Castleton State College Elementary Education graduate Meghan Susslin, of St. Albans, Vt. shakes a congratulatory hand during the commencement celebration, Saturday, May 9. CASTLETON — The largest class in Castleton College history passed across the stage at its 228th commencement ceremony on Saturday, bringing to close the 2014-15 academic year. Tim Donovan, former Chancellor…

Selectboard meeting fosters community conversation on useful but not burdensome restrictions By Cristina Kumka and Polly Lynn Killington will take steps toward adopting a new ordinance that restricts gunfire along certain town roads. The details, however, are still being ironed out after the town Select Board and the police chief received input from citizens at…

By Stephen Seitz Last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced about $900,000 to speed up broadband service in a number of Vermont towns, including Rochester, Pittsfield, Norwich, Randolph, Royalton, Jamaica, Reading and Bradford. Rochester Town Clerk JoAnne McDonnell said, “It’s the first we’ve heard of it. In town, we have Comcast, but other people have different…

Fire Department Facilities Review Committee issues status report to the Selectboard KILLINGTON — The Killington Fire and Rescue Department facilities no longer meet state criteria or the needs of the volunteer fire department. In order for the town of Killington to decide the best course of action for the future of these facilities, the Killington Selectboard…

Portion of busy thoroughfare to close for 10 days By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — At the past Selectboard Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, several members from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, including Jennifer Fitch, structures project manager, and Gary Sweeny, project engineer, reviewed and discussed the planned replacement of Bridge #33, which is scheduled to take place…