By Ethan Weinstein Lt. Gov. Molly Gray kicked off her Recover Stronger tour in Rutland on Wednesday, June 16. Her goal: learn what Vermonters learned from the pandemic, and what the state should do as it eases back to pre-pandemic […]
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A rally against Critical Race Theory draws dozens to the Fairgrounds
By Ethan Weinstein Critical Race Theory (CRT) has sparked partisan fury across the nation in recent months. Now, those debates have come to Rutland. Roughly 70 people met at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland Wednesday night, June 16, to […]
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Billings Farm’s 150th birthday party will celebrate dairying
June 26-27 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum’s annual Dairy Celebration Days takes place June 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Celebrate Billings Farm’s 150th anniversary and Vermont’s rich dairy heritage during this two-day event. The Dairy Celebration […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured, Food Matters, Food matters, Killington
Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom offers a taste of international travel without leaving the Republic of Vt
By Brooke Geery With all state-sanctioned restrictions lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the vibes at Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom were electric. The sky over the lake was dotted with black clouds threatening thunder and lightening, but the energy […]
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Featured Pets for June 23 – June 29, 2021
2-year old. Neutered Male. Hound mix. Tri-color. I just want to be everyone’s best friend. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Loki and […]
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What’s in a name? How much is it worth?
School district outlines donation regulations By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified Union School District board member and Policy Committee Chair Lou Piconi (Woodstock) reviewed the proposed naming policy the district hopes to employ when raising funds for the new $80 […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
Vermont hits 80%
Governor lifts all Covid restrictions, recommendations remain in place for the unvaccinated By Hannah Laga Abram Gov. Phil Scott Monday morning lifted all state-mandated Covid-19 restrictions. The state of emergency, in place since March 13, 2020, will expire at midnight […]
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World Cup ski racing to return to Killington
Resort will host the FIS Ski World Cup on Thanksgiving weekend 2021 and 2022 Staff report On June 10, Killington Resort and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body of Olympic ski and snowboard sports in the U.S., announced […]
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Mendon drops gunfire safety proposal
By Brett Yates After a months long effort, the Mendon Select Board has abandoned its proposal to restrict gunfire within town limits. “I’m going to say no. I don’t think it’ll work,” Selectwoman Valorie Taylor concluded at the board’s last […]
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How to Vermont
It’s officially summer! To properly enjoy Vermont there’s only one real rule: be ready for anything! By Brooke Geery Vermonters are a resourceful group, and for good reason. Living and playing here isn’t easy, and you never really know what […]