By Katy Savage If you want to ski or ride at Okemo this winter you’ll have to make a reservation first. Vail Resorts, which owns Okemo, Mount Snow and Stowe along with 31 other resorts, released its winter operating plan […]
Category: Featured
Covid-19 updates, Featured
17 now confirmed in Killington Covid outbreak
UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 4: There are now 17 Covid-19 cases associated with the outbreak in Killington, including 11 people who attended the private party Aug. 19 and six from subsequent transmission. Two of the new cases had already been identified […]
Featured, State News
Teen interviews David Zuckerman
Editor’s note: Leo Pond is a 14 year old political columnist from Chittenden, Vermont. Leo Pond: What made you decide to run for governor? David Zuckerman: As I was contemplating whether to run or not I was really reflecting on […]
Covid-19 updates, Editors Picks, Featured
Covid-19 outbreak confirmed in Killington
14 positive cases identified thus far The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a community outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Rutland County. The outbreak is associated with people who attended a private party at the Summit Lodge in Killington on […]
Featured, Local News
Farm-to-trunk food giveaway Sept. 3
Killington Resort partners with Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) to expand food access with local products helping farms in the region and those facing food insecurity KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced on Aug. 26, a farm-to-trunk community grocery giveaway happening on Thursday, […]
Featured, Local News
Former Cortina Inn set to open as a new residential care facility
By Katy Savage A new residential care facility is coming to Mendon next month. Bhakta Care, LLC is opening Vista Senior Living at the former Cortina Inn with a total of 67 units. Manish Saxena, who is overseeing construction, said […]
Featured, Local News
Green Mountain College sold at auction for $4.5 million
Whiskey entrepreneur plans agriculture project POULTNEY— The Green Mountain College campus, which closed last year because of declining enrollment and financial challenges, has sold at auction for $4.55 million, much lower than the $20 million appraised value. Raj Peter Bhakta, […]
Featured, State News
State outlines plans to beef up child care capacity as schools set to reopen
73 new facilities coupled with deregulation of in-home providers will add 10,000 openings By Erin Petenko and Lola Duffort/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott plans to spend about $12 million in federal relief funds to dramatically expand child care capacity for school-aged children, including establishing […]
Featured, Local News
Be aware of bears in bear country
A recent incident involving bears in Wilmington should bring to the attention of those who rent out or manage property rentals in bear country that it is important to provide information about bears to renters so they can take the […]
Featured, Local News
2020 Killington Cup cancelled
Women’s alpine World Cup to return to Killington Nov. 27-28, 2021 KILLINGTON–Killington Resort announced, Thursday, Aug. 20, that it will not be the host venue for the HomeLight Killington Cup race this year following a recent decision made jointly by the International […]