KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced the opening of its Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The Bike Park will host two key events this summer: The Vermont Bike & Brew June 15-17, featuring organized riding for all levels, live music and local Vermont brew; and the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking Aug. 1-5 with…

By Katy Savage Rutland Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Lyle Jepson is stepping down at the end of this month. Tyler Richardson will take up those reigns as interim executive director. Jepson has been with the organization over two years. He’s leaving at the end of this month to start his new position at Vermont Technical…

By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger “Expungement Day” for those with misdemeanor marijuana convictions in Windsor and Chittenden counties will take place next month. State’s Attorneys from both counties have said they were working out the details for expunging convictions for certain marijuana convictions in light of the Legislature passing and Gov. Phil Scott signing a…

CASTLETON—Castleton University announced a series of updates Thursday as part of its ongoing process to align its budget with current and future enrollment trends. The plan currently being implemented is a result of a four-month-long collaborative, exhaustive, and transparent approach to an organizational restructure that has identified cost-savings opportunities and growth initiatives. The restructuring, which…

By Katy Savage While mountain biking trails are expanding throughout the region, a small committee is meeting once a month to plan the biggest connection yet—one that would go from one side of the state to the other. The trail, called the Velomont Trail, would be like the existing Catamount Trail and Long Trail. It…

RUTLAND—During routine maintenance inspections, Paramount Theatre staff discovered potential roof damage, according to a news release Friday, May 18. “Out of an abundance of caution, and after consultation with our engineers and building partners, a decision to temporarily suspend theatre performance operations has been made,” the release continued, “safety of theatre guests is always the…

RUTLAND—A sculpture of Ann and Solomon Story, who aided Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys during the Revolutionary War while forging a new life on the American frontier, will soon grace West Street in downtown Rutland. A model of what will be a 7-foot-tall, 4-foot wide piece of art, which will feature Ann Story…

Robert J. Duch, 93, of Rutland died May 11 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1925, in Newark, N.J. and graduated from Danbury High School in 1942. Bob joined the war effort in 1943 and received training as a navigator in the US Army Air Corps and flew 13 missions on…

By Lani Duke Relative risk felt in Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven seems peaceful. The high school is secure since accused massacre planner Jack Sawyer was released. The apparent serenity demonstrates the efficacy of the slogan “See Something, Say Something,” Fair Haven Police Chief William Humphries commented May 11. And yet there is an undercurrent…

Tire slashed in Bridgewater A Bridgewater resident witnessed her tire being slashed in her driveway from inside the house by another woman around 1 a.m. May 12. The right rear tire of her vehicle was damaged by the vandal, police said. The vandal was described as being approximately 5’ 5” tall with a medium build…

KILLINGTON—Helicopters moving chairlift poles through the sky could be seen over Killington Resort Wednesday, May 9. Snowdon Quad towers were removed and transported over to the top of South Ridge; part of Killington Resort’s investment of $16 million, ahead of the 2018-19 season. The upgrades will optimize the guest experience and make the mountain more…

RUTLAND—Joe Casella of Chittenden, co-owner of Casella Construction in Mendon, was recently presented with the U.S. Dept. of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. David Wheel, representing Vermont ESGR, presented the award for the unconditional support that Casella has given to his employee and citizen-service member Joshua Corkins of Hyde…

RUTLAND—Downtown Gentlemen’s Salon has opened on 32 Merchants Row. Owner Lori LePenna opened the salon March 19. She has 25 years of experience cutting hair in Vermont and South Carolina. She welcomes clients from 2 to 90 years old. The salon specializes in a full spectrum of cuts, from skin fades, flat tops, trendy cuts…

By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—Ray Alba skied down a hill of moguls. It was April 19, 2015, and the sun was shining on the season’s remaining snow at Jay Peak Resort. Alba was there with his wife and two children, now ages 9 and 14, but his mind was on his third child, who wasn’t there.…

By Robin Alberti Pete Timpone, chef-owner of The Pasta Pot for 44 years, is hanging up his chef’s hat and ready to enjoy retirement. Well known and well loved by the community, Pete Timpone, a.k.a. “Pasta Pete,” has sold the building and land to Joe and Megan Wagner. Megan Wagner has been making sweet delights…