A stray bullet from a high power rifle can extend over 2.5 miles; up to 1 mile for a .22 rim-fire rifle. A stray bullet killed an unsuspecting Vermonter in his home in 2008. Joseph McCarthy, of Essex. was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the stray-bullet death of a St. Michael's College professor and neighbor…

Submitted Photo one: "The Interior of Dreams" By Martin VanBuren Photo two: "Twenty-Five Shades of Grey" by Allison Naccarato Photo three:"Untitled" by Lydia Queredo Photo four:"Untitled" by Rachel Surrell Students from Poultney, Springfield, Windsor, Quechee, Weston awarded On Monday, May 11, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch hosted the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school…

As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation has removed the statewide ban on burning permits for all Vermont counties except Bennington and Windham, which will remain in effect. The original ban was issued May 5. Widespread soaking rain over the last two days and signifiant leaf-out greening of the…

Selectboard meeting fosters community conversation on useful but not burdensome restrictions By Cristina Kumka and Polly Lynn Killington will take steps toward adopting a new ordinance that restricts gunfire along certain town roads. The details, however, are still being ironed out after the town Select Board and the police chief received input from citizens at…

By Stephen Seitz Last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced about $900,000 to speed up broadband service in a number of Vermont towns, including Rochester, Pittsfield, Norwich, Randolph, Royalton, Jamaica, Reading and Bradford. Rochester Town Clerk JoAnne McDonnell said, “It’s the first we’ve heard of it. In town, we have Comcast, but other people have different…

Fire Department Facilities Review Committee issues status report to the Selectboard KILLINGTON — The Killington Fire and Rescue Department facilities no longer meet state criteria or the needs of the volunteer fire department. In order for the town of Killington to decide the best course of action for the future of these facilities, the Killington Selectboard…

Portion of busy thoroughfare to close for 10 days By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — At the past Selectboard Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, several members from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, including Jennifer Fitch, structures project manager, and Gary Sweeny, project engineer, reviewed and discussed the planned replacement of Bridge #33, which is scheduled to take place…

CASTLETON—Castleton College Upward Bound is participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, the program is designed to ensure that children who rely on free or reduced price meals during the school year continue to have adequate nutrition throughout the summer. Participating children in households that…

By Robin Alberti Fifth graders Otto Nisimblat and Devin Ziegeler perform at the Killington Elementary School Variety Show, held Tuesday, May 5. KES students played beautiful music and sang and danced the night away during the school’s annual spring concert. Music teacher Christine Morton lead the event. In addition to musical performances, there were choreographed…

Submitted Ottauquechee Health Foundation makes the switch to socially responsible investments. Pictured left to right: Steve Moyer, OHF treasurer; Eric Becker, Clean Yield Chief invsestment officer; Sherry Thornburg, OHF executive director; and Eric Fritz, OHF president. Woodstock-based health organization moves to socially responsible investments, aligned with mission WOODSTOCK — Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) announced May…

Submitted Scholarships were awarded during an Italian-American Club dinner on April 29.  Ian Dansereau, Catherine DiPalma, Sarah Harvey, and Morgan Howard were in attendance. Pictured are the IAC Scholarship Committee and student winners (l-r): Teri Austin, Al Vitagliano, Theresa Kulig, Catherine DiPalma (RHS), Sarah Harvey (MSJ), Morgan Howard (PHS), Ian Dansereau (MRUHS), and Joe Bertelloni.…

The Palms to open second location LAKE BOMOSEEN—The Sabataso family, owners of The Palms, the popular Italian fine-dining restaurant in Rutland, is opening a second location at Prospect Point Golf Course on Lake Bomoseen, with summer scheduling to begin by June 1 and continuing into October. Called The Palms at Prospect Bay, the new restaurant…

RUTLAND — Green Mountain Power and Castleton College, which recently opened Castleton Downtown directly across Merchants Row from the GMP Energy Innovation Center, are expanding their collaboration on community and economic development. “Since we’ve had office space adjacent to each other, the opportunities to work together, formally and informally, have blossomed,” Castleton President Dave Wolk…

On Tuesday, May 12, the Vermont House passed S.29, which allows all eligible Vermonters the opportunity to register to vote up until as well as on Election Day. The current law has a registration deadline of the Wednesday before the election. “I am very grateful to the House (and specifically to Speaker Shap Smith, Reps.…

RUTLAND — The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department offers an introduction to a variety of sports and skills for ages 3 - 5. Soccer, tee-ball, lacrosse, football and more will be included in this fun, non-competitive program. Parent involvement is required. The camp will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:15 p.m., May 28 - July 2. The fee…