By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Vermonters who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks or adhere to social distancing guidelines, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday. The change follows a drastic shift in guidance announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Coronavirus cases rise to 812, 38 deaths
As of Sunday, April 19, the Vermont Department of Health reported that a total of 43 Rutland County and 37 Windsor County residents had tested positive for COVID-19. That amounts to 7 cases per 10,000 population for both Rutland and […]
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Governor Scott announces a phased restart of Vermont’s economy
Administration outlines principles and safety precautions, based on data and scientific models • New order allows small crews (1-2 people) for outside construction or other outdoor trade jobs, and single-worker professional services to restart April 20 • Clarifies guidance for […]
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Governor extends State Of Emergency and all existing mitigation orders/closures until May 15
On Friday, April 10, Governor Phil Scott extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the expiration date of all corresponding orders and directives issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The original State of Emergency, issued on March […]
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Sanders ends campaign
U.S. Senator and presidential candidate from Vermont Bernie Sanders announced the end of his presidential campaign on Wednesday, April 8. He sent the following email to his supporters: I want to express to each of you my deep gratitude […]
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Confirmed cases jump 123 to 512 over the weekend
The state identified 71 new coronavirus positive cases Saturday — the largest increase of any single day so far — and reported three new deaths in Vermont. Sunday brought 52 more. The new cases bring the total number of positive […]
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Killington/Pico close due to coronavirus
Resort follows Vail in closing until March 22. Will reassess then. Update from Killington Resort March 14 (11:45 p.m.) Our top priority—the health and safety of our staff, guests and local community—remains at the forefront for us and, with this […]
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Rutland city passes $5 million bond
Rutland city voters approved a $5 million bond to improve city streets and sidewalks on Town Meeting Day March 3. The bond passed 3299-898. Voters also elected two new members to the Board of Aldermen. Incumbents Scott Tommola and Matthew […]
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Rutland’s famed Halloween Parade celebrates 60 years
By Matt A. Sheen This Saturday the streets of Rutland, Vermont are going to be overrun with ghosts, ghouls, blood-sucking fiends, and all other manner of supernatural oddities and locals couldn’t be happier about it. Rutland City will be celebrating […]
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Shiffrin wins third consecutive Killington Cup Slalom
By Polly Mikula The Killington Cup held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25, drew record crowds both Saturday for the Giant Slalom and Sunday for the Slalom races. On Saturday, sun and near-perfect snow on Superstar make for a very enjoyable […]