This larger-than-life, wooden motorcycle was set aflame at the finale of the Cirque de Feugo motorcycle pyrotechnics show held at The Foundry on Saturday, Aug. 30. The show preceeded fireworks, in conclusion of the Killington Classic events for the day. […]
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Local swimmer Bethany Bosch celebrates successful English Channel crossing
By Polly Lynn Bethany Bosch, 29 of Wallingford, has completed the English Channel swim — joining only about 1,500 others (500 of whom were women) that have successfully made the journey solo. Bosch has been training for four years to complete […]
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Vermonters for Vermonters benefit concert concludes State Fair, Sunday
By Polly Lynn Sunday, Sept. 7 — RUTLAND – Vermonters for Vermonters will be hosting a benefit concert at the Vermont State Fairgrounds Grandstand from 2-8 p.m. Vermonters for Vermonters is a volunteer effort organized by citizens committed to raising […]
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The annual Pittsfield’s Picnic end of summer potluck was a community success; over $2,000 raised
PITTSFIELD — On Sunday, Aug. 24, the annual Pittsfield’s Picnic end of summer potluck community fundraiser was held in the town green. Townspeople enjoyed a fun-filled, beautiful sunny day featuring food, music, field games, dunk tank, silent auction and horseshoe […]
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Brandon passes town budget by 62 votes
By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — For better or worse, Brandon has a budget. In this, the last town in Vermont to pass a municipal spending plan, voters approved a budget on the fifth try Tuesday by a vote of […]
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OBITUARY: Margaret Ellen Ehmann, 86
Margaret Ellen Ehmann, 86, died on Aug. 26, 2014 at her apartment in The Meadows in Rutland. She was born on Feb. 29, 1928 in Baltimore, Md. to Edgar and Mae Baker and was married to her high school sweetheart […]
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Tuesday night Storm damages Pico buildings
UPDATE: Based on the description of damages and weather data from the area, meteorologists suspect a straight line wind with gusts over 60 MPH hit Pico from the east, said Michael Joseph, public relations manager for Killington and Pico Resorts. But […]
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Former FBI director injured in crash in Barnard
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Louis Freeh, the former director of the FBI was injured in a crash in Vermont on Monday afternoon. Freeh was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., for treatment. USA Today reported that he was […]
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Castleton International Initiative taking shape
Debbie Singiser and Patrick Liu join staff to bolster recruitment and retention CASTLETON — As Castleton moves forward with instituting the Castleton Plan — a 10-year strategic initiative — it is pleased to announce the addition of two new administrative […]
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Killington to see temporary road closures and detours September to December
KILLINGTON — The town of Killington recently announced a schedule for roadway improvements and special events over the next months that will cause road closures and detours. Bridge replacement on Thundering Brook Road Thundering Brook Road will be closed to […]