KILLINGTON—Killington Resort just became the only Vermont ski resort to offer ski biking, for experts and beginners alike. Also referred to as snow-bikes, ski bike rentals are available at the Killington Snowshed base area. “Killington partnered with the legendary and […]
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After slashing fuel tanks and lighting oil on fire, Milton fuel supplier fined
The Agency of Natural Resources announced Tuesday, Dec. 26 that Rowley Fuels of Milton, was fined $18,600 for illegally cutting open fuel oil storage tanks and lighting the fuel on fire. These actions violated multiple Vermont Hazardous Waste Management and […]
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Matching grants available to local food producers
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is pleased to announce the availability of up to $60,000 of funding for Local Food Market Development (LFMD) Grants to assist eligible Vermont farmers, businesses, and value-chain facilitators to reach new […]
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Theater review: Company offers Dickens holiday classic
By Julia Purdy “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year!” With these words Scrooge appeals to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come to help him escape the dreadful vision of a […]
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Head of Rutland Chamber faces DUI charges despite BAC test indicating she was below legal limit
By Alan Keays, VTDigger The executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is facing DUI charges even though tests showed her blood alcohol level was below the legal limit for driving, newly released court records show. Prosecutors are […]
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$3.5 million in grants allocated for housing and downtown redevelopment
Governor Phil Scott joined local, state and federal partners Wednesday, Dec. 20 to announce over $3.5 million in community development grants to eight communities. Brownfield clean-up in Rockingham, downtown redevelopment in Springfield and funding for home repair programs statewide are […]
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Robotics team headed to world championships
The Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) 2017 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year, the Robo-Rattlers, won their second State Championship Title. The team’s win secures its invitation to the World Finals. The Rutland Robo-Rattlers, a FIRST Lego League (FLL) robotics team […]
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REDC secures $500,000 for business loans
RUTLAND—Through a combination of state grants and federal loans, Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has secured $500,000 this year to be made available to Rutland County businesses. REDC is a non-profit, community-based organization whose mission is to encourage and enhance […]
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Judge invalidates sex offender “nuisance” ordinance
By Alan Keays, VTDigger A judge has struck down an ordinance in Rutland that limited where convicted sex offenders can live in the community. “The case hinges on the question whether the City of Rutland has the power to declare […]
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Budgets in progress for Killington
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Killington’s various town departments have been busy creating drafts of their budgets for the coming fiscal year. At a Select Board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, draft budgets were presented for the town clerk/treasurer, lister, highways, Killington Fire […]