Submitted David M. Simmons WOODSTOCK—On July 7, the Woodstock Foundation announced that David M. Simmons has been appointed director of the Billings Farm & Museum, one of Vermont’s premier outdoor museums and the only site in the nation that combines a fully operational award-winning dairy farm with an immersive museum experience. “Billings Farm & Museum,…

POULTNEY — Do you know a Poultney citizen who goes above and beyond the call of duty to enrich the Poultney community in sharing their time and talents?, the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce asks. If so, nominate them for the Citizen of the Year award. Presented annually since 1990, the Citizen of the Year…

By Lani Duke Schools offer summer breakfast-lunch program Fair Haven Grade School and Wells Village School both offer breakfast and lunch to children age 18 or younger through Aug. 5. Fair Haven offers breakfast, 8-9 a.m., and lunch, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., five days a week. Wells Village School offers breakfast, 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and…

By Lani Duke Solar array comment period resumes WEST RUTLAND—The Public Service Board ordered the 21-day comment period to be resumed on an application for a Certificate of Public Good on a proposed 500-kw net-metering solar array at 280 Clarendon Ave., West Rutland. The application had been filed April 12 by Westside Solar, LLC, based…

On July 6, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. announced it will award over $700,000 in scholarships to college-bound seniors who graduated from high school in June 2016. Funded by VSAC’s federal GEAR UP grant, each of these 350-plus high school graduates who enroll at a postsecondary institution in the fall will receive the $2,000 scholarship. GEAR…

Courtesy of CSJ Doreen McCullough, CSJ’s librarian for 30 years, has seen many changes over that time. This is the second major library renovation that McCullough has seen during her time at CSJ. RUTLAND—Giorgetti Library is the hub of College of St. Joseph’s academic community. It’s where students spend hours studying and exploring the numerous…

By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org A Starksboro man has died after jumping into the water off Button Bay State Park to help his son, who was struggling while swimming, according to Vermont State Police. Jason Russell, age 36, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, July 7, after being pulled from the water unresponsive Wednesday at approximately 5…

By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — After weeks of withholding his official support, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Tuesday, July 12. “Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that,” Sanders said in a rhetorical shift from recent weeks, when the democratic socialist suggested a national convention…

Photo courtesy of VSP Police photograph of the house taken from the South Burlington Fire Department’s ladder truck after the fire was extinguished. SOUTH BURLINGTON — On Monday, July 4, at approximately 3:45 a.m. the South Burlington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 213 Cobblestone Circle in South Burlington after receiving a 911 call.…

ROCHESTER — Gordon Merrill, age 44 from Rochester, Vt., reported that a 2000 325 Magnum 4-wheeler was stolen from his residence in Rochester, Vt. The 4 wheeler is white with red trim. It was stolen between the hours of 8:45 p.m. on June 28 and 8:10 a.m. on June 30. Anyone with information is asked…

Lightning suspected as cause POULTNEY — Friday, On July 1, at 11:49 p.m. a motion sensor alarm went off at the Discount Food Store of Poultney at 298 E. Main Street in Poultney.  The owner of the store, Russell Merrill, age 60, of Poultney, Vt., was notified by the alarm company and responded immediately, according…

By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org The South Hero home of Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell caught fire Tuesday evening, June 28, and burned into the night. Vermont State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the fire may have been started by lightning. The fire is still under investigation. Don Turner, chief of the…

A new study analyzing traffic stops in Vermont shows that black and Hispanic drivers are pulled over, searched and arrested far more often than whites, yet white drivers are more likely to be carrying contraband. Released June 30, the independent study of racial disparities in traffic stops and outcomes by Vermont State Police between July…

  Submitted ETHAN  MUELLER By Karen D. Lorentz Ethan Mueller, president of Crested Butte Mountain Resort and senior vice president of Triple Peaks, LLC, has relocated to New London, N.H., which is close to the company’s Mount Sunapee and Okemo Mountain Resorts. “My job hasn’t changed with the move,” Mueller told the Mountain Times, noting…

By Lani Duke Rutland HS students to attend national music conference RUTLAND CITY—Two Rutland High seniors won acceptance to the National Association for Music Education conference to be held in November in Grapevine, Texas. Violist Ryan French, 17, and violinist Nova Wang, 16, will spend three days in classes and rehearsals before participating in a…