Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Norman Williams Public Library will host a workshop exploring home electrification. Topics will include a discussion on how electrifying your home is better for your finances well as the environment, areas of the home that […]
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University of Vermont announces new logo, branding
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Courtesy UVM The new logo (above) will replace the steeple logo from the ‘90s. “Going forward, UVM will unify its brand message under a refined V logomark outlined by a shield,” wrote the University of Vermont’s strategic communications […]
Nikki Haley wins Vermont, the first state to spurn Trump in primaries
By Glenn Russell/VTDigger Above: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke in South Burlington on March 3. By Emma Cotton and Paul Heintz/VTDigger Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley won her first state in the Republican presidential primary on Tuesday […]
The Movie Diary: Get up, stand up!
A few weeks ago, the U.S. State Department issued a level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica due to crime and lack of medical services. A level 3 travel advisory is classified as “Reconsider travel.” The only level worse is a […]
School buildings impact student health and success
Dear Editor, We are community members who work locally to provide medical care for the entire range of our population from newborn babies to seniors in their 90s and 100s. We feel privileged to work in and for the greater […]
A reality check
During House discussion of H.850 last week, which removes the controversial 5% cap on the equalized homestead rates for education, the chair of the House Ways & Means Committee repeated the obvious: Spending increases generally cause tax increases. And that […]
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“UPDATE” — Changes to Winterfest Snow Carving Contest– Ice Sculpting and Chili Cook-Off
RUTLAND—Due to the mild weather impacting the region, Rutland Winterfest organizers regret to announce a change to another Winterfest activity, the Snow Carving Competition scheduled for Feb. 17 at Main St. Park. However, longtime Winterfest Planner and Snow Carving Event […]
Mountain Meditation: Building our Killington dream lodge, Part 1: Vermont or bust
Forward: I’ve decided to share my family’s adventures of building our ski house since I was a girl. For several weeks, I’ll recount in my column early memories of our Killington years. Isn’t it strange while living our lives, we […]
Sherburne Memorial Library celebrates history of volunteer fire department
Firehouse sign, crafted by Killington founder Preston Smith, is on display along with video about its making By Karen D. Lorentz Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. —KILLINGTON— While change often brings major improvements, it sometimes comes at the expense […]