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Trump sweeps into presidency

November 9, 2016
Shocks pollsters, nation with dominant win By Angelo Lynn Republican Donald Trump has won the presidential race with a projected 300-plus electoral votes, winning the crucial swing states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin. If Democrat Hillary Clinton hangs on to a razor-thin lead in New Hampshire, she will only have carried…

Snowmaking begins at Killington

October 12, 2016
KILLINGTON – Killington Resort has begun snowmaking in advance of the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, 2016. Killington Resort was the first North American ski mountain to open its season to the general public in 2015, in part because of the resort’s advanced snowmaking prowess. Snowmaking…

Sold out! Dancing with the Rutland Stars raises $150K for Kids on the Move

October 12, 2016
By Patricia Minichiello Dancing with the Rutland Stars celebrated its sixth season on the Paramount stage with seven couples dancing to raise money for RAVNAH’s Pediatric High Tech Programs and Kids on the Move. Taking home the top prize were Eliza Wilcox of Green Mountain Power and Adam King of Studio Fitness. The couple danced…

5th annual Peak to Peak event celebrates Woodstock’s trails

October 12, 2016
Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—With a nip in the air and colorful leaves still clinging to the trees, it’s the perfect time of year to stretch your legs and hit the trail. The fifth annual Peak to Peak event invites locals and visitors alike to explore the walking paths of Woodstock on Saturday, Oct.…

Nationally touring “Fame” stops in Rutland

October 5, 2016
Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The nationally touring production of “Fame—the Musical” makes a stop in Rutland at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. After reaching some 60 million people in over 30 countries, “Fame—the Musical,” which is different from, but based on the hit movie and the Emmy Award-winning television…

The Bus celebrates 40th anniversary

September 28, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Marble Valley Regional Transit District (MVRTD), generally known as “The Bus” is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sept. 30 with give-aways from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Transit Center on West Street in Rutland. During its 40 years, The Bus has seen the need for transportation services grow and has expanded…

Rutland accepted for refugee resettlement

September 28, 2016
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. RUTLAND—The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants proposal to resettle refugees in Rutland, Vermont has been accepted, Amila Merdzannovic, director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program announced Wednesday morning, Sept. 28.  “We look forward to working with you to welcome those fleeing war and persecution who are unable to…

Pets and their owners welcome at Wonderpaws Festival in Rutland

September 21, 2016
Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be holding the 2nd annual Wonderpaws Festival and Paw Parade on Center Street in downtown Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wonderpaws Festival is a community event that provides an opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with…

Chaffee pop-up exhibit features Steve Costello

September 21, 2016
Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is pleased to share “Eye on Nature: Photographs by Steve Costello” on Friday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and again on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is welcome to visit the Chaffee Art Center located at 16 South Main Street, for a pop-up exhibit…

Explore Killington Episode 9 2016

September 15, 2016
Explore Killington Episode 9 2016

Spartans descend on Killington

September 14, 2016
Ascending Killington mountain many times in the Spartan Beast, Ultra Beast, and Sprint races, Sept. 17-18 KILLINGTON—This weekend, Sept. 17-18, Killington Resort will  host Spartan racers, who will embark on a unique and fun obstacle course. Killington, the birthplace of the Spartan Beast, hosted the Spartan World Championship Sept. 20-21, 2014. This year, athletes again…

Witnesses watch bridge ignite; colony of bats feared dead

September 14, 2016
By Patricia Minichiello CORNWALL – Isabel Lower pulled over at the sight of smoke coming from the other end of an historic covered bridge on the Cornwall-Salisbury town line Saturday, Sept. 10. She decided to call 911 rather than risk driving over it, even though only a “wisp of smoke” was visible. That phone call…

World’s Fair begins Thursday

September 14, 2016
Sept. 15-18—TUNBRIDGE—The 145th Tunbridge World’s Fair returns to the Tunbridge Fairgrounds Thursday, Sept. through Sunday, Sept. 18. The Tunbridge World’s Fair has run continuously since 1867 except in 1918, due to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II. Top events include harness racing, horse pulling, a swine show and live entertainment. It has…

Pie in the Face Challenge raises $9,000 for Chase, PMSF

September 14, 2016
By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON— On Sunday, Sept. 11, at Moguls Sports Pub 22 volunteer “local celebrities” lined up and took dozens of pies to the face. Whipped cream as well as peaches, cherries and pumpkin were speared over faces with delight — all for a good cause as it was a fundraiser for Chase Kuehl…