By Evan Johnson On a recent morning in the Killington Elementary School library, Duncan McDougal, executive director of the Children’s Literacy Foundation, posed a riddle to a group of students that sat cross-legged in front of him: How was he able to travel from his home in Waterbury, Vt. to Antarctica, where he spent time…

Pockets of trees in Vermont were still showing peak foliage conditions until Oct. 24, displaying full-bodied orange and yellow hues, and bright reds that are especially spotlighted by early-morning and late-afternoon autumn sunlight. All stages of fall color are now present across Vermont in what is now among the most prolonged and varied fall foliage…

CHITTENDEN—The Town of Chittenden’s Emergency Management Team in conjunction with Green Mountain Power announce the initial testing of the warning siren located at the hydro station, Powerhouse Road, Chittenden. Testing will occur on Nov. 1 at noon and again at 6:30 p.m. Initial testing will last for one minute on each time; in a real…

RUTLAND—On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department will accept unused, unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs with no questions asked. This will be the 14th national Drug Takeback Day facilitated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, occurring twice each year. The collection will take place in Diamond…

RUTLAND—Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced the agenda for its 80th annual meeting, set for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Governor Phil Scott will provide the keynote address. “Through collaboration with many partners, our efforts this year have furthered the major strategic shift established…

By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger It’s budgeting season for school boards and keeping education costs down is a priority for the Scott administration. The state’s student population continues to shrink, schooling costs are still going up and most Vermonters haven’t had wage increases in years. In a memo to school boards, the Agency of Education…

By Alan Keays, VTDigger A former attorney for the city of Rutland is taking a second legal avenue to challenge his conviction and prison sentence in a fatal hit-and-run. Christopher Sullivan, 57, acting as his own attorney, recently filed a petition for post-conviction relief in the civil division of Rutland Superior Court. He was convicted…

By Alan Keays/ VTDigger A marketing initiative aimed at boosting Rutland County’s declining population as well as helping the region land more tourists aims to show people the “Real Rutland.” The “Real Rutland” campaign was unveiled Thursday night at the annual meeting of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held in the downtown Paramount Theatre. The video ads…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced Thursday, Oct. 12, that the band Dispatch will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup to celebrate the return of the Audi FIS World Cup. “Combining top-notch entertainment with one of the world’s most premier ski racing events makes for an amazing, party-like weekend at Killington for families and fans of all…

While there is no confirmed window for opening day at this time, snowmaking lit up on Killington and Skye peaks just before 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, for testing prior to the season and the approaching Audi Ski World Cup races. Killington typically begins the longest season in the East with exclusive access for season pass holders. This…

For the past four years, June Racicot has spent time volunteering with Zack’s Place working to help empower people with special needs to express themselves while developing bonds of friendship. Due to her dedication to giving back and willingness to serve others, Woodstock Terrace Assisted Living presented Racicot with the annual Woodstock Terrace Assisted Living Senior Service Award. The senior service award…

The Vermont Butcher Shop celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 180 South Main St., Friday, Oct. 13 with a ribbon cutting and open house. “Healthy, locally raised meats will be our focus,” co-owner Nick DeLauri, a Rutland native, said. “Quality and value are hallmarks of our products, along with a focus on…

By Lani Duke Chamber annual meeting looking at Rutland positives RUTLAND—Good things are happening in Rutland, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Cohen told the Rutland Herald. The Chamber’s annual meeting Oct. 19 in the Paramount Theatre features the details of a regional marketing initiative and keynote speaker Bill Shouldice. It honors 2017…

RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Tom Huebner, president & CEO of the Rutland Regional Medical Center, has been chosen the “Business Leader of the Year 2017.” The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. During…

By Lani Duke New regulation keeps second-year students in dorms CASTLETON—Castleton University’s recent expansion of dorm units in downtown Rutland has added 75 more rooms and 45 more singles to the college’s student housing, according to the Castleton Spartan, even though the castleton.edu website states there are 1,000 on-campus beds available. In previous years, the…