State Senator Rutland County Peg Flory (R), 10,212 votes (21.23%) Kevin Mullin (R), 9,931 votes (20.65%) Brian Collamore (R), 9,280 votes (19.3%) Not elected William Tracy Carris (D), 7,356 votes (15.3%) Eldred French (D), 5,650 votes (11.75%) Anissa Delauri (D), 4,090 votes (8.5%) Kelly Socia (Politically Incorrect), 46 votes (0.1%) State Senator Windsor County John…

On Oct. 28, Powdr Enterprises, the sports marketing and entertainment division of Powdr, announced a strategic brand partnership with Michigan-based Boyne Resorts. This alliance brings together the corporate partnership rights of the two largest privately owned and operated companies in the mountain sports industry to provide brand partners an unparalleled platform to reach mountain sports…

By Karen D. Lorentz If you’re in the market for finding great deals on ski equipment and accessories, rubbing shoulders with Olympians and other snowsport personalities, getting up to speed on U.S and Canadian mountain resorts, and receiving discounts and freebies, don’t miss the 32rd Annual Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo. The Expo runs from…

By Karen D. Lorentz Ski aficionados, friends and family gathered at the Grand Hotel in Killington on Saturday, Nov. 1, to honor Killington’s founder Preston Leete Smith. Smith, 84, was the recipient of the Spirit of Skiing Award, which the New England Ski Museum (NESM) bestows on a person whose career exemplifies what Otto Schniebs…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON–Killington’s board of selectmen is looking for five citizens to help decide what to do with the volunteer fire department’s aging and deteriorating facilities. Town manager Seth Webb said this is an important decision, and that the board wants to be sure the public has a large part in deciding what to…

Blanche Joan Toth, 83, of Arlington, Mass. and formerly of Bridgewater Corners, Vt., died peacefully on Oct. 29, 2014, at the de Rham Hospice Home in Cambridge, Mass. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., daughter of the late Martin and Viola (Glenck) Loftus, she graduated from Sayreville (N.J.) High School. Beloved wife of the late William…

BRIDGEWATER – Blackie’s deli and gas station has been removed, one of the many casualties of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Kevin Geiger, the senior planner for the Two-Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC), said the parcel will be allowed to return to nature. “There’s an easement to prevent any buildings from being built on the site,”…

KILLINGTON — Between the Wobbly Barn and Charities across the street, Killington was the place to be Halloween night. Costumes ran the gamut and included creative and elaborate costumes like the refrigerator (pictured above), a Hot Air Balloon with clouds as feet, a sea anemone with a clown fish (a la Nemo), the Blue Man…

Nov. 3rd 2014, an outrageous blue sky and warm sun to keep the snow just right, kicked off the winter sports season at Killington Resort. The crowd patiently waiting at the K1 gondola were greeted by both Pres Smith & Mike Solimano. Once to the top it was a short hike along the new ramp…

By Cristina Kumka Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc. is suing the Killington Chamber of Commerce for $5,000. Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc., run by Kasia Karazim and Bill Ackerman, a member of the Killington’s Economic Development and Tourism Commission, filed suit in July but the first hearing was held in Rutland Civil Court last…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Nov. 1, the newly established Killington Outdoor Adventure Club (KOAC) held two information sessions for interested members at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. About 20 like-minded athletes attended and shared their enthusiasm and ideas for the club. It was a great turnout, said founding members Suzanne Ellis-Leonard and…

RUTLAND—Thomas Hartigan, licensed occupational therapist and director of rehabilitation services at Rutland Regional Medical Center, was recently appointed by Secretary of State James C. Condos to serve as advisor to Christopher Winters, director of the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), on matters relating to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The director and advisors serve…

RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced at its annual meeting on Wednesday Oct. 29 that Ron Cioffi, executive director and CEO of the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH), is the Chamber’s choice for 2014 Business Person of the Year. Cioffi was presented the award by Congressman Peter Welch, Rutland City Mayor…

RUTLAND–On Friday, Oct. 24, AdviCoach®, a nationwide small-business coaching and advisory service, named as its 2014 Client of the Year Rob Stubbins Electrical & General Contractor of Rutland Town. Recognizing businesses for outstanding financial and expansion achievements during the past year, the award acknowledges Stubbins’ excellent ability to maintain strong customer relationships while growing its…

In the Town of Chittenden candidate Job Tate received 273 votes to Ann Gallivan's 268 votes, beating the incumbent by 5 votes in Chittenden. This victory, adds to Tate's lead in Killington (80), Mendon (99) and Bridgewater (19) making Job Tate the new state representative in the House for Rutland-Winsor 1.