By Curt Peterson Hartland’s popular, successful community nurse program is administered by Aging in Hartland, (AiH), a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to helping Hartland seniors remain independent and safe in their own homes. But many other towns, including Killington, […]
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Mothers’ milk bank and dispensary opens in Manchester
Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast announces the opening of a donor milk depot and dispensary at Sage Willow Midwifery located on Main Street in Manchester Center in the Red Clover Community Wellness collective space. The nonprofit milk bank collects milk […]
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Mission Farm awarded grants for new signage, stage
Submitted Mission Farm in Killington has been awarded a grant of $4,000 from the Laurance and Mary Rockefeller Fund and a grant of $15,000 from the Vermont Arts Council. The Laurance and Mary Rockefeller grant will help to create […]
Local News, Obituaries
David F. Minard, 78
David Francis Minard David Francis Minard, 78, of Killington died peacefully Sunday morning Jan. 7, 2024, with family by his side. He was born on Nov. 9, 1945 in Rutland. A detailed obituary will be printed in the next […]
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Rutland author readies for book release, “War Tears”
Following many years of research and writing, John Swanson is finally able to see his book in publication. Swanson, a resident of The Gables in Rutland, has released his book, “War Tears: A Journey from Vermont to Gettysburg,” as an […]
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Deirdre Morris retires after 36 years at Killington Resort
By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort On Thursday, Jan. 11, Deirdre Morris was wished happy trails from the team at Killington Resort as she retired from her position as hospitality controller. Her career at The Beast began some 40 years ago […]
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Ice fishing is risky due to inconsistent ice conditions
Courtesy VTF&W Three to four inches of clear black ice in a drill hole below the top layer of snow, is the minimum for safe ice fishing. Ice conditions across Vermont are inconsistent due to warm and variable weather, and […]
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Hunters took more than 16,000 deer in 2023
Photo provided by VTF&W Hunters took more than 16,000 deer in 2023, data from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. shows. The final number of deer taken in Vermont’s 2023 hunting seasons will not be available for a few […]
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Killington’s new mountain safety attendant program aims to promote a culture of safe skiing and riding
By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort Killington and Pico Resorts strive to create an enjoyable environment to participate in skiing and snowboarding. New for this season, we’ve introduced the Mountain Safety Attendant program. These team members will be on hill to […]
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For the Greater Good: NewStory Center’s new shelter – A sanctuary for survivors
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann As one of the bitterest cold months of the year is in full swing in Vermont, idyllic images abound — of roaring fireplaces, ice-skating on frozen ponds, steaming cups of cocoa, and puffy snowsuits that […]