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Peak silly season

December 14, 2021
By Cassandra Tyndall A new week brings a change in the Astro-weather. Action planet Mars arrives in Sagittarius, infusing the skies with a dose of enthusiasm and confidence. This once in every-two-years visit can bring a “more the merrier” vibe, especially as it coincides with the holidays and New Year period. This time, Mars will…

Help RCHS exceed our $20,000 year end matching challenge

December 8, 2021
Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) has a fabulous opportunity to end 2021 with a bang! Two very generous supporters have offered to donate $20,000 to RCHS if the community will match it by Dec. 31, 2021. What a great opportunity to help the homeless animals in Rutland County! Before you know it, we will have…

Weekly horoscopes for Dec. 8-14, 2021

December 8, 2021
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2021 Critter Community holiday card

December 1, 2021
It’s time for the Critter Community holiday card, a holiday tradition for 42 years! You can participate by making a donation to the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and providing us with the exact name you want on the card. It can be your name or your pet’s name, or in memory of a loved…

Weekly horoscopes for Dec. 1-7, 2021

December 1, 2021
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Encountering karmic closures

December 1, 2021
By Cassandra Tyndall Themes of travel, faith and philosophy may be stirred under this week's Solar Eclipse. This New Moon intertwined with karmic closures or completion may signal profound changes around your beliefs or sense of self-confidence. You may be less inclined toward outer-worldly achievements as you put your energy and efforts toward something that…

Construction workers feel the crunch

November 24, 2021
By Katy Savage If you want to make renovations to your home or are planning to build a new house, you might have to wait. Some local construction companies are booked for the next two years. “We’ve been busier than we’ve been in the past five years,” said Joe Poston, an owner of Wright Construction…

Killington, Woodstock businesses see all-time economic boom

November 24, 2021
By Ethan Weinstein As Covid restrictions dropped and people acted upon their pent up urge to travel, tourism surged in Killington and Woodstock this past summer and fall. Few can speak to the Killington economy like Chris Karr, who owns the Karr Group, which operates six eateries in Killington. Plus, Karr serves on the town…

Turning a second-home into a forever home in Woodstock

November 24, 2021
By Ethan Weinstein  Perched atop a hill overlooking the Kedron Valley is a house nestled into the countryside within easy driving distance of Okemo and Killington ski resorts, and a quick drive to the village of Woodstock.  After six years as a second-home owner, Elisa D’Andrea and her family decided to move to South Woodstock…

Pandemic spurs short-term rental market bed nights increase, but so do full-time residents

November 24, 2021
By Katy Savage Since the pandemic started, an influx of people from cities have come to small Vermont towns, and while housing inventory is low, the short-term rental market is busier than ever. Guests are staying longer, they’re booking further ahead of time and coming more often. “It’s absolutely, unbelievably fabulous,” said June Buttner, the…

Real Estate sales shatter records

November 24, 2021
Demand pushes prices up, particularly in Killington By Polly Mikula “Over $70 million year-to-date is more than the last three years combined,” Heidi Bomengen, owner of Prestige Real Estate, which sells real estate exclusively in Killington, wrote in the company’s quarterly newsletter published in October.  Last year, Killington real estate sales topped $46 million —…

RCHS needs long distance volunteer drivers

November 24, 2021
The RCHS has been transporting dogs from overcrowded shelters from the southern portion of the United States to RCHS for the past few years. We are fortunate that Rutland County (and Vermont) has fewer local dogs needing homes, and many local adopters interested in adopting dogs. We are happy to help find homes for dogs…

Thanksgiving safety tips for pets

November 17, 2021
While you’re making preparations for upcoming holidays, RCHS would like to offer some tips on how to make them as safe and enjoyable as possible for your pets. Thanksgiving is all about the food, but not all people food is safe for pets. Keep their noses away from the mixing bowl while you get the…

November is “Adopt a Senior Pet” month!

November 10, 2021
At RCHS, we love our senior pets, which is why we are so excited to share that November is Adopt a Senior Pet month. If you have been considering adding a new furry friend to your family, have you considered adopting an older dog or cat? Senior dogs and cats make wonderful pets. They are…

Weekly horoscopes for Nov. 10-16, 2021

November 10, 2021
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