By Polly Mikula On Thursday, May 26, the town of Killington presented a revised Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) after changes were made to its first proposal, presented in March. A final determination […]
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Jonathan Celauro skis 3,000 days at Killington
By Merisa Sherman It started way back in 1994, when a young man chose to drive up for a few weekends at Killington over the course of the winter season. An environmental economics major, he started recording his observations of […]
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Rutland Blooms plants 56 trees in city
Nearly three dozen Rutland Blooms volunteers beautified Rutland’s northwest neighborhood Thursday, May 26, planting dozens of trees along sections of Crescent and Grove streets. “We planted some of the biggest trees we’ve planted so far, thanks to the generosity of […]
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Still open! Ski or ride Killington, June 4-5
Resort is gunning for latest closure in 25 years Killington Resort’s last weekend of winter skiing and riding will be the first weekend in June, marking the latest skiing and riding date at the resort in 25 years. The longest […]
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Featured Pets for June 1 -7, 2022
PRECIOUS 1.5-year-old. Spayed female. Lab mix. White with tan. I am a very sweet lady and I can’t wait to go on adventures with my new family! Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • […]
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In Chester, a library’s hesitation to host Drag Queen Story Hour sparks controversy, The Pizza Stone picks up event
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After the trustees of Chester’s Whiting Library decided to “pause” hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the library’s director resigned and community members have voiced frustration. Meanwhile, a local restaurant has agreed to host the event instead. “Drag queen […]
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Only at Killington: celebrate Memorial Day with a sport trifecta: Ski, bike and golf
By Polly Mikula Memorial Day weekend is known for many things (in addition to solemnly remembering those veterans that paid the ultimate price in service to our country). The three day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer so many […]
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Quintown Valley towns to form regional board
By Brett Yates At the Pittsfield Select Board’s May 19 meeting, chair Ann Kuendig announced the upcoming formation of a new regional body composed of representatives from the five Route 100 towns of the Quintown Valley. The area stretches along […]
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Rabid bobcat attacks Windsor man and his cat inside home
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger When Mike Peabody heard a noise outside his home unlike any he’d heard before, he figured his cat was involved. But as he followed the commotion into his house, he encountered a different sort of feline. “I ran […]
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Featured Pets for May 25-31, 2022
Koda—3-year-old. female. Mixed small breed. Chocolate. I am a total goofball, and love people! I think walks are the most fun, and I can play with toys all day long. I am looking for a family who can keep me […]