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 […]
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Cloud of uncertainty hovers over passage of marijuana bill
By Lee J. Kahrs, The Reporter BRANDON— There is both support and concern among state and local officials regarding the recreational marijuana bill, which was approved by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Phil Scott in January. Bill […]
Vermont youth speak out against flavored tobacco
MONTPELIER – High school students from across the state marched to the Vermont State House on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and met with lawmakers to speak out against the dangerous influence flavored tobacco has on Vermont’s kids and teens. The members of the […]
Big air at Bear Mountain
Courtesy of Killington Resort A snowboarder does a frontside grab clearing the 18-foot walls of Killington’s superpipe at Bear Mountain. KILLINGTON— Bear Mountain has a new attraction for skiers and riders seeking big air. Killington Resort’s Superpipe opened Jan. 10. […]
Carpenter gives barns new life
Courtesy of Dane Stillson A barn built in the early 1800s and was recently dismantled in Tunbridge. It yielded some of the best and most valuable materials to date, according to Dane Stillson, owner of First Class Custom Carpentry. All […]
Connor Solimano of Rutland is selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Submitted Connor Solimano RUTLAND— The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announced Jan. 11, that high school students Harrison Onward Clark Bushnell and Connor James Solimano will join Senator Patrick Leahy and Senator Bernard Sanders in representing Vermont in the […]
Local author’s book details making of successful U.S. Women’s X-C Team
Submitted Cover of Shinn’s new book “World Class” released this week. By Karen D. Lorentz In the era of women’s marches that continue the struggles against inequality, glass ceilings, and sexual exploitation, it’s particularly timely to see the publication of […]
Scott budget features small initiatives
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger There are no “bells and whistles” in Gov. Phil Scott’s 2019 budget. As expected, there are also no new taxes and no new fees. Nor have any big initiatives been proposed in the budget. Instead, the […]
Four vie for Killington Select Board seat
By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— Four candidates will vie for the one open seat on Killington’s three-person Select Board. Jim Haff, Jay Hickory, Kelly Lange and Chuck Claffey submitted petitions with at least 10 signatures to the town by the […]
Crowded field vies for Rutland aldermen seats
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — Ten candidates are facing off for five seats on the Rutland city Board of Aldermen. Three of the five incumbents are seeking re-election to two-year terms on the 11-member panel. The filing deadline was 5 […]