Sunday, Sept. 18—RUTLAND—On Sunday, Sept. 18 the Vermont Gun Shop Project will host a free 90-minute workshop for the gun-owning community at the Rutland Country Club from 3:30-5 p.m. Vermont Gun Shop Project seeks to reduce firearm-related suicides in Vermont. […]
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Pies in the Face challenge raises money for rare disease
Chief of police expected to be popular target By Dave Hoffenberg Sunday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON—A good messy time is guaranteed to be had by all this Sunday, Sept. 11, at Moguls Sports Pub from 4-7 p.m. It’s that […]
Student test scores show strength overall, but gaps persist
By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger Vermont students’ statewide scores were competitive with those of their peers elsewhere on the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium test, according to the most recent results, released Tuesday, Aug. 30. However, gaps among some ethnic […]
Court hands down amended decision for Killington Village permit
By Karen D. Lorentz Judge Thomas S. Durkin, the Environmental Court judge who heard the Killington Village Act 250 permit appeals and rendered a June 21 merits decision and judgment order affirming the District #1 Environmental Commission’s permit subject to […]
Refugees ‘nonissue’ for public safety, says Rutland Police Chief
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — Rutland Police Chief Brian Kilcullen has said his department has few if any concerns regarding the proposed resettlement of refugees from Syria or Iraq. Kilcullen answered questions from members of the Board of Aldermen […]
Rutland lawmakers resist call to try to block refugees
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — A group opposing refugee resettlement in the area has called on local legislators to press the State Department to block establishment of a new resettlement site until more of the application has been made […]
13th Annual Lookout For Each Other Golf Tournament held Sept. 12
All proceeds to benefit mountain bike trail expansion KILLINGTON – Lookout Tavern owners Phil and Joy Black host a day of golf, fun, great food and community spirit during the 13th Annual Lookout for Each Other golf tournament on Monday, […]
Shorebirds migrate through Vt.
The beginning of September marks a unique birding opportunity in Vermont. Shorebirds such as plovers and sandpipers are migrating through the state on their southern journey from northern Canada to the Caribbean and beyond. One of the best places to […]
GOP group spends $267,000 in two weeks to boost Scott
By Morgan True and Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org The Republican Governors Association continues to spend heavily on its efforts to elect Lt. Gov. Phil Scott to Vermont’s top office, campaign finance reports filed Thursday, Sept. 1, show. The RGA super PAC, […]
Minter and Scott to debate 10 times before election
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org The two major-party gubernatorial nominees are scheduled to meet in 10 more debates before Election Day in November. Republican Phil Scott’s campaign released a list Tuesday, Aug. 30, of the 11 debates the candidate will participate […]