By Katy Savage Greg Cox wants to increase availability of fresh produce across the country right from the “heart of Vermont.” Cox, who is co-founder and president of the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) in Rutland, received a $105,000 United […]
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Designs for a new Killington Public Safety Building are nearly finalized
Plans await cost estimates in advance of a Town Meeting Day vote By Polly Mikula The town of Killington has preliminary designs for a new public safety building. Plans call for a multipurpose 15,260-square-foot building to house the volunteer fire […]
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Bred for parades, Spooner to lead 34th Wassail Parade
By Katy Savage Spooner has been in more than 200 parades in his lifetime. Spooner, a 16-year-old paint cross, attended his first parade in Dorchester, New Hampshire, when he was 5 years old. Since then, he’s been to July 4 […]
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Rutland children, families move to temporary schools after pipes break
By Katy Savage About 53 children were displaced after the pipes of the Rutland Parent Child Center on Chaplin Avenue broke Sunday, Nov. 25. There were at least 3 inches of water on both floors of the two-story building when […]
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The bridge is open
After about five weeks of closure, the River Road bridge is back open. The 1939 bridge, which is the second oldest in town, opened Nov. 29—nine days later than scheduled due to early season snowfall. The deck was replaced and […]
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Hard work pays off, Dartmouth students see success at World Cup
By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—Nina O’Brien had a pit in her stomach. She made it down her first run of the slalom race in 30th place with 15 racers to go at the Kilington World Cup Sunday, despite foggy weather, making […]
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Forrest Forsythe, 90 Former Killington town manager was a pioneer
Whatever Forrest Forsythe set his mind to; he did zestfully and fully, immersing himself in his interests so deeply that they led him into one career after another and all around the world. Forsythe, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday […]
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Coolidge Holiday Open House recognized as ‘ Top 10 Vermont Winter Event ’
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH— Step back in time to celebrate the traditions of the season at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. The Coolidge Holiday Open House has been recognized as a 2018-2019 “Top 10 Winter Event” […]
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‘ Puzzle ’ is next film in Woodstock series
Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary, “Puzzle,” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. […]