By Evan Johnson Killington Resort’s parent company, Powdr Corp., has joined forces with other ski industry giants to offer a new pass valid across 23 destinations in nine U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. The new Ikon Pass is a […]
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Marjorie Parker, selected as winner of State of the Union essay contest
WOODSTOCK— On Monday, Jan. 29, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced the winners of his eighth annual State of the Union essay contest, which gives Vermont high school students an opportunity to describe which issues they would prioritize if they were […]
Warren Miller: 1924-2018 Skiing legend leaves lasting legacy
Courtesy of Warren Miller Entertainment, 1989 WARREN MILLER By Tony Crespi Most of us didn’t know Warren Miller. We didn’t know the man. We didn’t know his family. And we knew little of his actual life. Still, we did […]
Killington Resort becomes largest car charging hub in New England
hroughout the Vermont’s Killington Resort has claimed the title of New England’s largest electric car charging hub with a total of 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout the resort’s properties. As a part of Powdr’s Play Forever sustainability efforts Killington Resort […]
Castleton cyclist makes national debut
By Evan Johnson Castleton University’s cycling club rode into the national collegiate cycling scene earlier this month in Reno, Nev. At the 2018 Cyclocross National Championships, the club’s president, Andrew Borden, placed tenth in the collegiate division and 21st in […]
CSJ to offer traumatology certification
RUTLAND—In response to a growing need for trauma services and advanced practitioner training, College of St. Joseph has launched a new certification program designed specifically for professionals who deal with trauma and its emotional impact. Housed within the college’s Division […]
Environmental permitting goes digital with new portal
portal Once considered out-of-sight, the state’s environmental permitting system just got a massive makeover that’s turning heads. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently launched the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB). Now, for the first time ever, there is an online […]
MSJ reinstates varsity football, taps Peterson as head coach
RUTLAND—Based on an increase in numbers, Mount Saint Joseph Academy has decided to reinstate varsity football, as the two-year cooperative agreement with Poultney has now expired. The Vermont Principals’ Association has officially granted MSJ release from the cooperative. MSJ now […]
Vt. Humanities book discussions return to Rochester Library
By Julia Purdy ROCHESTER—The Rochester Public Library hosted its first Vermont Humanities Council-sponsored book discussion in at least a decade Thursday morning, Jan. 18, with Nancy Gallagher’s eye-opening contribution to modern Vermont history, “Breeding Better Vermonters,” a thought-provoking look at […]
Rutland Town hires administrative assistant
RUTLAND TOWN—The Rutland Town Select Board has voted 4-1 to hire William Sweet to fill the vacant position of administrative assistant to the board. The sole dissenting vote came from board member Chris Kiefer-Cioffi. Mr. Bill Sweet is a lifelong […]