By Lee J. Kahrs, The Reporter PROCTOR — A selectman abruptly resigned and walked out of a regular meeting on. Oct. 12 after a lengthy debate over conflict of issue regarding a zoning grievance. Proctor Selectman Dick Horner, who is […]
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Rutland region joins Wheels for Warmth fundraiser
RUTLAND — Phil Scott’s annual Wheels for Warmth fundraiser to benefit emergency fuel assistance has expanded to Rutland. “We need tires donated to make this a successful event and fundraiser,” said Carol Flint, executive director of BROC—Community Action in Southwestern […]
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Going solar?
Solar Energy round table discussion to be held in Killington, Nov. 7 KILLINGTON — Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the advantages of going solar is invited to a solar energy round table discussion, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7 at […]
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Rock climber dies in accident
On Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. the Vermont State Police was dispatched to the Green Peak trail located off Dorset Hill Road in Dorset, Vt., for a reported rock climbing accident. The state police, Vermont Fish & Game Department, Dorset […]
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Breaking and entering investigated at Shaw’s
POULTNEY — On Oct. 23, 2015 at approximately 4:45 a.m. Troopers responded to a report of an alarm going off at the Shaw’s Supermarket on 55 Depot Street in Poultney, Vt. Upon arrival Troopers saw that the front door window of […]
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GMP crews worked through the night to restore power to more than 12,000 homes
Everyone impacted by wind storm had power back by morning Wednesday’s strong wind storm blew down trees and branches, cutting power to thousands of Green Mountain Power customers. But by Thursday morning, Oct. 29, GMP had restored power to all […]
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The “Oola Dream Tour” rolls into your town in a VW bus
Submitted The Oola VW bus carries written dreams nationwide. PROCTOR—Last week the Oola Dream Tour 1970 VW surf bus visited Proctor, Vt., to collect dreams. “Our goal is to collect the dreams and aspirations of thousands of Americans, in the […]
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Killington fire chief gives residents a first-hand look at department needs
Submitted Gary Roth, chief of the Killington Volunteer Fire Department By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — The Killington Volunteer Fire Department has invited community members to tour their facilities on Killington Road every Tuesday in October. With one more public opportunity, […]
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Early Educator of the Year awards go to Vermont child care providers
KILLINGTON—Rick Davis, co-founder of the Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children, announced both the finalist and winner of Vermont’s first Early Educator of the Year Award on Oct. 16, at the annual conference of the Vermont Association for the Education of […]
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Remembering Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II
We would like to thank all of our friends for all the love, support and kindness through this difficult time. We are all so very blessed to live in such a special place, filled with so many special people. With […]