RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB) in collaboration with the Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) recently announced Real Careers @ Rutland County, a pilot program funded through the Vermont Department of Labor. The program will engage high school seniors […]
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The Pines at Rutland receives National Customer Service Cup
RUTLAND—The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation was recently awarded National Health Care Associates’ Customer Service Cup for 2017. This award is a culmination of consistently high customer service scores throughout 2017 from families and patients at the […]
Report: efforts to restore clean water are paying off
A powerful report showcasing the results of public investment in clean water projects during 2017, titled “The Vermont Clean Water Initiative 2017 Investment Report,” was released by the Secretary of Administration. According to a Feb. 6 news release, it shows how […]
Vermont Beardies seeks magnificent scruff; Contest seeks to find the best beard in Vermont
Make-A-Wish Vermont and ArtsRiot in Burlington have teamed up for a truly Vermont-style fundraiser with the Second Annual Vermont Beardies: the Contest To Find the Best Beard in Vermont. Bearded Vermonters are invited to enter their magnificent scruff and encourage […]
Diane Mueller: On being a partner in the ski industry
By Karen D. Lorentz Diane Mueller is the sixth woman to actively operate a Vermont ski area with her husband but has done so for longer than most — now in her 36th season and just two seasons shy of […]
Saliva testing for pot?
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger A panel of lawmakers voted in favor of a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to use saliva testing to detect the presence of drugs in motorists. The House Transportation Committee approved the bill, H.237, on […]
Killington Select Board candidates outline platforms
By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— Three candidates will face off for the open seat on Killington’s three-person Select Board. Jay Hickory, Kelly Lange and Jim Haff are all running to replace Chris Bianchi, who is not seeking re-election. Chuck Claffey, […]
Value-added dairy products earn more green by going green
A typical tourist trip to Vermont might include hiking on the Long Trail, skiing at one of our many resorts, fishing for wild brook trout, visiting a farm, and sampling some of the finest cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. People […]
Snowshoes in the library? Check them out
Submitted Borrow snowshoes at the library! RUTLAND— With the snow piling up, Vermonters in Rutland County have a new opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Libraries throughout the county have teamed up with the Vermont Department of Health […]
2 feet of snow!
By Robin Alberti Emery Mikula delights in the fresh snow in Killington. Killington saw 16 inches of fresh snow Sunday, Feb. 4, for a total of 23 inches since last Thursday, plus another 12 inches is predicted to fall this […]