By Curt Peterson Thirty Woodstock High advanced French students have participated in a virtual language and culture exchange program with 20 peers — 10 in Beirut, Lebanon and 10 in Tunis, Tunisia, using Zoom. Language teacher Colleen O’Connell has developed and […]
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Hartland settles with former town manager
By Curt Peterson Following weeks of sometimes difficult meetings and negotiations, and after a brief executive session, on May 8 four Hartland selectboard members unanimously approved a separation agreement involving former town manager David Ormiston. “(It) is in their respective […]
Rutland students compete at world championships with robot
By Katy Savage Margo Thompson remembers the day she decided she wanted to build robots and pursue STEM for the rest of her life. She was about 10 years old and building lego robots at a summer camp, where she […]
Modesti to deliver Castleton University commencement address
Phillip Modesti, who graduated in 1990, will deliver the commencement address at Castleton University’s 235th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Modesti currently serves as global vice president for Medical Education at Establishment Labs, a global, high-tech medical device […]
U.S. Sen. Welch addresses nation’s debt, food security in Killington
By Katy Savage Sen. Peter Welch sounded off his concerns about the nation’s first potential debt default — a measure that could have a catastrophic impact on food security, Welch said, as he spoke to a crowd of 200 […]
Brandon Inn changes hands
By Steven Jupiter Editor’s Note: Steven Jupiter is board member and frequent contributor to The Reporter, which is a nonprofit, community-supported newspaper as of Jan. 1, 2023. As of last week, the historic Brandon Inn has a new owner: Isidro […]
Mission Farm unveils plans for Odeon
Small amphitheater in Killington is part of a master plan to better connect, engage with community and nature By Polly Mikula Mission Farm in Killington is situated on four acres of open land with an orchard. Behind it 176 acres […]
Paramilitary training camps banned in Vt
Staff report Unauthorized military training is officially banned in Vermont after Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law on Monday, May 8. The law specifically prohibits teaching techniques intended to cause injury or death. It also bans making a […]
New family at the helm of Wood’s Market
By Katy Savage Wood’s Market Garden in Brandon has new owners after more than 20 years. Dan and Elyse Wulfkuhle bought the 165-acre organic farm stand in December and have been making it their own ever since. Woods opened for […]
Great Gulf and SP Land Co. finalize the purchase 1,095 acres
Great Gulf and SP Land Co. finalize the purchase and sales agreement for 1,095 acres of development land including the Six Peak Village at the base of Snowshed and Ramshead at Killington Resort on Wednesday, May 3. The sales price […]