By Polly Mikula David Atherton will be Killington’s new town manager, the Select Board announced at a special meeting Tuesday, March 18. The 4:30 p.m. meeting took only 14 minutes as the confirmation of Atherton new town manager and his contract signing was the only thing on the agenda.  Chair of the Select Board Jim…

On Sunday, March 9, about 50 members of the Pico Ski Club, coaches and parents embarked on a ski adventure from the top of Pico to the base of Ramshead at Killington via the Interconnect trail (mostly used by Snocats). The group returned to Pico via The Bus.

By Karen D. Lorentz Before their use as recreation destinations, the mountains in Vermont presented formidable barriers to travel and trade, especially in the southern half of the state. The unbroken ridge was not as penetrable as the northern half where river valleys traversed the higher peaks. The Green Mountain range cut off the eastern…

CHITTENDEN — Mountain Top Resort has been recognized as the World’s Greatest Wedding Venue by World’s Greatest TV (WGTV), a show that spotlights companies excelling in their industries. After a rigorous selection process, the Vermont resort was chosen over numerous wedding venues nationwide, securing the title in the summer of 2024. The recognition was highlighted…

By Polly Mikula Rutland re-elects Doenges as mayor, ousts three incumbent aldermen Incumbent Mayor Mike Doenges beat challenger Alderman Henry Heck 2,075 to 1,581. The mayor’s race saw about a 20% bump in turnout compared to 2023 but Doenges took about the same percentage of the total vote in each election: 56.5% in 2023 and…

The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) recently welcomed Paula Vanguilder, chairman of Neighbors Together, to speak about the organization’s ongoing community support efforts. Originally formed during the 2023 flood relief efforts, Neighbors Together has since expanded its outreach to provide mental health and addiction recovery support, cooking classes, school snacks, fresh flowers for seniors, and more.…

Members of the New England Hemophilia Association and their families went to Washington, D.C., to lobby Senators and Representatives for support. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder where blood doesn’t properly clot and affects around 30,000 American adults and children. Vermont was represented by Ian Cornell, his brothers Kaleb Cornell and Levi Cornell, and their mother,…

By Polly Mikula At Town Meeting Day Killington voters overwhelmingly approved Article 4, a bond not to exceed $11.2 million for the final portion of the new municipal water system — Contract 5, 6A, and 7. The vote was 225 yes to 106 no. The next day, Wednesday, March 5, the town signed a contract…

By James Kent Nearly a year after opening Kaleidoscope Art Supply on Center Street in downtown Rutland, Raven Crispino continues cultivating a welcoming and inclusive space where artists of all levels can explore their creativity. Despite the economic challenges of maintaining a small business, Crispino remains deeply committed to fostering a vital arts community and…

By Pearl Bellomo  Carve Bunnies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting women through action sports and the outdoors, is hosting its third annual ski trip at Killington and Okemo on March 14-16, drawing in over a hundred women from around the U.S. and Canada.  This three-day event provides free time and planned activities to hit…

By James Kent Woodstock-based artist Pietro Landi is gearing up for the next phase of his BMW-RAV Art Car project, transforming his 2012 Toyota RAV4 into a bold, Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars-inspired creation. Drawing inspiration from BMW’s renowned Art Car series—where artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol have turned race cars into canvases—Landi is taking…

by Greta Solsaa/VTDigger After months of a contentious campaign that pitted first-term incumbent Mayor Mike Doenges against veteran public servant Henry Heck, Doenges won comfortably with 56.4% of the vote with 2,075 ballots cast in his favor.  The defeated candidate Heck garnered 43% of the vote with 1,581 votes.  The newly reelected mayor celebrated with supporters…

By Curt Peterson On Feb. 18 Hartland resident Rebecca Maxham assumed her role as one of two community nurses in the very busy Aging in Hartland (AiH) program, replacing Katie Williams, her popular predecessor. Maxham will join Nancy North, who has been serving Hartland seniors with Williams for some years. The community nurses provide at-home…

Students in Windsor and surrounding counties can apply for the 2025 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes individuals for their volunteerism and community service. The Crown Point Board of Realtor annually awards two $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong history of leadership, charitable service, and dedication to their communities. Eligible applicants include 2025…

By Karen D. Lorentz As a grandparent who is part of a four-generation skiing bond, I always enjoy hearing from other families who have enjoyed recreational skiing, especially when the connection of loving the sport engenders stories with lots of coincidences that resonate. Or make me see how small the world really is! My dad…