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Nurse union plans day of action in Rutland, Nov. 14
November 13, 2024
By James Kent A day of action is planned to support nurses at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC). The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 6, which represents the nurses, has stated that it’s in contract negotiations with the hospital nurses ahead of their ongoing negotiations with RRMC. The event will be held…
Winter begins at The Beast
November 13, 2024
The Killington Resort snowmaking team is putting its new high efficiency snowguns to work — firing over 200 guns every time the temperatures warrant. Rime, Reason, Upper East Fall, Upper Great Northern and Superstar all have guns ablaze. Opening day may be soon!
Wheels for Warmth provides opportunity to help your community by donating or purchasing tires
October 23, 2024
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26—PITTSFORD—Wheels for Warmth is back, offering an excellent opportunity to give back to the community while ensuring you’re ready for winter. Whether you have tires to donate or need affordable tires for the cold months ahead, this event has you covered. Proceeds from the sale and collection of tires support heating assistance for…
Reflecting on 30 years, a short history of Sal Salmeri and Moguls
July 30, 2024
By Polly Mikula Salmeri, 62, has been coming up to Killington for most of his life, moving here full-time 35 years ago. “I used to come up here when I was a young kid with my uncles from Weymouth, Massachusetts, we belonged to the Mercury Ski Club,” he said. “The ski club was great, we…
New donut shop opening in Ludlow
June 5, 2024
The grand opening of New England Cider Donuts at 29 Main St. in Ludlow was recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The new shop will offer local coffee, breakfast sandwiches, assorted baked goods, in addition to delicious cider and specialty donuts. In the summer months it’ll also offer extravagant ice cream sundaes.
United Way of Rutland County names new exc. director
May 22, 2024
The United Way of Rutland County (UWRC) announced the appointment of Tina Van Guilder as its new executive director, May 17. Van Guilder officially assumed her role as executive director May 6. With over seven years of direct non-profit leadership experience in the Rutland County area, coupled with recent roles focusing on grant coordination, budget…
Three reasons I’m voting ‘Yes’ for the new school build
February 28, 2024
Dear Editor, As a full-time Killington resident, here are three reasons why I’m voting for the new school build. First, the time is now. As others have indicated in previous letters, seven years of school boards have been working on this project. Over the course of that time, volunteer school board members, community members, and…
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian American students
November 29, 2023
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger Burlington Police say they have arrested a suspect in the shooting Saturday night that wounded three young Palestinian American men. The three men, all 20 years old, were in Burlington visiting relatives of one of the men over the Thanksgiving holiday when the shooting took place around 6:30 p.m. Saturday…
Governor Scott appoints five Superior Court judges
November 22, 2023
Governor Phil Scott announced Nov. 17 his appointment of five Vermont Superior Court Judges: Benjamin Battles of Waterbury, Susan McManus of Manchester Center, Rachel Malone of South Burlington, Alexander Burke of Arlington, and Navah Spero of Richmond. “As I have often said, selecting judges is one of the most important responsibilities for any governor,”…
White River Junction’s ECFiber bonds gain S&P rating
November 15, 2023
ECFiber, Vermont’s first communications union district, has obtained a BB rating for its 2023 Series A bonds from S&P Global, the nation’s preeminent credit rating agency. “This is a historic moment,” said Stan Williams, ECFiber’s municipal finance advisor and widely regarded as the architect of Vermont’s Communications Union District (CUD) model. “For the first…
Woodstock Inn & Resort names new president
October 25, 2023
Bruce Grosbety The Board of Trustees of the Woodstock Foundation announced the appointment of Bruce Grosbety as president of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, a AAA Four Diamond Resort and one of…
Heritage Family Credit Union names Christopher Gomez new president/CEO
October 25, 2023
Christopher Gomez The Board of Directors for Heritage Family Credit Union announced the appointment of Christopher Gomez as the credit union’s next President/CEO on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Gomez will take over the reins from the current retiring president/CEO Matthew Levandowski, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. “The Board of Directors…
Green Mountain Lawyers grand opening event at Casey’s raised $4K for flood victims
August 23, 2023
Staff report On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Green Mountain Lawyers held its grand opening party and fundraiser at Casey’s Caboose in Killington. Attorney Daniel Ewald and his staff recently joined forces with Attorney Peter DaMore and his firm, DaMore Law, creating a team of 18 paralegals, law clerks, legal assistants and support staff along with six…
Killington flash flood, mudslide causes $1m+ in damages
July 8, 2023
By Polly Mikula Over 5 inches of rain reportedly fell in less than 2 hours on Friday afternoon, July 7, in Killington and Bridgewater causing flash flooding and mudslides that washed out portions of Route 4, East Mountain Road and Bear Mountain Road in Killington. Rains began around 3 p.m. with reports of flash flooding…
Castleton Community Seniors celebrates 25 years
February 9, 2023
The Castleton Community Seniors held a 25th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Over 50 members and guests attended the dinner and watched a PowerPoint presentation with photos from the past 25 years showing the men and women whose vision helped make Castleton Community Seniors into the success that it is today. This year, 2023,…