By Victoria Gaither September marks the one-year milestone of Loose Loona Gifts and Tea House, a unique establishment at 11 Center St. in downtown Rutland that offers a blend of gifts, teas, and food. “We were busy from the time we opened right through the holidays,” said owner Don Abrahamsen. Abrahamsen is serious about his…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 12-16 and ongoing. I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Lane closures will be in place on I-91 southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7. A speed limit reduction…

Dr. Charles Caverly was world’s first to identify polio epidemic The 13th addition to the Rutland Sculpture Trail will honor a groundbreaking Rutland doctor, and the hundreds of local medical professionals who responded to the Covid-19 pandemic. The sculpture, designed by and to be carved from Danby White marble by Italian sculptor Alessandro Lombardo, will…

The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) awarded 33 grants totaling $330,000 to Northeast area nonprofits in eight states, with five of this year’s grantees being new to KWCF. KWCF also donated $170,000 to support athlete housing at the Killington Cup. These grants were made possible as a result of the 2023 Stifel Killington Cup. \…

Killington Road from Route 4 to Anthony Way will close again next week for paving. It will close starting at 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19 and reopen Monday, Aug. 26, paved with some construction work continuing on the sides, according to Killington Public Works Director Abbie Sherman. “A lot of the project is starting to…

By Curt Peterson Last Tuesday, Aug. 6, local fire departments and emergency personnel responded to the collapsed roof of a residence on Brooklyn Road in Mount Tabor. What they found was almost 30 dogs trapped in the house.  One died in the incident.  The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) came to the rescue with a…

Killington Mountain School’s (KMS) acquisition of Moguls Sports Pub July 31 will allow it to expand its campus footprint and enhancing the living and learning experience for its student-athletes, program participants, families, and the greater community, according to a news relelase Aug. 12.  “We have exceptional programs. Our expert faculty, coaches, and staff across all…

The 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-Off was held at the K-1 Base Lodge Thursday, Aug. 8. Despite the rainy evening an estimated150 people attended the event which helped raise money for the Recreation Scholarship Fund, according to Emily Hudson, director of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Winners: 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-off By Victoria…

Final day will be Aug. 16, almost exactly a year after he began By Polly Mikula On Tuesday, July 30, Killington’s Town Manager Michael Ramsey submitted a letter of resignation to the Select Board. The board accepted Ramsey’s resignation after an executive session Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m., announcing the news for the first…

Come Alive Outside and Rutland Recreation and Parks have completed the installation of three new wooden benches along the popular Georgetti Trails, both lower and upper, according to a news release Tuesday, Aug. 6. “These benches provide much-needed spots for residents and visitors to rest, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the park,” the organizations…

Maher becomes the first Vermonter to medal at the summer games since 2016 By Juan Vega de Soto/VTDigger Her raw strength and speed — and the way she effortlessly stiff-arms opponents — have left Olympic commentators in awe.  Her videos with celebrity rapper Snoop Dogg and retired football star Jason Kelce have racked up millions of views on social media.  Now, Burlington’s…

By Curt Peterson The topic of “phone-free schools” was introduced by Sarit Werner during public comment session at Monday evening’s Mountain Views Supervisory Union (MVSU) board meeting, Aug. 5.  Reception of the idea among meeting attendees was generally positive. Werner, who is creative director at Plymouth Cheese Co. in Plymouth, read a letter from the…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published the following weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 5-9 and ongoing. Here are the local roads affected: Hartford: Sunday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists should expect minimal delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic…

By Curt Peterson With funding secured, the Hartland Conservation Commission (HCC) and the Upper Valley Land Trust hope to close on the “Pohl Property” and conservation easement purchase by the end of this year. According to a listserv post by Rob Anderegg, HCC chair, funding includes private donations, a $128,000 grant from the Vermont Housing…

Staff report The long awaited Creek Path bridge was installed Thursday, Aug. 1. However, it’ll be a few more weeks until it opens — awaiting a 6-inch concrete deck. The 145-foot bridge weighed 40 tons and was shipped from Minnesota in segments and then assembled on site. The Creek Path is a paved multi-use trail that…