High school seniors still have time to apply for the Winona Smith Scholarship, a $2,000 award presented annually by the League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund. The deadline to apply is April 30 at midnight. Three scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Hartford High School received national recognition on Tuesday, April 8, as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, joining a distinguished group of only seven schools in Vermont to earn the honor. The school was presented with a National banner award during a ceremony ahead of its Unified Basketball game against Rutland…

By James Kent RUTLAND—When Long Trail School junior Allston Kent told his dad the date of his annual school prom, his father knew it was time to visit the twins in downtown Rutland. The twins, of course, are the second-generation owners of McNeil & Reedy, Jim and John McNeil. McNeil & Reedy is a men’s…

GRAFTON — Grafton Village Cheese Company, a long-standing icon in Vermont’s cheese industry and subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, and Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company in South Woodstock announced the sale of Grafton Village Cheese to Vermont Farmstead. The transition, announced Monday, April 14, marks a strategic union between two brands committed to preserving Vermont’s artisanal…

Steve Turner, 57, a small-business owner with 30 years of experience in the trade of auto and marine upholstery, is on a mighty mission to encourage more participation in the trades, especially by young people who want to work with their hands. In 2017, Turner, a fit and animated then 50-year-old, turned a slogan on a…

By Maddie Lindgren Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton. Not many would venture out into icy water during the middle of winter, but Silas Loomis made it just another day at work. When a car crashed through the ice, Loomis didn’t flinch. “I knew it was…

KILLINGTON — Construction for Contract 4 of the Killington Water System began Tuesday, April 15, with saw cutting pavement on Killington Road. The contractor, SUR Construction, will start near Ravine Road and work south on Killington Road, according to Abbie Sherman, public works director for the town of Killington. Installation of the waterline pipe could…

On Sunday, April 13, Killington Resort said farewell to the Superstar Express Quad with a party at the K-1 Umbrella Bar, featuring free t-shirts at the top of the lift, live music, giveaways, and a photobooth. The lift ran until 5 p.m. for one last ride. The chair will be replaced with a 6-pack early…

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is underway (April 9–16), and the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) reminds families and caregivers of the importance of understanding dog behavior to help reduce the risk of bites—especially among young children. Veterinary professionals play a key role in public education, helping people recognize signs of stress, fear, or anxiety…

By Pearl Bellomo Cristina Kumka, owner of the local pet-care service Bow Wow Babysitters, is bringing more opportunities for dogs and their owners through obedience classes hosted by recreation departments.  What began last summer at the Brandon Town Recreation Department continues at the West Rutland Recreation Department, which utilizes its indoor recreational space and outdoor…

By Karen D. Lorentz One of the things that made Killington unique was the input and work of women from the get-go.  The 1950s were the era when ski area development and management were the province of men. Few wives of founders participated in decision-making, let alone were incorporators, directors, and officers of the parent…

By Brett Yates Following a petition drive led by local business owners, Pittsfield residents will have a chance to overturn the town’s new “local option” tax on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and alcoholic beverages, which voters approved just over a month ago. The town clerk verified 47 signatures from registered Pittsfield voters demanding a reconsideration…

By Curt Peterson Select Board chair Phil Hobbie and vice-chair Tom Kennedy made an official visit to the Hartland Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 2. The official topic was tying up any remaining loose ends regarding a complicated transaction — readoption of the expiring 2017 Town Plan to prevent a gap while the planners…

With caps on their heads and diplomas in hand, 15 young readers celebrated a significant milestone at the Rutland Free Library as they officially “graduated” from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) program. Held during the library’s 2nd annual DPIL Graduation Ceremony, the event recognized the accomplishments of 5-year-olds who have completed the program. The…

Barbara Joan Biathrow passed away Tuesday, April 1. A private service will be held with family members. A celebration of life will be held this spring in Killington, along with her husband, Henry Biathrow, who preceded her death by only 9 days. Memorial donations may be made to the Sherburne United Church of Christ, P.O.…