BRIDGEWATER — Vermont’s Secretary of State , Jim Condos, held a celebration Tuesday, May 19, for the winners of the Vermont Secretary of State’s Annual Civics Poster and Essay Contest. Contest winners, their teachers and their families were invited to visit the State House, the Vermont Historical Museum and a Vermont State Archives exhibit, after which…

Courtesy of Stafford Tech The 2015 inductees to the National Technical Honor Society march down the hall behind a banner. RUTLAND – On May 14, Stafford Technical Center inducted nine new student members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Inductees have achieved an overall grade of 88 percent or higher in each Stafford academic…

By Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo One: “Lahaina Sunset” by Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo Two: “Free Range” by Mary Fran Lloyd Photo Three: Past President Sally Curtis accepting Patron of the Arts plaque from current KAG President Mike Young. By Gerrie Russell, Killington Arts Guild At the Killington Arts Guild opening reception for their new show…

WOODSTOCK—The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation (NDD) to help OHF Good Neighbor Grant applicants who require oral health treatment, the organization announced May 20. Since 1997, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has continued to serve a mission to promote and support programs that identify…

RUTLAND — Rutland Blooms beautifies the area, as they plant dozens and dozens of trees in the Northwest neighborhood and along Route 7. They have volunteers from a host of businesses and organizations who will be helping out on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, including Rutland Young Professionals, the Vermont Country Store, Stafford…

KILLINGTON — Steve Finneron, chair of the Fire Department Facilities Committee, provided the Selectboard with an update on the committee’s work at the Selectboard meeting Tuesday, May 19.  He noted the Committee has met close to ten times since December. They have toured the fire station, reviewed the facilities assessment/ building feasibility study completed by…

By Lani Duke “Maker space” considered further RUTLAND — Peter and Rick Gile, a father-and-son team who do business as Two Bad Cats, LLC, are not yet ready to pick a building or solicit grant money for the “maker space” they hope to develop in Rutland. Right now they and Rutland Economic Development Corporation are…

By Lani Duke Sweet potato farm receives grant PAWLET—Laughing Child Farm of Pawlet is the recent recipient of a $20,000 Working Lands Enterprise Initiative grant. Owners Tim and Brooke Hughes-Muse plan to apply the grant to the building of a new $107,000 barn for the largest sweet potato farm in the state. The couple hopes…

Courtesy of CSJ Peter Edens, left, and Nolan Emory, right smile in their graduation caps. RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph was honored to grant degrees to 72 graduates at the College’s 56th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. CSJ President Dr. Richard Lloyd conferred degrees upon the graduates. Academic Dean Dr. David Balfour led the…

By Kevin Coburn, courtesy of Green Mountain College Photo One: Green Mountain College Graduation Speaker Mindy Lubber Photo Two: Bagpiper Ian MacDonald leads the procession down Main Street in Poultney. He was followed by international students carrying flags from their native country.  POULTNEY— Green Mountain College awarded diplomas to 151 students during its 178th commencement…

By Robin Alberti A slim-fitting tuxedo with a patterned vest is on display at Penguin Jack's. Purple dresses hang together at Camille's Tuxedos come in different fits, ranging from loosest to tightest, boys can choose “relaxed,” “standard,” “fashion,” or “skinny” styles, explained Mary Godrick Sherowski of Body Gears/Penguin Jack's. Camouflage/redneck patterns are also in, she…

The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) is warning members of the State Employees’ Health Plan about a telemarketing practice promoting compound prescription drugs that can cost thousands of dollars. The telemarketing calls, apparently similar to those received by consumers in neighboring states, market a compounded pain gel or cream. The caller asks whether the…

Photo by Robin Alberti Thomas Hirchak KILLINGTON — The former Grey Bonnet Inn & Resort was up for auction Tuesday, May 19, but no spectators registered to bid for the 41-room property on Route 100. The auction was to be held at 2 p.m., conducted by Thomas Hirchak Company, with registration and inspection starting at…

Photo courtesy of the Ontario (Canada) Ministry of Natural Resources Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. is receiving many reports of hungry bears getting into trash containers as well as raiding bird feeders, bee hives and chicken houses. “Human conflicts involving bears are rapidly increasing this spring,” said Chief Game Warden Jason Batchelder. “Vermont’s wardens are…

Courtesy of VTF&W Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. It is also against the law. Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring. But it’s best to keep your distance. Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good,…