By Julia Purdy A proposal to expand Depot Park and create an Amtrak “gateway” to make downtown Rutland more welcoming is sure to strike a note of nostalgia among old-time Rutlanders for the large passenger depot that graced the site […]
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Chamber, REDC to merge
New organization will more efficiently serve region, businesses, aid community development RUTLAND—Two of Rutland County’s key community and economic development organizations have decided to merge. The boards of Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce voted […]
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Slate Valley presents third school budget
By Katy Savage After two failed budget votes, the Slate Valley Unified School District is presenting a third budget to voters on Aug. 11. The new $26.4 million budget is down about $220,000 from the previously defeated budget and down […]
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Katie Spotz to run nonstop across Vermont
Endurance athlete seeks to raise funds and awareness for clean water project Katie Spotz, clean water activist and adventurer, will embark on a 73-mile run across the state of Vermont, making her the first woman to do so. The run […]
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Local school districts prioritize in-person instruction for youngest
By Katy Savage As Gov. Phil Scott has encouraged school districts to return to in-person instruction this fall for students 10 and under, local superintendents are making plans in support. Many districts are offering a choice between online and in […]
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Sarah Vigneau joins Killington Valley Real Estate
Killington Valley Real Estate has recently welcomed a new agent: Sarah Vigneau. “The market in Killington continues to grow. More and more people are seeing all that this area has to offer,” said owner and broker Bret Williamson. “With the […]
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Help RCHS help King
Canine King needs to feel like a King again! He arrived at RCHS on May 1 and he was in pretty rough shape. Poor fella. He was really greasy and pretty much had no hair. His front right leg was […]
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The importance of free play
The National Education Association notes that recess and free play are critical to the development of students in grades pre-K through eighth grade. According to the NEA, recess and free play during the school day encourages interpersonal interactions and problem-solving […]
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Road construction projects for the week of Aug.3
Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor counties Bethel – The bridge replacement along VT 12 continues. The traffic pattern will […]
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Chamber, REDC to merge
New organization will more efficiently serve region, businesses, aid community development RUTLAND—Two of Rutland County’s key community and economic development organizations have decided to merge. The boards of Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce voted […]