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 […]
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Creative Halloween costumes abound in Killington
KILLINGTON — Between the Wobbly Barn and Charities across the street, Killington was the place to be Halloween night. Costumes ran the gamut and included creative and elaborate costumes like the refrigerator (pictured above), a Hot Air Balloon with clouds […]
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Video: Killington Resort Opening Day
Nov. 3rd 2014, an outrageous blue sky and warm sun to keep the snow just right, kicked off the winter sports season at Killington Resort. The crowd patiently waiting at the K1 gondola were greeted by both Pres Smith & […]
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Local web design company sues Killington Chamber over website bill
By Cristina Kumka Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc. is suing the Killington Chamber of Commerce for $5,000. Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc., run by Kasia Karazim and Bill Ackerman, a member of the Killington’s Economic Development and Tourism […]
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Killington Outdoor Adventure Club kicks off
By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Nov. 1, the newly established Killington Outdoor Adventure Club (KOAC) held two information sessions for interested members at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. About 20 like-minded athletes attended and shared their enthusiasm and […]
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RRMC’s Hartigan appointed as advisor to Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
RUTLAND—Thomas Hartigan, licensed occupational therapist and director of rehabilitation services at Rutland Regional Medical Center, was recently appointed by Secretary of State James C. Condos to serve as advisor to Christopher Winters, director of the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), […]
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Rutland Chamber names Ron Cioffi Business Person of the Year
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced at its annual meeting on Wednesday Oct. 29 that Ron Cioffi, executive director and CEO of the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH), is the Chamber’s choice for 2014 Business Person […]