By Evan Johnson CASTLETON—On Wednesday, July 5, a white tour bus pulled into a parking lot at Castleton University in front of a small group of waiting families. One at a time, 10 children and teens emerged blinking into the […]
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Mullin endorses salary disclosure for hospital administrators
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger The new chair of the Green Mountain Care Board says hospitals should disclose administrator salaries as part of their annual budget review. Kevin Mullin, who became chair in May, endorsed administrative salary disclosure after a member […]
2017 Mini Gift-of-Life Marathon coincides with critical need for blood donations
RUTLAND—The annual Mini Gift-of-Life Marathon is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, from 12-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn located at 476 Holiday Drive in Rutland. This blood drive comes when the Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and […]
After holiday, road work resumes
By Evan Johnson After a brief Independence Day break, crews are back at work on some of the region’s road improvement projects. Here is the latest report: Route 73 Last week, Pike Industries continued paving the intermediate course last week, […]
New diesel generator enables emergency functions at school
WEST PAWLET—The emergency generator at the Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet was dedicated earlier this month in a ceremony hosted by school principal Brooke DeBonis. Additional speakers were Pawlet Emergency Management Director Bob Morlino and Ed Cleveland of the […]
Hospital finishes renovation for psychiatric patients
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger Surrounded by government officials and the state’s top health care regulator, executives at Rutland Regional Medical Center cut the ribbon Thursday on a $6 million expansion of the hospital’s emergency department. The expansion adds 1,880 square […]
Flash floods close roads, compromise rail travel
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger The Vermont Agency of Transportation says flash flooding has washed out roads in several areas of the state and temporarily suspended Amtrak service. Saturated ground compromised about 800 feet of New England Central Rail track in […]
Killington Resort invites women to get dirty for a good cause
Dirty Girl Mud Run partners with Komen New England, an affiliate of Susan G. Komen® Saturday, July 8—KILLINGTON—On July 8, Killington Resort invites women to participate in one of the world’s largest women-only mud runs to raise awareness for breast […]
Plea deal ends manslaughter case involving escaped bull
By Alan Keays, VTDigger KILLINGTON—A Killington man who faced a manslaughter charge after his escaped bull caused a fatal crash on Route 4 has reached a plea deal that will allow him to avoid jail. Craig Mosher, 63, pleaded guilty […]
Anglers rejoice
Vermont’s fishermen have more places to cast a line,thanks to expanded offerings at Vermont State Parks. Six more state parks will offer free loaner fishing equipment and educational resources. Page 17