Courtesy of College of St. Joseph Muffie Harvey rides her horse in front of St. Joseph Hall. RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph Food Service Director Muffie Harvey is preparing to hoof it across Vermont once again as she and her new […]
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Area observes Memorial Day
By Stephen Seitz Sixth grader Chloe Fuller leads the Neshobe Flower Girls as they decorate the monument in Brandon Memorial Day. By Stephen Seitz BRANDON – All across the area, Vermont towns observed Memorial Day with speeches, parades, prayers, and, […]
Kindergarten class from Bridgewater Village School wins annual contest, again!
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 […]
CSJ graduates 72 in Class of 2015
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 […]
Green Mountain College Holds 178th Commencement
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 […]
Prom fashion: Slim-fit tuxedos, camo vests, bling and ballet
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” […]
State employees targeted by telemarketing scheme costing thousands
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 […]
Killington wins NSAA Conversion Cup award
Courtesy of SAM Rob Megnin, Dave Beckwith, Mike Solimano, and NSAA President Michael Berry are shown with the Conversion Cup awarded to Killington Resort. Recognized for innovative instruction for first-timers By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON–The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) […]
Welch recognizes local students at Congressional Art Competition
Submitted Photo one: “The Interior of Dreams” By Martin VanBuren Photo two: “Twenty-Five Shades of Grey” by Allison Naccarato Photo three:”Untitled” by Lydia Queredo Photo four:”Untitled” by Rachel Surrell Students from Poultney, Springfield, Windsor, Quechee, Weston awarded On Monday, May […]
Killington moves forward with gunfire ordinance
Selectboard meeting fosters community conversation on useful but not burdensome restrictions By Cristina Kumka and Polly Lynn Killington will take steps toward adopting a new ordinance that restricts gunfire along certain town roads. The details, however, are still being ironed […]