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VTSU refines Optimization 2.0 recommendations, buyout plan
On Oct. 31, his last day at Vermont State University (VTSU), Interim President Mike Smith released the refined set of program offerings, called Optimization 2.0. Vermont State University combines the best of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont […]
VCIL launches statewide in-home vaccine service
The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) announced the launch of a statewide, in-home vaccine service for people of all ages. “Covid-19 and flu are still dangerous health risks, especially for people with disabilities and older adults”, said […]
$20 million fuel assistance available for Vermonters
With winter around the corner and heating costs projected to increase this season, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and Representative Becca Balint (D-Vermont) Oct. 25 announced that Vermont will receive more than $20.7 million in Low […]
Local roadway construction continues this week
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT)and local town crews still have a few planned construction activities underway this week in Rutland and Windsor Counties. They are as follows: I-89 White River Junction – NHDOT are working on a multi-year bridge replacement […]
Hartland town manager candidate withdraws application
Select Board considers repairs to outdoor classroom lean-to on town land By Curt Peterson According to Hartland Select Board chair Phil Hobbie, the town was in negotiations with a desirable candidate for the vacant town manager position when the […]
Killington named top family ski resort
Killington Resort has been named one of the 2023-2024 best family ski resorts by FamilySkier.com. “Our readers consistently report having a great skiing experience at Killington, and we like both the breadth of the lift system as well as […]
Portable hospital on display at RRMC
More than 35 people attended a demonstration on portable hospitals at Rutland Regional Medical Center last Friday and Satruday, Nov. 3-4. Portable hospitals, made of high-strength polyvinyl chloride fabric, can be rapidly deployed in emergency situations and can add an […]
VFFC receives $800K to redevelop Farmer’s Hall
Award is part of state’s $4 million in Brownfield Revitalization Funding Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development announced Friday, Nov. 3, that the state is committing $4,058,184 from the Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund that promotes the productive reuse […]
Killington Resort to open, Friday, Nov. 3
Day one reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365 and Ikon Passholders Killington Resort will kick off the 2023-24 winter season at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, becoming the first resort in Vermont to open for skiing and snowboarding. […]