By Stephen Seitz WOODSTOCK—Thanks to a grant from the Tesla car company, two charging stations are coming to Woodstock’s Park and Ride site. “There’s a program for EV charging,” said police Sgt. Joe Swanson, who researched and wrote the $3,000 […]
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2017 World Cup tickets now on sale – Free viewing areas will once again be offered
KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced that tickets for the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup will go on sale Thursday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at www.killington.com. Taking place Nov. 25-26, the World Cup will once again bring the women’s Giant Slalom […]
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Official 2017 Killington IDF World Cup & Freeride
The IDF World Cup tour returns to Killington Sept. 8-10, 2017 for an exciting, high-speed showdown on this renowned track. From this year forward, it will be organized by #EmgeeEvents, to whom Dean Events passed the torch. The Killington World […]
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Preston’s takes crown in Rutland competition
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the awards for Best Taste, Best Display and People’s Choice at the 36th annual Chamber Winter in August event, Aug. 8. The event, which moved back outside […]
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“A dream come true”: doctor, DJ among 71 new citizens
By Alan J. Keays RUTLAND — Edward Thairu had been a doctor in Kenya. He now calls Vermont home and is studying to be a cardiologist in the United States. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, he joined 70 other people from […]
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Can-do spirit rescues Northwood Park trail loop
By Julia Purdy RUTLAND—Local park-goers succeeded in rerouting a popular walking loop at Northwood Park. A work party took place this past weekend to improve the trail. But public access to the loop was nearly lost. On July 1, the […]
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Store closing at mall may delay impact fees to Rutland
By Alan J. Keays RUTLAND — The closing of a store that occupies a large space at the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland Town will likely delay when Rutland City receives impact fees from the shopping center it believes it is […]
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Rutland man denies charges of threatening to “shoot up” hospital
By Alan J. Keays RUTLAND – A 60-year-old Rutland man is denying charges he threatened in a phone call to “shoot up” Rutland Regional Medical Center late last week. Paul Rice Sr. entered the innocent pleas Monday, Aug. 14, in […]
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New merger plans in the works for area towns
By Evan Johnson After multiple failed votes and revotes, school officials in four central Vermont towns are exploring or putting forward new consolidation plans for their area schools. Royalton and Bethel are now moving forward on a possible partnership, as […]
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Rutland Regional receives national ranking
RUTLAND—U.S. News & World Report has named Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) a “Best Regional Hospital” for 2017-2018. Out of 4,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide, only 545 achieved that status, and Rutland Regional was the only “Best Regional” in the state […]