By Ethan Weinstein Castleton University students seeking internships in Rutland now have a workplace of their own, nestled in the first floor of the Opera House on Merchants Row. Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) and Castleton […]
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Hartford confronts homeless crisis
Unpermitted dwellings at the center of public debate By Ethan Weinstein In Hartford, three unpermitted shelters constructed for the homeless recently reappeared on private property after being removed earlier this year. The structures, built and placed by former Select Board […]
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Little Lambs Academy preschool expands to Grace Church
Staff report RUTLAND — Grace Congregational UCC and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) have partnered to open Little Lambs Academy, a preschool for children 3-5 years old, at Grace. It is scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 4. The program is […]
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Ramen eatery to open on Killington Road
A new restaurant will be opening in Killington soon. Yama Ramen, LLC, was registered with the Vermont Secretary of State Aug. 20, 2021 with Lindsay Ochman as the manager and member of the LLC. The sign outside was hung last […]
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Woodstock EDC discusses housing shortage
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Economic Development Commission might provide funding and incentives for those wanting to add an accessory dwelling unit to their home after a survey posted on the town listserv saw a strong interest. EDC chair Jon […]
Local News, Obituaries
Celebrate Bob Buttner, Oct. 7
A celebration of life for Bob Buttner will take place on Oct. 7. The Buttner family is hosting a celebration of life for Bob Buttner. Bob was a member of the Killington community for most of his adult life having […]
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Fatal zip line accident at Stowe Mountain Resort under investigation
By Jackie O’Brien/VTDigger Authorities are investigating why a Stowe Mountain Resort employee crashed and died while riding a zip line on Thursday. Scott Lewis, 53, of Stowe crashed into the anchoring platform that holds up a zip line at the […]
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Linnea Saunders Minard, 77
Linnea Saunders Minard died Sunday, Sept. 19, at the age of 77 in her home in Killington with family by her side. She was born on July 5, 1944, in Queens, New York, daughter of Ray and Anna Saunders. She […]
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CU alumni push back on ‘Vermont State University’
Board of trustees to make decision on name, Sept. 29 By Tiffany Tan/VTDigger The Vermont State Colleges System’s board of trustees will consider public comments before deciding whether to adopt “Vermont State University” as the new name for the planned consolidation […]
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Connecting Covid, culverts, climate change and Vermont’s future forests
How Okemo State Forest is using one-time Covid-19 relief money to improve public access and forest resilience By Christine McGowan, Vermont Forest Industry Network There is just one road up the back side of Mt. Holly in Okemo State Forest. […]