SPRINGFIELD—Five mosquito pools collected in Springfield have tested positive for West Nile virus at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory. These are the first positive pools – or group of up to 50 mosquitos of the same species – of the 2018 […]
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Cyclists raise $280,000 for Vt. Adaptive at Long Trail charity ride
KILLINGTON—Despite steady, heavy rains on Saturday, June 23, more than 600 cyclists took to Vermont’s scenic roads to pedal for a cause, raising $280,000 for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ year-round programs for people with disabilities. Held annually the Saturday […]
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Lyft comes to Rutland
By Katy Savage After navigating roadblocks preventing Lyft’s expansion in Vermont, a bill signed by the governor June 19 has made it possible for the ride hailing company to expand statewide. The popular transportation service available through an app went […]
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Worthy ice cream! Sweet and Salty to serve creemees, froyo year-round
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—Five years after opening Worthy Kitchen, bringing local food and casual dining to the region, the restaurant owners have opened a new year-round creemee and frozen yogurt shop. Sweet and Salty, located by the Woodstock Welcome Center […]
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Protest draws over 150
By Marguerite Jill Dye RUTLAND—“Children don’t belong in cages!” stood out among the powerful signs at Rutland’s “Families Belong Together” event. Over 150 demonstrators of all ages lined up along Routes 4 and 7 at Rutland’s Main Street Park. There […]
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Tangled in WreckTangle; Woodward WreckTangle opened at Killington Resort, Friday
Courtesy of Killington Resort KILLINGTON—The WreckTangle, a proprietary ninja obstacle challenge named after its rectangular shape, debuted at Killington Resort, Friday, June 22. The WreckTangle has 10 obstacles, which can be swapped out, including a quarter pipe finish. The thrilling obstacles are designed […]
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Latching onto something fishy
By Paul Holmes A bald eagle was out looking for breakfast on Kent Pond in Killington the morning of June 13. With an eagle-eye, patience and a stroke of luck, this early bird of prey caught a fishy feast in […]
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It’s ok to toke… your own, in private; Recreational use, possession, growth of marijuana is legal July 1
By Katy Savage and Polly Mikula On Sunday, July 1, recreational use and possession of pot will be legal. H.511 (Act 86) legalizes the possession and gifting of small amounts of cannabis by Vermont residents over 21, and it permits […]
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Killington no longer assesses; 1 percent option tax on sales, July 1
By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON — On Sunday, July 1, Killington businesses will no longer be obligated to collect a 1 percent option tax on sales, ending a 10-year local tax. Killington is first and only town in the state to […]
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Former Hood dairy farm debuts goat milk gelato
WHITE RIVER JCT—Sweet Doe Dairy LLC, a newly established farm and creamery in Chelsea, announced the launch of Sweet Doe Gelato, New England’s first and only goat milk gelato, June 21. Three launch flavors – vanilla, chocolate and coffee – […]