Loons were removed from Vermont’s endangered species list in 2005 following decades of recovery effort. But one of the main threats still facing loons as they continue to recover is human disturbance during the breeding season. As Vermont’s loon population continues to increase and canoeing and kayaking becomes more popular, there is greater potential for…

Sullivan temporarily out of jail After serving two years in jail, convicted in the hit-and-run death of Mary Jane Outslay, Christopher Sullivan is out, for now. His wife wrote a $50,000 check, Gordon Dritschilo reported in the Rutland Herald. Sullivan was represented by a public defender, based on his claim that he had no home…

ARSU looks to merger Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union Superintendent Ron Ryan met with the School Board May 24, discussing the changes that will take place as the supervisory union becomes the Slate Valley Unified Union district in July 2018. The new board will contain 18 members, with Orwell’s three board members voting only on matters that…

MOUNT HOLLY—Police are looking for information regarding a fire that was set at a Mount Holly residence last week. On Tuesday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. a 911 caller reported a fire at 9 Johnson Lane in Mount Holly. Initial reports and witnesses placed the fire in the second storey of the building. Upon arrival…

PITTSFORD—A New York man was scheduled to appear in court last week after being arrested in possession of nearly an ounce of crack cocaine. According to a news release from the Vermont State Police, in the mid-evening of June 8 troopers from the state police barracks in Rutland stopped a motor vehicle in Pittsford. One…

By Stephen Seitz CHESTER—Police in Chester and Ludlow are investigating what may be a series of sexual assaults in those towns, allegedly by a high school student at Green Mountain Union High School. Asked about this, Ludlow police chief Jeffrey Billings said, “I can’t comment on an ongoing investigation.” During the public comment period at…

Swimmers excel in the pool and the classroom KILLINGTON—The Killington Aquatic Club Graduating Senior Scholarship award is set up to recognize all registered Killington Aquatic Club (KAC) USA Swimming athletes for their accomplishments within the sport of swimming. Scholarships are awarded to swimmers who are graduating seniors and have displayed the greatest dedication to the…

RANDOLPH—On Sunday, June 4, at about 9 p.m. troopers out of the Royalton barracks responded to a car vs. moose crash on I-89 southbound at mile marker 30 in the town of Randolph. Upon arrival troopers found the vehicle, a 2004 Toyota truck, sustained considerable front end damage from a collision with a moose. The…

WALLINGFORD—The American Red Cross responded to a home fire on Church St. in Wallingford Tuesday night, May 30, that displaced two adults and two cats. Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers have met with the residents and have ensured everyone has a safe place to sleep and has food, clothing and other essentials. Over the next several days, Red…

FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven Concerned, Inc., is participating in the summer food service program for children. The program is designed to ensure that children who rely on free or reduced price meals during the school year continue to have adequate nutrition throughout the summer. It is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Meals…

CAVENDISH—The Vermont Community Fund has awarded a Small and Inspiring Grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Two Rivers Supervisory Union for further landscaping of the lot next to the Cavendish Town Elementary School. The purpose of the award is to support work that builds communities. The elementary school principal, George Thomson, has taken…

Rec employee receives state award The Vermont Parks and Recreation Association has recognized April Cioffi with its Young Professional Award, awarded annually to member recreation professionals age 40 or younger and employed in Vermont for at least two years. City Recreation & Parks Superintendent Cindy Wight said she nominated Cioffi for her commitment to the…

Rupert selling town forest RUPERT—The Town of Rupert is selling its 72-acre town forest, a property bordering New York state at the end of Ike Wright Trail/Road. Voters approved the sale at the 2017 Town Meeting. Select Board Chair Mark Lourie said the town has owned the parcel since the 1950s and logged it about…

Twelve rural libraries received grants from the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) recently. Six public libraries in Vermont and six public libraries in New Hampshire will receive funds for the 2017-2018 school year, according to a May 23 news release. CLiF’s Rural Libraries Grant enables rural public libraries in New Hampshire and Vermont, many of whom…

9th anniversary tournament set for June 5 at GMNGC KILLINGTON—On Monday, June 5, Table 24 restaurant in downtown Rutland will proudly host its 9th anniversary charity golf tournament. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Rutland County Humane Society. Past beneficiaries have included the Rutland County Parent Child Center, the Carly Ferro Purple Angel…