October is ideal for stove maintenance, wood stockpiling The Northeast Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association issued a pre-winter alert urging households in the New England and New York region to prepare now for the wood-burning season. Long-range forecasts call for a severe winter in the Northeast, with lower than average temperatures predicted as well as…

A new Covid recovery program aims to boost Hartford's local economy with “Hartford Dollars,” an incentive-based stimulus program that sells a discounted special “currency” to be spent at locally. Many small Upper Valley businesses have been devastated by the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. Vital Communities, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, and other…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Motorists will see lane reductions Northbound and Southbound, with reduced speeds enforced in the work zone for bridge replacement operations. Bethel – The bridge along VT 12…

Killington Resort announced another food giveaway, happening Thursday, Oct. 29. The resort will provide 300 bags of food through Killington’s Play It Forward Fund to help families in need. Residents of Killington and the surrounding areas suffering from food scarcity can pick up bags at Snowshed Base Lodge, 3861 Killington Road in Killington from 3-6…

By Karen D. Lorentz Eb Kinney was born in Rutland, grew up in South Dorset, and learned to ski at age 8 in the after school Junior Ski Instruction Program at Bromley Mountain. Like so many Vermont kids, he worked at the mountain for lift tickets while in school, first in daycare and then as…

VIP Tires & Service celebrated the opening of its new store in Rutland, making it the company’s second store in the Green Mountain State, and its 60th in New England. The new store is located at 133 Strongs Avenue, and officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. VIP has numerous store…

Terry John Youngman of Orangeburg, New York, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 surrounded by his brothers and sisters and his two sons. He was the loving and proud father of Daniel, Patrick and the late Jacklyn Mary. Cherished son of Joyce and the late Frank Youngman. Beloved brother of Frank and wife Jocelyn,…

By Andy Kirkaldy Say what you will about the 7v7, all-passing, touch football Vermont high schools are playing this fall due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it doesn’t lack for entertainment value. Case in point: Friday’s game, Oct. 9, in which Middlebury Union hosted rival Rutland. The Tigers won, 24-21, when MUHS junior Nikolai Luksch…

Donors rally to continue celebration on sculpture trail after Covid-19 concerns cancel parade Covid-19 stopped the Rutland Halloween parade this year – and also inspired plans for an exuberant addition to the Rutland Sculpture Trail. Organizers have announced a larger-than-life sculpture will honor parade godfather Tom Fagan and the parade. It will be unveiled around…

By Katy Savage Many resorts have announced skiing and riding will be different this year, with advance reservations, social distancing on chair lifts and limited dining options, but sales indicate people are still eager to hit the slopes. Vail sold 850,000 season passes through September, which is up 18% from the previous year, Vail CEO…

By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) students learn via a two-days in-class, three-days via remote hybrid learning formula, in order to achieve 6-foot social distancing and protect students and faculty from Covid virus transmission. Vermont’s response to the pandemic has successfully contained the virus. The state continues to register the lowest…

Wright Construction Company (WCC) took home the bronze in Qualified Remodeler magazine’s 2020 Master Design Awards for the category of Addition Over $250,000 for a huge ski home in Ludlow. WCC worked with local kitchen and bath designer Jonni Huntley of Catamount Kitchens and Design to complete the addition. This Vermont vacation home is frequently…

By Ceil Hunt Fair Haven Concerned has been helping their neighbors in need for over three decades. Our mission has always been to lend a helping hand to families and friends who find themselves in times of financial trouble. As the pandemic continues, we find that the numbers of those needing our help are on…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout Central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Motorists will see lane reductions Northbound and Southbound, with reduced speeds enforced in the work zone for bridge replacement operations. Bethel – The bridge along VT 12…

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) was recently awarded a Restart VT regional marketing and stimulus grant from the VT Dept. of Tourism. In collaborating with joint applications from its community partners around the region including Chester, Londonderry, Ludlow and Weston, these individual grants were maximized from just $10,000 each to $40,000 benefitting…