By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger The Senate Thursday, April 27, gave preliminary approval to a bill that will raise property taxes. The proposal transfers $8 million of the state’s annual contribution for teachers’ retirement from the general fund to the […]
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Celebrating spring, slope style
KILLINGTON—The umbrella bars at the base of Superstar at Killington Resort are a hot spot for spring skiers and riders. This past weekend the venue hosted the Dazed and Defrosted event Saturday, April 22, which includee on-snow demos, a photo […]
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Facing invasive species, Mendon to remove trees
By Evan Johnson Spread out among 17 tracts in the woods around Mendon, 150 acres of red pine are coming down this year. The trees are being removed due to red pine scale, an invasive species that preys on the […]
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Farewell Killington, hello Delaware
KILLINGTON—After 35-plus years in Killington, Craig and Mary Hogstrom are beginning the next chapter of their lives in Newark, Del. As you can tell from the smiles on their faces, parting is not such sweet sorrow, as they are excited […]
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Senate OKs marijuana legalization amendment
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger Following spirited debate Friday, April 21, the Senate supported a proposal that would legalize marijuana and create a system to regulate and tax marijuana sales. The proposal, which would set up a system similar to the […]
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Rutland City denies police bias claims
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger An attorney for Rutland City is disputing claims of bias policing and wants a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit from a former nightclub owner alleging discriminatory police tactics forced him out of business. […]
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VFFC touts agriculture as economic engine
By Evan Johnson Governor Phil Scott has stated he wants economic growth to be a cornerstone of his administration and this week in Rutland he got a preview of what that growth could look like in a state with a […]
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Jim Harrison appointed as House rep
By Evan Johnson Jim Harrison has jumped “with two feet” into his new role as state representative for the towns of Killington, Mendon, Chittenden and Bridgewater. The Chittenden resident was selected by Gov. Phil Scott to replace Rep. Job Tate, […]
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Downtown pop-up gallery to debut May 19
RUTLAND—A group of Rutland boosters is hoping to use a pop-up gallery to raise local artists’ profiles and add to the growing art scene that will include galleries, murals and a planned series of sculptures in downtown Rutland. Organizers this […]
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Castleton student newspaper scores regional award
CASTLETON—Castleton’s student-run newspaper, the Spartan, was recently selected by the New England Society of News Editors to receive recognition as one of the top college newspapers in the region. “I honestly can’t believe it,” said senior co-editor Jadie Dow. “We’ve […]