By Karen D. Lorentz Editors’ Note: This is part of a series on factors that enabled Killington to become the Beast of the East. Information is from author interviews for the book Killington, “A Story of Mountains and Men.” The rapid learning with GLM was made possible in part by the use of top-of-the-line equipment.…

RUTLAND — The Rutland South Rotary Club has donated $2,500 to the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library, furthering its mission to support programs that empower local youth and promote lifelong learning. The Imagination Library, founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, is a global early literacy initiative that delivers free books each month to…

June 23-July 3 — WEST RUTLAND — Area teens will have the opportunity to explore the traditional craft of stone carving this summer through a free workshop hosted by The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. Open to students aged 13 to 19, the program runs from Monday to Thursday, June 23 to July 3, and…

On Wednesday, May 28, Killington residents voted to fill two new seats on its Select Board. Voters approved expanding the board from three to five members on Town Meeting Day. Bill Vines beat David McComb for the two-year seat (253-55 with 4 write-ins) while Jay Hickory beat Jon Wysocki for the one-year seat (190-124 with…

By James Kent MENDON — A new yoga studio has quietly opened its doors along Route 4 in Mendon, already creating waves of calm and community. Grounded Yoga Studio, founded by longtime local Meg Budusky, officially opened May 5 and offers a welcoming alternative to the more intense fitness-driven yoga environments. Grounded Studio is located…

RUTLAND — Local officials, nonprofit leaders, and community members gathered in Rutland on Wednesday, May 21, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Maplewood Commons Apartments. This new 30-unit housing development will provide permanently affordable homes for families. The project is a joint effort by Cornerstone Housing Partners and Evernorth, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating and…

By Polly Mikula On Wednesday, May 28, Killington residents will head to the polls to vote on who will fill two new seats on its Select Board. Voters approved expanding the board from three to five members on Town Meeting Day. Bill Vines and David McComb are running for the two-year seat while Jon Wysocki…

Staff report Progress is well underway on the Superstar chairlift replacement project, Killington Resort reported in its May 22 Insider Blog post. “We have completed removal of the old chair, including removing the chairs, haul line and towers and completed demolition of the top and bottom lift terminals and operator enclosures,” the resort stated. “We…

KILLINGTON—A new nonfiction book focuses on extraordinary teens making a real-world impact, including a familiar face for readers in the Killington area. “Gen Z Teens Take Action: Stories of Circumstance, Passion, and Opportunity,” by author Kelli Peterson, features a chapter on Pippa Scott, a Killington Mountain School senior and founder of the nonprofit Ride for…

KILLINGTON—Temporary paving of East Mountain Road is delayed due to weather until Tuesday, May 27. The area will remain gravel until then, and is open to all traffic.  Please get in touch with the Killington Public Works Director, Abbie Sherman, at 802-712-4243 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

By Polly Mikula Education funding reform has been the biggest legislative lift this year, as it proposes to drastically reformulate how taxpayers fund K-12 schools. Rising costs, coupled with a dwindling student population over the past few decades (K-12 enrollment has shrunk by 40,000 students over the past 40 years to around 84,000 today), have…

By Polly Mikula After a full school year of discussions with students, parents and administrators, Woodstock Union Middle School and High School (WUMSHS) principal Aaron Cinquemani confirmed last week that students will be required to secure their cell phones in locked Yondr pouches from the beginning of the school day to the end (bell-to-bell) beginning…

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger A prominent business owner in Ludlow reported to federal prison Friday, May 9, to serve a 20-month sentence related to his role in a kickback scheme in New York. The surrender date for Troy Caruso  — originally scheduled for April 8 — has been extended twice due to requests for time to arrange…

Gary Coe, 74, passed away peacefully earlier this month. He had a life well lived. Gary leaves behind his loving wife Barbara, son Travis, daughter-in-law Kristie of Salt Lake City, two sisters, and a brother. He was multi-talented and had many interests. As a young man, he drove trucks for his uncle and showed horses…

Stafford Technical Center students Tyler Gugliotta (left), Charlie Souza (middle), and Paden Lynch (right), as well as staff in the RHS EPIC After School Program Carpentry Club, constructed seven new planter boxes for the Castleton Community Seniors Wellness Center entrance.