By Lani Duke Irish contributions to Vermont recognized RUTLAND COUNTY—Events in Rutland City, Rutland Town, and West Rutland the weekend of May 20-22 celebrated the role of people from Ireland in shaping Vermont’s history. The event, under the title of Vermont’s Irish Rebels, commemorated the Fenian attacks on Canada in 1866 and the Easter Uprising…

RUTLAND–New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced May 26 by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Rutland Regional was one of 798 hospitals to receive an…

Visitors urged to burn campfire wood harvested locally A new Vermont rule effective May 1 prevents invasive insects from piggybacking into the state on untreated firewood, according to a May 25 news release from the state. As summer camping season arrives, visitors to Vermont should be prepared to buy campfire wood in-state or be able…

The Vermont State Police participated in the national “Click It or Ticket it” campaign; as well as Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the Memorial holiday week from Monday, May 23 until Monday, May 30, 2016. Unfortunately, there were three fatal crashes resulting in four deaths on Vermont roadways this holiday weekend. There have…

Submitted Rutland Town School kindergarten (Mrs. Books and Mrs. Mullins classes), and pre K (Mrs. Flory’s class) sit together with Jill Alderman of Alderman Chevrolet Buick GMC (back row). RUTLAND TOWN —  Rutland Town School kindergarden and pre-K students participated in bully prevention and healthy bodies programs through the nonprofit Puppets in Education (PiE), which…

With national student loan debt tripling to more than $1 trillion over the past decade and Vermont’s graduates stuck with the highest debt-to-earnings ratio, state lawmakers are urging Congress to let students file for bankruptcy. On Monday, May 2, members of the Vermont House gave preliminary approval to J.R.H. 27, a joint resolution that calls…

Vermont continues to lead the nation when it comes to clean energy jobs, according to the 2016 Clean Energy Industry Report announced May 18 by Gov. Peter Shumlin and the Department of Public Service. In the past year, there has been an increase of over 1,400 clean energy jobs, bringing the total number of Vermonters…

On Sunday, May 22, at approximately 8:12 p.m., the Vermont State Police investigated a single motor vehicle collision on Milkway Road, in the Town of Westminster, in Windham County, Vt. At the time of the collision, the roadway, which was gravel was clear of any debris or hazards and the weather was clear and warm.…

Submitted Pictured are Kayla Zsido, club vice president; Chris Heintz, affiliate president; Kelly Mills, former club president; Mollie Johnson, club president. CASTLETON—The Habitat for Humanity Club of Castleton University recently donated $750 to the Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County affiliate. With 25 active members, the club works year round on Habitat sites both in…

By Robin Alberti Sixth-grade students from area schools participated in activities and teambuilding during a trip to Maine. By Robin Alberti Graduates from sixth grade at Killington Elementary School joined other sixth grade graduates from Barnard, Reading and Woodstock elementary schools for a week-long trip to Ocean Park, Maine, in a tradition called “ Nature’s…

Annual event promotes awareness of Vermont history and importance of democracy Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced the winners of the 2016 Vermont poster and essay contest sponsored by his office. First-place students in each category visited Montpelier with their class Tuesday, May 24, for a tour of the Vermont State House and…

Submitted Thomas P. Aicher RUTLAND – Thomas P. Aicher, Esq., partner in the Rutland, Vt., law firm of Cleary, Shahi & Aicher, has been named Special Counsel for the National Ski Areas Association, according to a May 24 news release. Aicher was assigned to this national ski industry role by Michael Berry, President of NSAA,…

  Anyone may nominate; deadline is June 15 Do you know a Vermont teacher who has inspired you and who deserves statewide recognition? The Vermont Humanities Council seeks nominations for its Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award, which recognizes a Vermont educator in grades six through 12 who exemplifies excellence in the teaching of the…

RUTLAND—On May 18 at about 4:30 p.m., the Vermont State Police were notified of a retail theft and trespass at Hannaford’s supermarket on U.S. Route 7 South in Rutland Town. Investigation found that 53-year-old Anthony Sargent of Rutland City had gone into Hannaford’s in violation of a pre-existing Notice Against Trespass and stolen a grand…

RUTLAND—Tara Kelly, the executive director of the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL), a non-profit that supports the local agricultural economy, has announced her decision to accept a nomination by Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras to become the planning and zoning director for the City of Rutland. This is an appointed position that requires the…