By Katy Savage Stefanie Taylor had her first experience playing in an orchestra when she was 13. Taylor attended a two-week summer camp in Poultney, led by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. She played violin among some of the best players […]
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Friendly’s sells a month before closure
By Katy Savage RUTLAND TOWN—About a month before Friendly’s abruptly closed its doors in Rutland Dec. 2, the building and property was purchased by the Friendly’s parent corporation. According to Rutland Town records, the 1.27-acre property sold to SIC Property […]
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Killington chef steals the show, wins $20K on Food Network
Staff report Mason Zeglen had 30 minutes to purchase his ingredients and cook the meal. Zeglen, of Killington, competing on the Food Network Show, Guy’s Grocery Games, ran through the grocery store, in competition with three other chefs. The challenge […]
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Okemo to benefit from Vail’s $180 million investment
Staff report Vail Resorts plans to invest about $180 million in the next two years to improve the guest experience across its 18 resorts. Vail is making a two-year $35 million commitment to investments across its recent acquisitions, including Okemo […]
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FEMA wants $250,000 back from Killington
Board moves to appeal decision By Curt Peterson KILLINGTON—Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth had bad news for the Select Board at its Dec. 3 meeting. Not only did he report a negative response from FEMA to the April request for more […]
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New Snowdon lift, Bear Mountain to open this weekend
The new Snowdon Six Express is opening this weekend at Killington. The new lift, part of Killington’s $25 million, single-year capital improvement project, starts spinning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. There will be a Grand Opening Celebration and ribbon cutting. In addition to the […]
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Pico announces opening day
Pico Mountain is scheduled to kick off its 2018-19 winter season at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. The sixth annual Opening Weekend Food Raiser will take place Dec. 14-16, 2018, offering discounted lift tickets in exchange for food donations […]
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Rutland farmer wants to send Vermont products out of state
By Katy Savage Greg Cox wants to increase availability of fresh produce across the country right from the “heart of Vermont.” Cox, who is co-founder and president of the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) in Rutland, received a $105,000 United […]
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Rainbow Playschool is expanding
By Polly Mikula WOODSTOCK—The 4 STARS accredited preschool and daycare program, purchased what used to be known as the old Mt. Tom School, located at 281 North Barnard Road, on Oct. 29. It plans to transfer to the new location […]
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Margaret Moore, 89
Former owner of Quail Hollow loved good conversation Margaret Eileen (Gill) Moore passed away peacefully at home in Woodstock, with her children by her side on Oct. 9, 2018. She was 89 years old. Moore was born in Worcester, Massachusetts […]