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 […]
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Killington to host food giveaway Oct. 29
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 […]
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Meet Eb Kinney: Okemo’s senior director of mountain operations
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 […]
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VIP Tires & Service opens location on Strongs Ave in Rutland
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 […]
Local News, Obituaries
Terry John Youngman, 58
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 […]
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RHS falls to Tigers with late field goal
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 […]
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‘Mr. Halloween’ Tom Fagan to haunt Rutland forever
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 […]
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Local resorts see increase in season passes
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 […]
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Remote learning evolves
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 […]
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Wright Construction Company recognized for Ludlow home addition
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 […]