RUTLAND—Late evening, Nov. 26, a manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Rutland contacted state police to report the theft of several North Face jackets, valuing approximately $1,000, by a woman with two accomplices. According to the investigation, a woman and a man went into the store together. The woman went to the coat section and…

By Lani Duke Rutland City Where does the water go? About half the water the Rutland city water plant treats seems to disappear. Of the average 2 million gallons of drinking water the city processes every day, only about half appears on billing statements, Public Works Commissioner Jeff Wennberg commented Nov. 17. Popular belief had…

RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Nov. 25, at about 5:30 p.m., a member of the Hannaford Supermarket loss prevention team contacted the Vermont State Police reporting a theft of merchandise from the store. The employee confronted the suspects in the parking lot as they were attempting to leave; however, the suspects refused to return into the store and…

Courtesy Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Front (L-R): Tom Donahue, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; Rep. Dave Potter; Rep. Butch Shaw; Nicole Kesselring, Enman Engineering; Jim Fuller, Regional Manager; Dave Correll; Terry Morton; Marleen Cenate; Glen Novack. Back (L-R): Paul Crossman; Tom Leypoldt; Alderman William Notte; Alderman Dave Allaire; Trevor Bendig; Sen. Brian Collamore; Brennan…

Female corgi/lab mix, 2 years old. Brown and white (corgi markings). Wearing a pink collar with tags (though the tags are not current info). Owner was in an accident, Tuesday, Dec. 1, and she escaped and ran off - Route 100 South between Bridgewater and Plymouth. Last seen heading south toward Plymouth/Ludlow. Food motivated! Offer…

KILLINGTON — Killington snowmakers are also “on the march,” according to Killington’s conditions report Monday, Nov. 23. The goal of the week: top-to-bottom skiing and riding. “Much colder temperatures will allow for downward expansion over the next couple of nights,” the resort reported of its snowmaking plans. “Our trail count stands at 7 trails, 6 of…

LUDLOW — The first 125 skiers and riders on Tuesday, Nov. 24, received an opening day t-shirt at the lift. Okemo had over 125 guns blasting on Countdown, Upper and Lower World Cup, Lower Mountain Road, Link, Nor’easter, Sapphire and Jolly Green Giant earlier this week. The resort said it anticipates having top to bottom skiing on Countdown,…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre Iconic scene in Flashdance. The musical comes to Rutland. Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Based on the smash hit movie, “Flashdance – The Musical” is now live on stage and making a stop at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets ($44.50 - $49.50) are…

Just in time for the giving season, the Vermont Community Foundation has published Opportunity: 11 Critical Paths for Philanthropy in Vermont, a new resource to help guide potential donors as they consider which organizations or programs to support. Opportunity identifies 11 issue areas that present especially strong opportunities for charitable giving in Vermont right now.…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — It’s good to take stock every 20 years or so, and that is what the town golf advisory committee is doing on the occasion of the Green Mountain National golf course’s 20th anniversary. When the committee met on Nov. 19, one of the topics on their agenda was to discuss…

KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, Pico Mountain will open for the 2015-16 winter season with the third iteration of a special promotion to provide food for low-income Vermonters, teaming up with local nonprofit organization BROC-Community Action in Southwest Vermont, which provided over 40,000 meals to Vermonters in need last year. By partnering with…

Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — We’ve all noticed that some meetings leave you feelings energized while others are draining. Conducting great meetings may require a focus on something that has nothing to do with the meeting’s explicit purpose. “Elevating the social field” is what a new generation of organizational theorists are calling this…

By Robin Alberti The Clear River Tavern staff this season is made up of Buffy Stevens, Taylor Stugart (Head Chef), Jesse Stugart, Asia Hickory, Paul Grindel,Whalen Layne and Doug and Kathianne Mianulli. PITTSFIELD—The Clear River Tavern is under “new” management. Doug Mianulli has been an institution and bartender at The Clear for 16 years, and now…

By Karen D. Lorentz Bright colors, bold color blocking, plaids, and prints are all part of the ski and ride fashion scene this year, along with some longer and fitted jacket styles and the retro look of quilting. The emphasis on snow wear that provides warmth (staying dry) and comfort (think lightweight, functional) is not…

Submitted Alayna Westcom, Miss Vermont, and Sophia Parker, Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen 2015. Do you know someone who has what it takes to be the next Miss Vermont or Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen? This spring, Miss Vermont 2015, Alayna Westcom of Bakersfield, and Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen 2015, Sophia Parker of Addison, will be ready…