QUECHEE— As families seek new approaches to education in the wake of Covid-19, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is excited to announce expanded homeschool programs for this fall. Programs will be available to families with children in pre-K through fifth grade, and will include both at-home portions and activities to take place at…

Sept. 12-19 is EAB awareness week In keeping with the flight habits of the emerald ash borer (EAB), the ash tree predator that has destroyed millions of ash trees in the country, Bob Brandt is pictured as he removes one of the “purple traps” used to capture adult EAB beetles.  EAB was first located in…

As you can imagine, the staff at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) goes through a lot of supplies feeding and caring for the animals in the shelter. They are currently in need of certain items, so if you’d like to make a donation for the animals, they’d really appreciate it! The shelter needs paper…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening in Rutland and Windsor counties.  Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Rutland and Windsor Bethel – The bridge on VT 12 is open to traffic. No traffic impacts or delays are anticipated this week, but vehicles should note transition bumps…

On Aug. 31,the Everyone Eats program in Rutland handed out 250 meals in about a half hour at the The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC). VFFC is coordinating the statewide program in Rutland County, handling the distribution of up to 22,000 meals beginning Monday Aug. 31, and running through Dec. 18. Meals will be prepared…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Several wooden pallet paintings, one with the Black Lives Matter slogan made by a racial justice advocate, placed on a Wallingford lawn were vandalized Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, according to the homeowner. State Police are investigating the incident. When the annual Wallingford Day — a celebration with music, vendors, and fireworks that was…

Ernie Royal hailed as ‘Jackie Robinson of the food service industry’ Ernie Royal, a Rutland restaurateur who became a national leader in the food industry and a purveyor of fine dining known across the region, will be honored on the Rutland Sculpture Trail in 2021. A national call for artists’ proposals will be issued for…

Killington Resort partners with  VFFC to give 700 bags of local foods and produce to community members in need Killington Resort announced on Aug. 26, a Farm-to-Trunk community grocery giveaway happening on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 3-6 p.m., or until all 700 bags have been given away, at Pico Mountain. The 100% locally sourced grocery…

First-of-its-kind facility in Vermont turns waste into renewable resources Casella Waste Systems, Inc. announced that it has broken ground on a state-of-the-art facility designed to separate spoiled and contaminated food products from their packaging. The facility, known in the waste and recycling industry as a de-packaging operation, uses a mechanical process to separate food waste…

Just before 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31,  state police were dispatched to a report of a theft from a person at the Hannaford supermarket in Rutland.  The report indicated that a male subject had stolen a purse from a person inside the supermarket. While responding, several calls came in about customers and citizens chasing…

The Windsor County Sheriff’s Office will resume daily traffic patrols in Bridgewater and Bridgewater Corners. “We’re looking to run the program for a couple of months and see how it goes, and see what the numbers are,” Sheriff Michael Chamberlain said. According to Chamberlain, the new contract will be similar to a previous expired contract…

The Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Mt. Holly. Troopers responded to the area of Gates Road at 7:34 p.m. on Aug. 30, following a report of a shooting. Cody Ahonen, 27, a resident of the home, was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound.…

The new Public Safety Building in Killington is nearing completion, and at the town meeting on Aug. 26, the board announced its application for a 40x80 LED message sign at that location. If successful, this could pave the way for an additional LED sign to replace the current sign at the base of the Killington…

By Curt Peterson Jennifer Grant ran against three other candidates for the Democratic nomination for two seats in the House of Representatives in Windsor-1 District, including Hartland, Windsor and West Windsor. Grant lost her bid for the nomination to Elizabeth Burrows by just six votes. Grant successfully petitioned the Windsor County Superior Court for a…

By Katy Savage If you want to ski or ride at Okemo this winter you’ll have to make a reservation first. Vail Resorts, which owns Okemo, Mount Snow and Stowe along with 31 other resorts, released its winter operating plan on Aug. 27. Guests will be required to wear facial coverings at all times and…