Killington Mountain School’s (KMS) acquisition of Moguls Sports Pub July 31 will allow it to expand its campus footprint and enhancing the living and learning experience for its student-athletes, program participants, families, and the greater community, according to a news relelase Aug. 12.  “We have exceptional programs. Our expert faculty, coaches, and staff across all…

The 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-Off was held at the K-1 Base Lodge Thursday, Aug. 8. Despite the rainy evening an estimated150 people attended the event which helped raise money for the Recreation Scholarship Fund, according to Emily Hudson, director of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Winners: 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-off By Victoria…

Final day will be Aug. 16, almost exactly a year after he began By Polly Mikula On Tuesday, July 30, Killington’s Town Manager Michael Ramsey submitted a letter of resignation to the Select Board. The board accepted Ramsey’s resignation after an executive session Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m., announcing the news for the first…

Come Alive Outside and Rutland Recreation and Parks have completed the installation of three new wooden benches along the popular Georgetti Trails, both lower and upper, according to a news release Tuesday, Aug. 6. “These benches provide much-needed spots for residents and visitors to rest, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the park,” the organizations…

Maher becomes the first Vermonter to medal at the summer games since 2016 By Juan Vega de Soto/VTDigger Her raw strength and speed — and the way she effortlessly stiff-arms opponents — have left Olympic commentators in awe.  Her videos with celebrity rapper Snoop Dogg and retired football star Jason Kelce have racked up millions of views on social media.  Now, Burlington’s…

By Curt Peterson The topic of “phone-free schools” was introduced by Sarit Werner during public comment session at Monday evening’s Mountain Views Supervisory Union (MVSU) board meeting, Aug. 5.  Reception of the idea among meeting attendees was generally positive. Werner, who is creative director at Plymouth Cheese Co. in Plymouth, read a letter from the…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published the following weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 5-9 and ongoing. Here are the local roads affected: Hartford: Sunday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists should expect minimal delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic…

By Curt Peterson With funding secured, the Hartland Conservation Commission (HCC) and the Upper Valley Land Trust hope to close on the “Pohl Property” and conservation easement purchase by the end of this year. According to a listserv post by Rob Anderegg, HCC chair, funding includes private donations, a $128,000 grant from the Vermont Housing…

Staff report The long awaited Creek Path bridge was installed Thursday, Aug. 1. However, it’ll be a few more weeks until it opens — awaiting a 6-inch concrete deck. The 145-foot bridge weighed 40 tons and was shipped from Minnesota in segments and then assembled on site. The Creek Path is a paved multi-use trail that…

Over 85 people gathered at the newly restored Kingsley Covered Bridge in East Clarendon to celebrate its recent reopening, Thursday, July 25. The $2.7 million bridge restoration took nearly 14 months to complete, due in part to a set-back by flooding in July 2023. Senator Brian Collamore spoke briefly and congratulated the Clarendon community in…

USDA grants $577,325 to Vermont Agency of Agriculture to reimburse organic producers for certification costs  The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) announced, Tuesday, Aug. 6,  that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the USDA has awarded $577,325 to the state of Vermont as a part of the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The…

By Katy Savage Woodstock town and Woodstock village came to different decisions over a change to short-term rental rules in separate votes on Tuesday, July 30. The town voted in favor of overturning the new ordinance 316-284 by Australian ballot. The village voted against it 68-36 at an in-person meeting.  Now, the town and village…

Mountain Lumber and Hardware to debut in the new year Goodro Killington, Inc. (a.k.a. Goodro Lumber) is in the process of rebranding its assumed business name from Goodro Killington Inc (aka Goodro Lumber) to Mountain Lumber and Hardware.  The business will remain under the ownership of the same four principal partners (Bill Shaw, Cathy Shaw,…

By Victoria Gaither In Pittsford, road and bridge repair work is underway along Route 7 over Furnace Brook at the intersection of Route 7 and Route 3. Not too far from construction workers in hard hats are workers with high-visibility vests, digging tools, shovels, measuring tape, notebooks, and a dirt sifter. The workers are archeologists…

By Adam Davis Former Rutland City Mayor Chris Louras has been selected as one of two new housing consultants that the city has hired under a state grant to work on a transitional housing project to help alleviate homelessness. Current Rutland City Mayor Micheal Doenges said that Louras’ role in the project would serve as…