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President Obama’s science advisor headlines GMC commencement

May 20, 2016
POULTNEY—On Saturday, May 14, Dr. John P. Holdren, President Obama’s top advisor on science and technology issues, outlined for Green Mountain College graduates how “science and fact” have guided development of the Obama administration’s climate action plan. “The science of climate change is based first on the fundamental physics and chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, the…

Enormous “fireball” meteor seen across Northeast

May 20, 2016
By Polly Lynn An enormous meteor streaked across the sky at approximately 12:50 a.m. Tuesday morning. At first the sky lit up a green/blue color, then the very bright fireball, also known as a bolide, appeared in the southwestern sky and streaked east across the entire sky, appearing to come close to land before dying out.…

Chester’s Misty Valley Books joins Phoenix family of bookstores

May 20, 2016
CHESTER — The owners of Phoenix Books, an independent bookstore with locations in Essex, Burlington and Rutland, recently purchased Misty Valley Books in Chester, Vt. Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner met with Lynne and Bill Reed — who bought the Chester landmark in 2001 — for the closing Monday, May 16. “Twenty-one years ago,” said…

GMC, Audubon International announce sustainability partnership

May 20, 2016
POULTNEY—Green Mountain College and Audubon International, two organizations at the forefront of advancing sustainability, announced a partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all on May 11. Staff at Audubon International’s vast network of environmentally responsible facilities will receive discounts to enroll in GMC’s online graduate curriculum in one of…

Castleton joint programs continue to expand

May 20, 2016
CASTLETON—Castleton University and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), a private and independent college with campuses located in Albany, N.Y., and Colchester, Vt., recently announced that an articulation agreement has been reached, promising ACPHS admission to select Castleton graduates. The agreement states that any Castleton University student with a bachelor of science in…

Mary Powell named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business

May 20, 2016
Powell honored for her leadership transforming the electrical grid On Monday, May 16, Fast Company announced its annual ranking of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for 2016. Green Mountain Power CEO and President Mary Powell was selected to be on the list for her transformational leadership, helping customers transition away from the traditional grid.…

Pierce Hall marks 100 years

May 13, 2016
By Julia Purdy ROCHESTER—On Saturday, April 30, Pierce Hall hosted an antiques appraisal fundraiser for the ongoing restoration of Pierce Hall—especially significant this year, as the building celebrates its 100th anniversary. Lunch fare of homemade soups and baked goods was offered and the atmosphere was friendly and low-key. Several dozen people brought items to be…

The Sharon Academy celebrates 20 years

May 11, 2016
launches capital campaign for funding, expansion SHARON –– The Sharon Academy (TSA), an independent school serving grades 7-12, announced May 1 the kick-off of a two-part, multi-million dollar capital campaign to fund financial aid, professional development, student services and eventually expand the school’s facilities. The announcement by Head of School Michael Livingston at the school’s 20th…

Mettawee Community School to be home to new emergency generator

May 11, 2016
WEST PAWLET — The Town of Pawlet announced May 5 that it has been awarded a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for an emergency generator for the Mettawee Community School, located on VT-153 in West Pawlet. The school is a certified American Red Cross shelter and after the generator is installed it will become the location for…

News Briefs: Rutland Region

May 11, 2016
By Lani Duke RUTLAND CITY Loyalty Day parade postponed Officials are attempting to reschedule the community’s 53rd Loyalty Day parade, initially scheduled for Sunday, May 1. More than 1,000 individuals and 130 vehicles in 85 “units” were signed up to walk and roll through downtown Rutland that day, said Loyalty Day Parade Committee chairman Ron…

4-Hers gather in Castleton for state horse judging contest

May 11, 2016
CASTLETON—On May 1, 4-Hers from 10 Vermont counties traveled to Castleton to compete in the annual state 4-H Horse Judging Contest. At stake for seniors, ages 14 and up, was a spot on the state judging team that will compete in regional and national contests later this year. Each contestant judged five performance and conformation…

News Briefs: Lakes Region

May 11, 2016
By Lani Duke Elementary budget passed FAIR HAVEN—Only 10 more people voted for the Fair Haven Grade School budget than voted against it May 3. Voting “yes” were 137; “no,” 127. The community had turned it down 378 to 345 on March 1. Officials ascribe the Town Meeting Day loss to voters’ misunderstanding of the…

VFW Loyalty Day Parade Thank You

May 11, 2016
Thanks to all the people who helped out for the rained out 53RD VFW Post 648 Loyalty Day Parade Sunday May 1st , 2016. We are very sorry that we couldn't  provide a Parade this year. Mark your Calendar for Sunday May 7th 2017. If any group would like to join us next year please…

Killington seeks participants for town-wide tag sale in June

May 11, 2016
Killington Town Wide Tag Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 in the Killington Chamber of Commerce parking lot on Route 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. c Coordinators are hoping for a large number of participants to join them and make some money from your treasures while having a fun time with neighbors, friends and…

Vigilance required to curb robberies in Killington

May 11, 2016
As winter transitions into summer, Killington’s police department offers pointers regarding property break-ins and burglaries. Killington law enforcement officers will be engaging in a number of enforcement tactics to help curb these types of crimes. For example, patrol times and locations may be altered and increased, and the local police will continue working with other…