When Mattel was looking to make over its iconic Barbie doll it decided to shine a light on empowering role models past and present in an effort to inspire young girls. As a key part of the toy company’s Dream […]
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Gunfire death investigation continues in Killington
By Polly Mikula The investigation into the death of a Mount Holly woman last Wednesday night, Sept. 15, off Route 4 in Killington is ongoing, according to Adam Silverman, public information officer for the Vermont state police. “Our investigation is […]
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VSP investigates death in Killington
UPDATE: 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 The investigation into the death Wednesday night of a woman in Killington is continuing Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The victim is identified as Brittany Bouthiette, 28, of Mt. Holly, Vermont. Following an autopsy […]
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Barstow school choice: Should public tax dollars support private schools?
The vast majority who attended a virtual forum Sept. 9 say: ‘Yes!’ By Polly Mikula Residents of Mendon and Chittenden want to retain Barstow’s current open school choice options — as do others nearby who benefit from that choice. A virtual […]
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Mill River’s stolen Black Lives Matter flag was quickly replaced
By Brooke Geery The Black Lives Matter flag with a rainbow Pride stripe has retaken its place under the American flag and Vermont state flag in front of Mill River Union High School (MRU) in Clarendon. On Monday, Sept. 7, […]
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Delta has landed — are local schools ready?
By Curt Peterson With 78 Covid cases confirmed in Vermont schools this week alone, local schools are scrambling to deal with the highly contagious Delta variant. The Dept. of Health daily dashboard indicates the general population in some local towns […]
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Peak Performance race shop changes hands after 32 years
By Virginia Dean KILLINGTON—One of the most well-respected specialty ski race shops has recently changed hands (for an undisclosed amount) and will continue to operate with the employees who have helped make it what it is today. Run by Denise […]
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Environmental groups oppose permit for Rutland County sewer plants
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger RUTLAND — Environmental groups say the Agency of Natural Resources’ pending permits for sewage treatment plants in Rutland County don’t go far enough to address pollutant-laden overflows into local waterways. Permits are currently pending for treatment plants […]
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New mural downtown urges viewers to “open your heart”
RUTLAND — The newest mural to grace downtown Rutland will soon urge all who see it to “Open your heart.” A 28 foot by 22 foot photographic mural will soon grace the south wall of the former Strand Theater, which […]
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Pug people gather in Rutland for the ultimate puppy party
By Brooke Geery Green Mountain Pug Rescue (GMPR) held its annual pug social on the athletic fields of the Rutland Rec Center on Saturday, Sept. 11. The 18th annual meet-up saw nearly 300 people and 50 pups turn out from […]