School prepares to reopen with out vaccine, with new protocols Staff report Will school reopen in the fall? That is the question on every parent’s mind after two months of homeschooling with about one more to go before the summer […]
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Rutland Club Fitness sued for opening
Lawsuit is state’s first enforcing governor’s executive order By Polly Mikula “The state of Vermont alleges that Club Fitness of Vermont and its owner, Sean Manovill, are operating a fitness center in violation of Executive Order 01-20, Addendum 4,” Attorney General […]
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Road work is underway in mid-Vermont
This list includes the current road construction projects happening throughout Central Vermont. Most crews will cease work on the afternoon of Friday, May 22 in observance of Memorial Day. Activities will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Please remember to drive safely […]
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New Woodstock school project plows ahead with Phase I study
By Curt Peterson Leigh Sherwood and Lisa Picor from Lavalee Brensinger Architects (LBA) presented the Windsor Central Unified Union School District Board Zoom meeting with the results of “Phase I” of the proposal for a new middle/high school on the […]
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Newly planted trees help keep local rivers and businesses healthy
POMFRET—This week the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) announced that 6,412 native trees and shrubs have been planted along 12,500 feet of riverfront land on 10 different rivers in Vermont and New Hampshire this spring. The plantings, which are all on […]
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Auction items are needed for the RCHS “Sit. Stay. At Home” online auction
With virtual becoming the new normal, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will be holding on online auction to raise needed funds for the animals in our care. The “Sit. Stay. At Home” online auction will run for two weeks […]
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Rotary Club of Rutland to distribute free masks
Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—In response to the public need for personal protective equipment, the Rotary Club of Rutland has purchased and plans to distribute free non-surgical masks. Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. members of the […]
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Village Snack Bar’s picnic tables stolen
By Brooke Geery A summer staple in the Rutland area, the Village Snack Bar is officially open for the season. Brian and Mark Fothergill purchased the restaurant earlier this year, and have been making some changes and improvements, including ordering […]
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Summer operations begin at Killington Resort Memorial Day weekend
Golf opening Saturday, May 23, followed by Mountain Biking, June 6 Staff report KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced Monday, May 18, that it will be opening summer operations this Memorial Day weekend. Its 18-hole golf course will open Saturday, May 23, to Vermont […]
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Sherburne Fire District #1 urges property owners to check for leaks
Sherburne Fire District #1 operates the sewage treatment facility on Dean Hill Road in Killington. It serves the properties along Killington Road from The Woods to Glazebrook. The facility operators continue to treat higher flow than there should be at […]