By Lee J. Kahrs PROCTOR — Voters in Proctor approved a ballot question Tuesday that will shift local government to a town manager format by a vote of 307-213. Former Selectwoman Sue Feenick initiated the petition in order to get […]
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Chittenden East approves voluntary school merger
By Hilary Niles, VTDigger.org Almost all school districts in the Chittenden East Supervisory Union will merge next summer, voters decided Tuesday, Nov. 4. In Bolton, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill, poll results showed overwhelming support for a voluntary unification. All schools […]
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Rutland Regional Medical Center recognized for outstanding record in patient safety
Awarded an “A” in Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The […]
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Elected: Rutland and Windsor County State Senators
State Senator Rutland County Peg Flory (R), 10,212 votes (21.23%) Kevin Mullin (R), 9,931 votes (20.65%) Brian Collamore (R), 9,280 votes (19.3%) Not elected William Tracy Carris (D), 7,356 votes (15.3%) Eldred French (D), 5,650 votes (11.75%) Anissa Delauri (D), […]
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Powdr Enterprises and Boyne Resorts form strategic brand partnership
On Oct. 28, Powdr Enterprises, the sports marketing and entertainment division of Powdr, announced a strategic brand partnership with Michigan-based Boyne Resorts. This alliance brings together the corporate partnership rights of the two largest privately owned and operated companies in […]
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Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo to offer family fun, deals and season previews
By Karen D. Lorentz If you’re in the market for finding great deals on ski equipment and accessories, rubbing shoulders with Olympians and other snowsport personalities, getting up to speed on U.S and Canadian mountain resorts, and receiving discounts and […]
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Spirit of Skiing Award honors Killington founder
By Karen D. Lorentz Ski aficionados, friends and family gathered at the Grand Hotel in Killington on Saturday, Nov. 1, to honor Killington’s founder Preston Leete Smith. Smith, 84, was the recipient of the Spirit of Skiing Award, which the […]
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Killington selectboard creates committee to review fire dept. facilities
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON–Killington’s board of selectmen is looking for five citizens to help decide what to do with the volunteer fire department’s aging and deteriorating facilities. Town manager Seth Webb said this is an important decision, and that the […]
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Obituary: Blanche J. Toth (Loftus), age 83
Blanche Joan Toth, 83, of Arlington, Mass. and formerly of Bridgewater Corners, Vt., died peacefully on Oct. 29, 2014, at the de Rham Hospice Home in Cambridge, Mass. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., daughter of the late Martin and Viola […]
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Blackie’s Demolished
BRIDGEWATER – Blackie’s deli and gas station has been removed, one of the many casualties of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Kevin Geiger, the senior planner for the Two-Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC), said the parcel will be allowed to return […]