RUTLAND CITY—A new baby and a new job won’t leave Alderman Matt Bloomer enough time to fill the requirements of his city position, Bloomer announced July 28. He intends to resign Tuesday, Sept. 6. Bloomer’s first child is scheduled to arrive in October. His new job is with his father’s law practice. His two-year term…

By Gerrie Russell A beautiful Vermont evening, good food, great conversation with a lot of laughs and the promise of entertainment within walking distance lured almost 50 Killington Active Seniors to their annual picnic. This was held last Thursday evening, Aug. 4,  at the Herbert L. Johnson Recreation Center. Long-time Killington residents, summer residents and…

Leading female CEOs will inspire next generation of leaders Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell was named among the top 25 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market CEO Connection in 2016. This list recognizes the top 25 women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation, and standards for excellence…

RUTLAND–On Aug. 3, the Vermont State Police responded to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland and arrested inmate Ashley Blanchard, age 23, of Mount Holly, for possession of heroin and transporting a regulated drug into a place of detention. Blanchard had been returned to the correctional center by the Rutland Field Supervision Unit…

Killington police responded to the following incidents from July 1 at 7:30 a.m. to July 29 at 10:09 p.m., according to Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery. July 29 at 10:09 p.m. Killington police responded to a suspicious event at Old Coach Road. The subject had called police to report a vehicle was following him around…

By Lani Duke CASTLETON—Castleton’s Select Board voted to award the contract for the new town office to McClure Construction of Castleton. In the July 25 meeting, the Board restricted the project cost to up to $701,000. The second low bidder for the project was Upland Construction of Woodstock, offering to do the work for $711,000.…

RUTLAND—Round Panda Community Acupuncture opened in Rutland on Thursday, Aug. 4. It will be open every Thursday, 4-6 p.m. through the end of the year at the Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. Nina Gee, MS, LAc., Pyramid’s new acupuncturist, will be the practitioner in charge of this unique acupuncture experience.…

By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger.org A state-by-state review of workforce policies and practices in the early childhood field has found that Vermont is making progress in a few areas but stalling out when it comes to ensuring higher pay for those who work with its youngest residents. Vermont was not among the states leading the…

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="6" gal_title="Killington’s Peak Lodge wins 4th annual Chili Cook-off"] Photos by Robin Alberti (1) Jimmy Sarandrea stands proudly with a large pot of chile made by Liquid Art. (2) Children sample chili on the lawn at the library. (3) Peak Lodge displays a winning chili. (4) Even the kids loved the chili! By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON—On Thursday, July 28, at 5…

Submitted “Deli” Steve Van Nostrand By Ned Dyer Heaven is the place to be ... at least it kinda seems that way. In the last week, two of our close friends, Deli Steve Van Nostrand and Louie “Little Flower” Belfore have climbed the golden stairs. Deli had earned his wings long before his ascension, but…

By Paul Holmes A downhill mountain bike racer flies off a wooden plank on “Goat Skull,” a new race trail on Ramshead at Killington Resort, during a Pro GRT race held this past weekend.

  [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="7" gal_title="Syrian refugee resettlement issue divides candidates for governor"] Photos 1-2, 4-5 by Erin Mansfield; Photo 3 Courtesy of VTDigger (1) Republican Bruce Lisman (2) Democrat Sue Minter (3) Republican Phil Scott (4) Democrat Peter Galbraith (5) Democrat Matt Dunne By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org It did not take long for Syrian refugee resettlement to become…

By Polly Lynn A new AT&T cell tower looms 100-feet tall off Killington Road. By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON–A new AT&T cell tower has sprung up behind the Pickle Barrel Nightclub and Sushi Yoshi on Killington Road. In 2014, when the 100-foot tower was in planning phases, the Killington Select Board discussed two asthetic options for…

Anne Marie McGrath, Jan. 14, 1942 - July 27, 2016 Anne Marie Howe McGrath, a resident of Killington, Vt., died Wednesday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. McGrath was 74 years old. She was born on Jan. 14, 1942, the daughter of Anne and Thomas Howe, in Philadelphia, Pa. She spent her early years in Springfield, N.J.,…