The Killington and Pittsfield community and family will be celebrating the life of Mary Noel (Finnegan) Gluck on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Summit Lodge at 3 p.m. Mary Noel (better known as “Noelie”) married Dick Gluck in 1971 and became second homeowners in Pittsfield soon after that. They resided in Rowatan, Connecticut, and spent…

Most towns in Windsor County have received their education and municipal property tax bills by now. Many, not all, towns have big tax increases. Woodstock has yet to receive their bills but we can expect a 30% increase. These are increases none of us have budgeted for, and one that will be a challenge for…

On Sept. 6 U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County and toured an active construction site for new affordable housing. Senator Welch also stopped by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which sells new and gently-used clothes and home goods. Proceeds from the ReStore are used to build Habitat for Humanity homes.  “Home…

Only facility in Vt or NH to earn the top rating The White River Junction Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (WRJ VAHCS) announced Sept. 5 that it received a 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). WRJ VA was the only facility in Vermont and New Hampshire to earn the…

Beth Saradarian, executive director of the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS), has submitted her resignation to the board of directors. Saradarian stated she made the difficult decision to resign to pursue new opportunities after 20 years and much consideration. She joined the organization in 2004 and has been executive director since 2019. Prior to joining…

Vermont State University (VTSU) begins its second year by welcoming more than 1,700 new degree-seeking students in the Class of 2028 to its campuses this fall and reports a strong retention of returning students as well, meeting expectations for all campuses and exceeding projections in many programs. The new class is just over 200 students…

By Adam Davis Dream Maker Bakers in Killington is looking to set a new world record with the largest whoopie pie ever produced at the annual Whoopie Pie Festival in downtown Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 14. The 1,100-pound concoction will require almost 300 pounds of powdered sugar, as well as 150 pounds of marshmallow fluff,…

High-risk towns include Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton  Health officials began strongly recommending people in towns at high risk for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) avoid spending time outdoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to avoid mosquitoes that could carry the virus, according to a Aug. 26 news release. If going…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Sept. 3-6 and ongoing. I-89 Royalton: Work continues on the northbound and southbound I-89 bridges near Exit 3 in Royalton. A new traffic pattern is in effect until fall 2025:…

Michael Costa will join Gifford Health Care as president and chief executive officer on Oct. 14, Gifford’s board of directors announced Aug. 29. Costa will succeed Dan Bennett, who will retire from the role at the Randolph hospital on Oct. 11. “Michael is a great fit for Gifford and our supportive, community-focused culture,” said Gifford…

By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort Each year, Killington Resort celebrates its team members who have reached significant five-year milestones in their careers at The Beast. A party is thrown, complete with gifts from Yeti, a delicious steak dinner from Southside Steakhouse and an evening of fun and games at Stonehedge Indoor Golf. The 2024 gala,…

Report shows education outcomes, costs, enrollment data The Vermont Agency of Education released the first report from its Listen and Learn Tour, Aug. 30. The State Education Profile Report provides data to guide education leaders, school communities, and the agency as they work together to ensure that every student in Vermont has equitable access to high-quality educational…

Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) announced, Tuesday, Sept. 3, the selection of second round sub-grant recipients of the Region 2 Vermont Prevention Lead Organization (VPLO) grant funds. The Region 2 service area includes Addison and Rutland counties. The sub-grants will enhance and expand prevention efforts throughout the region, for all substances and populations, from July…

The popular Mystery Jack O’ Lantern tradition, a key part of the Rutland Halloween Parade, is getting new energy as Come Alive Outside and its community partners take on the responsibility of coordinating this special event. This year marks a new chapter, with Come Alive Outside leading the way to ensure this tradition remains strong.…

By Arra Derderian Monday, Aug. 26, marked the second of two matches against Rutland CC for the Killington Junior Golf League (KJGL). This event was held at Rutland Country Club on a beautiful summer evening. The Killington Junior Golf League wrapped up its summer session and is headed into fall with more work to do at…