Killington’s Kent Pond Dam listed as a ‘significant hazard’ By Katy Savage A report from the state auditor found several of Vermont’s dams are in poor condition. Auditor Doug Hoffer completed the report in February, finding some dams have […]
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Central Vermont robotics team raises money to compete
Staff report The Archytas FIRST Robotics team, out of Bethel, is working on raising money so that it can compete in the New England District Championships April 13-16. The central Vermont squad has close to 20 members from 10 towns […]
Couple paints Hartland house bright blue and yellow in support of Ukraine
By Curt Peterson Partners Doug Nolet and Meg Carleton were sitting around contemplating the state of the world, particularly the plight of the Ukrainian people under attack by the Russian military, when they decided to do something about it. Nolet, […]
Killington does it again: The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge wins for best spring party
Staff report The annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge last Saturday, April 2, did not disappoint as amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits at Killington Resort to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men […]
BMMC: I wouldn’t dare miss this party
By Merisa Sherman There was barely room to move. Skis and people were everywhere, strewn about so that one could barely see the snow beneath their boots. So many people gathered in one place that the sound was almost deafening. […]
Resolution would create Killington Town Fire Department
By Curt Peterson Killington selectmen reviewed a resolution Monday night, March 28, making the Killington Fire and Rescue (KF&R) organization a department within the town after more than 65 years of independence. Previously, KF&R, nee Sherburne Volunteer Fire Department, has […]
State grants $4.5 million to improve recreation
$75,000 awarded for Killington trails, $141,488 for Velomont By Polly Mikula The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), a division of the Forests, Parks & Recreation branch in the Agency of Natural Resources, has selected 24 projects throughout the state […]
Cobra gymnasts set record at Vermont State Championships
Cobra Gymnastics wrapped up its regular season with success at the Vermont State Championships on March 19 and 20. In total, 322 gymnasts competed in 12 different levels over the weekend, all hoping to achieve individual and team state titles. […]
Cannabis vote fails in Woodstock village
By Katy Savage Cannabis retailers won’t be allowed in Woodstock village since it failed 80-53,during the annual village meeting on March 24. There were 13 blank votes. “We’re going to definitely respect the voters,” said Victoria Littlefield, who chairs the […]
Vermont Adaptive surprises family with new adaptive ski
By Katy Savage Helen and Emmett Norton, who are lifelong skiers, didn’t know if they’d ever be able to take their daughter on the snow. Their daughter, Erin, has cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. She’s non-verbal and is in a […]