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Forestry, Natural Resources and Horticulture program receives Governor’s Service Award

October 16, 2015
RUTLAND — On Monday, Oct. 12, Stafford Technical Center’s Forestry, Natural Resources and Horticulture program announced that it has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Service award in the K-12 Youth Volunteer Group category. Selection was based on the program’s service in partnership with the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District. Governor’s Service Awards pay tribute to…

Rutland’s Saskia Hagen Groom helps to launch new youth theatre in Dorset

October 16, 2015
The Long Trail Youth Theater is ready for take-off in Southern Vermont with year-round workshops and productions. Long Trail School is excited to announce Long Trail Youth Theater (LTYT), a new theater program for children in grades K through 12, beginning Oct. 19 with intensive workshops. Children are grouped by grade level: Theater Fun for…

College of St. Joseph partners with RAFFL’S Everyday Chef program

October 16, 2015
RUTLAND – For many college students, one of the biggest adjustments is learning how to make meals – with food service providers and dining halls to help. While some dorms and student centers are equipped with shared kitchen space, students often lack the skills to cook the food they want. College of St. Joseph’s Wellness…

Career opportunities look good for graduates of GMC’s management program at Killington

October 15, 2015
Courtesy of GMC Students at Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM)  share a  laugh while studying in the dorm. By Karen D. Lorentz It’s the time of year when high school juniors and seniors start thinking about college and careers. Many have no idea what they want to do for their life’s work, which used…

Rolling up and down Killington, a cross-discipline bike event

October 15, 2015
By Polly Lynn The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll was held Sunday, Oct. 11. The event saw approximately 75 riders compete in teams of three with an uphill, cross-country and downhill portion. “It was definitely pretty grueling, especially the uphill part,” said Ben Colona, Killington Sports at Snowshed store manager for Killington Resort and the…

Remembrance: Robert Fenner, age 83

October 15, 2015
  Former Killington selectman Robert Fenner passed away Oct. 11, 2015, at his home in Brownsville, Vt., after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of George and Bertha (Thomas) Fenner. Bob Fenner graduated from Norwich University in 1954. He began his professional career working…

Killington Town Manager Seth Webb steps down after six years

October 15, 2015
Select Board begins search for replacement By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Killington Town Manager Seth Webb announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, that he was stepping down after being recruited to a new position in the private sector. Webb has been with the town for six years. Webb said he accepted the position of managing director for Tusk…

Report identifies top 32 local community economies as flood risks

October 15, 2015
Brandon and Woodstock receive detailed analysis and recommendations On Oct. 6, Governor Shumlin announced the release of the final report on the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI), identifying Vermont’s top 32 communities where economic activity and associated infrastructure are at high risk of flooding. The report provides a how-to reference for towns and states interested…

Rutland doctor to run for lieutenant governor

October 15, 2015
By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Dr. Louis Meyers, a Rutland physician, intends to mount a campaign for lieutenant governor as an independent. “This is my first foray into politics, and obviously it would be considered a long shot,” Meyers told VTDigger in an interview last week. “I see this as a win for me even if…

Bicyclist from Texas collapses on Route 4, dies

October 15, 2015
KILLINGTON—On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. Rutland State Police and Killington Rescue responded to a report of an unconscious man who had suffered a medical emergency while riding his bike on Route 4 in the town of Killington. Thomas Hagemann, 59, of Houston, Texas, was riding his bike with friends when he collapsed…

Four guns stolen from West Rutland residence

October 15, 2015
WEST RUTLAND — On Oct. 6 members of the Vermont State Police responded to a call from 140 Marble St. West Rutland for a reported burglary. Resident Kevin Withington, age 36, advised that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while he was at work, someone unlawfully entered his house, unlocked his gun cabinet,…

Chief answers questions about Killington Fire Station and Department

October 15, 2015
Staff report KILLINGTON —  The Fire Department facilities review committee and Select Board support building a new fire department. In order for voters to understand the current need, Killington Fire and Rescue is hosting four open houses every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m throughout the month of October, and invites all residents to take a tour…

Vermont lays claim to “World’s Best Foliage”

October 9, 2015
After years of watching other states attempt to position themselves as autumn destinations, Vermont has thrown down the gauntlet and declared itself the home of the World’s Best Foliage. “No one does foliage better than Vermont,” declared Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin in early August anticipating the foliage season. “Three-quarters of our state is forested, and…

Killington resort, town and business community unite for growth

October 8, 2015
By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON— After a week of sunshine, clouds and spitting rain socked in the Peak Lodge Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, removing any possibility of panoramic views of the foliage. But the weather didn’t dampen the excitement of the night for the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) members who gathered there for the KPAA…

Rutland City announces Northwest Neighborhood revitalization progress

October 8, 2015
RUTLAND–A collaboration of the City of Rutland, Rutland Redevelopment Authority, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, and Project VISION on Sept. 30 announced a number of recently completed action steps representing significant progress towards the revitalization of a section of the city’s Northwest Neighborhood. In July, 2014 the city was awarded a $1.25 million implementation grant through…