Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). The event will be held drive-in style at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland and the Jack McKernon Drive-In at Estabrook Park in Brandon. The event, which will feature a…

At about 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, fire crews responded to a call that the Deer Leap area of the Green Mountain National forest in Killington was on fire. Patty McGrath, owner of the Inn at Long Trail, essentially at the gateway of the popular hiking trail posted the news on Facebook on Sept. 19…

By Katy Savage Advance planning, masks and social distancing will be part of the new normal at Killington Resort this year. But no après drinks at the bar. The resort, nicknamed the Beast of the East, typically opens as soon as temperatures allow (often around Halloween) but opening day won’t start until Nov. 14 this…

Democratic nominee for Vermont lieutenant governor Molly Gray announced a series of socially-distant public community forums on town greens and outdoor spaces across Vermont. “The purpose of these forums is to hear directly from Vermonters about the most important issues and greatest opportunities facing our communities. Now, more than ever, we need to put people…

By Polly Mikula Windsor Central Supervisor Union Unified School District (WCSUUSD) has reported a significant increase in enrollment this fall. Woodstock Elementary saw the greatest increase with 46 new students — a 16.6% increase over last year. Barnard Academy was next with nine new students — an 11.4% increase, followed by Killington Elementary also with…

Peter Gregory, AICP, executive director of Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) in Woodstock, is the recipient of the 2020 Arthur Gibb Award for Individual Leadership. The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) presents this honor annually to a Vermont resident who has made a lasting contribution to their community, region or state in the ways they integrate…

By Katy Savage After 167 years, the Woodstock Pharmacy is shutting down Oct. 4. Owner Gary Smith, who had tried selling the store to retire, said plans for a group of investors to purchase the building fell through. “In searching for a buyer, I have concluded that the best outcome is a sale to CVS…

Heritage Family Credit Union, headquartered in Rutland is pleased to announce that they have reached a deal with the City of Rutland for the City’s purchase of a 20+ acre portion of the property that previously housed the College of St. Joseph, located at 71 Clement Rd. in Rutland. The city signed a purchase and…

Agency of Commerce & Community Development landlords and property owners that have vacant, unused rental properties may be eligible to receive up to a $30,000 grant per rental unit to fix up and renovate rental units and get them ready for use again. Grants are available from the Dept. of Housing and Community Development utilizing CARES…

On Sept. 12, state police received a 911 call from a residence on Henwood Hill Road in Westminster, reporting that an unknown male unlawfully entered their home “covered in blood” and holding a small child. The homeowners stated that the unknown male left the property on foot after he found out the police were called.…

By Dr. Michael Shank Storytelling. It’s the one thing that has the potential to cut through the political noise and allow us to see each other in a new way. It’s why we love films, books, and television series so much. We’re drawn to stories. And as our country becomes even more hyper-partisan, storytelling may…

Secretary of State Jim Condos issued a reminder to active, registered Vermont voters that they will be automatically receiving a ballot for the Nov. 3 general election in the mail, sent to the mailing address on file with their voter registration or pending ballot request. A recent nationwide postcard mailing by the United States Postal Service…

The newly-merged Rutland Economic Development Corporation and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce (now called the Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region) has announced results from a survey sent to more than 380 members. The results will determine what initiatives and activities the organization will prioritize  over the next 12 months. Survey highlights include:…

An update from Killington president Mike Solimano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiphyPXBUyk&feature=youtu.be To all our Killington and Pico guests, local community and fellow outdoor enthusiasts, At our core, we’re all about outdoor adventure – it’s who we are. We seek to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes, create memorable experiences in the mountains, and connect like-minded people…

Photo submitted This architectural rendering shows the planned 11,550-square-foot building that the U.S. Forest Service will build off Route 4 in Mendon thanks to a $6 million appropriation secured by Vermont U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy.   By Angelo Lynn MENDON — Saying that the Green Mountain National Forest will finally be able to put its…