Old friends, new neighbors, huge opportunity For years, the Mettawee Community School (MCS) took advantage of its proximity to the magical Merck Forest & Farmland Center (MFFC). A few days each fall, students in grades 4-6 made the 20-minute pilgrimage […]
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Slate Valley district considers sending middle schoolers to Fair Haven high school
By John Flowers In the fall of 2022 the Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) board is considering a move to send its 7th- and 8th-grade students to Fair Haven Union High School. The plan that’s being considered is […]
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Families grieve as Rutland Health & Rehab tries to contain outbreak
By Katie Jickling/VTDigger Tom Canavan lived alone in his Rutland home, defiantly independent, until Sept. 24. It was only when Canavan’s memory started faltering and he wandered from the house that his family persuaded the 94-year-old to move into Rutland Healthcare & […]
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Rutland City schools go remote Nov. 30
As Covid-19 cases rise, what triggers a decision to go to remote learning? By Lola Duffort/VTDigger and Polly Mikula As Vermont struggles to contain a record-breaking surge in Covid-19 cases and officials brace for superspreading holiday get-togethers, one question is on […]
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VHS presents the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums achievement awards
Betty Barnouw recognized for her service Every year, the Vermont Historical Society presents the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums (LLHSM) achievement awards. These awards recognize the exceptional work being done by individuals and community heritage organizations throughout the […]
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Ski Country Real Estate welcomes new agent Patrick Bowen
Ski Country Real Estate, in Killington, recently welcomed a new Real Estate Agent, Patrick Bowen. Bowen has many years of experience in Property Management in Killington and the surrounding areas, Ski Country RE stated in a news release. He is […]
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Opening day at Killington was ‘near perfection’
By Brooke Geery Killington welcomed skiers and riders back to the slopes on Friday, Nov. 20, giving passholders exclusive access for three days before opening to the general public on Monday, Nov. 23. In a season that will definitely be […]
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Town accepts Durkee’s bid for the former Killington Fire House
By Curt Peterson On Nov. 18 Steve Finer of the Fire Department signed the purchase and sale agreement for the former Killington Fire and Rescue (KF&R) fire house on Killington Road. The price to be paid is $415,000. The buyer […]
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Shop Amazon and earn money for Killington Elementary School
PEAKS has enrolled KES in Smile Amazon! Calling all Killington locals, community members, and allies. The Killington Elementary School PEAKS organization needs your support. They’ve launched an online fundraiser via Amazon Smile to assist in supporting local education and enrichment […]
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Killington finalizes short-term rental regulation
The registration deadline is Jan. 1 By Curt Peterson Killington voters approved the zoning change for Short-Term Rentals Nov. 3, 482-262, but the actual form to register required two more Select Board meetings to finalize. The state defines a short-term […]