RUTLAND — On Nov. 13, two weeks before she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jackie Dutil purchased two pair of socks. The socks, made in Northfield by Darn Tough Vermont, were a practical necessity, but soon proved to be an inspiring choice. “While receiving chemo treatments at the Foley Cancer, I kept noticing two little…

Max Landon walks up the Peak Walkway after this first day on the slopes for the season. Last year, 6-year-old Landon rode over 100 days! Photo by Robin Alberti

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – No, there isn’t blood on the snow. Carnagecon, now in its second year at Killington Mountain Resort, brings game enthusiasts together for a weekend of gaming, socializing, and general fun, Nov. 7-9. The annual convention began in 1998 at the Radisson Inn in West Lebanon, N.H., and has grown steadily…

By Lee J. Kahrs PROCTOR — Voters in Proctor approved a ballot question Tuesday that will shift local government to a town manager format by a vote of 307-213. Former Selectwoman Sue Feenick initiated the petition in order to get the question on the November ballot. She said she met many like-minded voters while gathering…

By Hilary Niles, VTDigger.org Almost all school districts in the Chittenden East Supervisory Union will merge next summer, voters decided Tuesday, Nov. 4. In Bolton, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill, poll results showed overwhelming support for a voluntary unification. All schools in the district except Brewster Pierce Elementary School in Huntington will be controlled by one…

Awarded an “A” in Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient…

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…