VFFC has plan for contamination By Katy Savage The winter farmers market in Rutland is slated to return to the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) this fall, as organizers work to remedy contamination issues. A partial corrective action plan for […]
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Letter, Uncategorized
Questions remain for legislators
Dear Editor, Prior to Gov. Phil Scott vetoing the bill concerning legislative salary increases and related matters (S.39: An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly); and, with the Legislature not having overridden […]
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Equal protection under attack
Dear Editor, In its recent decision under 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, which opens the door for U.S. businesses to refuse services to LGBTQ+ people, conservative activists on the U.S. Supreme Court added another notch in their belts by […]
Letter, Uncategorized
Legislature must clamp down on hounding activities
Dear Editor, Raccoon hounders can run their hounds in the middle of the night during “training” season, which started June 1st. The torment of animals by released uncontrolled hounds lasts throughout much of the year. Summer is also a […]
Opinion, Uncategorized
Legislature accomplished a large number of vetoes
By Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman The Legislature reconvened for a special summer veto session — a time to review the bills that the governor vetoed and vote on whether those vetoes should be overridden. At the end of the […]
Local News, Uncategorized
‘I don’t see how I can manage’
Rutland motel resident struggles with uncertainty after new legislation last week By Lola Duffort/VTDigger Susan Ladmer, of Rutland, first wrote to reporters in early June, asking for help. “I am currently housed in a homeless motel. I am a 77-year-old […]
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Bove to head RRA
By Katy Savage The Rutland Redevelopment Authority has a new executive director. Ed Bove, who was the executive director of the Rutland Regional Planning Commission for eight years, is starting his new role Sept. 6. “It is an honor […]
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Table 24 closes in downtown Rutland
Staff report Owner Steven Sawyer has closed Table 24 in downtown Rutland after 15 years as a pillar of the dining scene downtown. Sawyer said he made the decision to focus on his family more, namely his almost 9-year-old […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Uncategorized
LaFountain Scores Big Before Rain at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
Five features to be made up throughout summer schedule Adam LaFountain was the only winner on a washout day at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, June 25. The event, presented by Fair Haven/Poultney Auto Supply, was postponed by rain […]
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Regional Independence Day & fireworks schedule
Woodstock Revel in patriotic events throughout Woodstock. From traditional fireworks and barbecues to historic activities and games. Fireworks begin July 4, at 6 p.m. at Billings Park and surrounding area. Rutland Fireworks will start at dusk at Northwood Park July […]