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Falling tree kills logger

September 17, 2014
CLARENDON—On Wednesday, Sept. 10 at about 5 p.m., state police were notified of a logging accident that occurred on Walker Mountain Road. The Clarendon and West Rutland fire departments responded, along with Regional Ambulance Service. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Ralph Ruiter, 47, of Middletown Springs, was logging the area when a tree that…

Multiple car break-ins reported at area trail heads

September 17, 2014
Reports from hiking accesses in Salisbury, Leicester, Ripton, Hancock and Killington State Police have received multiple reports from victims of car break-ins at local hiking trailheads. Two victims have come forward from the Robert Frost Trailhead on Route 125 in Ripton, Vt., Saturday, Sept. 13, reporting multiple wallets, purses and cell phones had been taken. Out-of-state victims…

Tractor-trailer truck rolls over in Cornwall

September 17, 2014
CORNWALL—On Sept. 9 at about 5:30 a.m., state police from the New Haven barracks were dispatched to a report of a tractor-trailer rollover on Route 125 at the intersection with West Street. The Department of Motor Vehicles, the Cornwall Fire Department, and Middlebury Rescue also responded. The 2012 Kenworth with a tanker trailer was found…

Local food is on sale!

September 17, 2014
The state’s Harvest Health coupon program offers low-income Vermonters a buy-one-get-one-free deal By Dan Colton Since summer 2007, there have been concerted efforts throughout Vermont to attract participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP), formerly known as Federal Food Stamps, to spend their electronic benefit transfers (EBT) at local farmers markets. Farmers market currencies…

Rutland Region News Briefs

September 17, 2014
By Lani Duke Growing graphics Green Screen Graphics of Rutland recently announced the hiring of Brian McCarthy, graphic designer; Nicole Pfeiffer, print production and customer relations; and Dustin Perkins, sign and display construction. Over the years, staff has grown to a total of “eight or nine,” owner Mike Gauthier said recently. His business has expanded…

Lakes Region News Briefs

September 17, 2014
By Lani Duke Library tales CASTLETON — Castleton Free Library patrons can now download free e-books as well as free audio books through the internet. The library is also able to add content unique to the Castleton library through the state organization. Currently being scanned in is “The Mount Independence-Hubbardton 1776 Military Road” by Joseph…

KMS students bond before classes begin

September 17, 2014
KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School’s full-term students and staff returned to campus  the first week of September, and the 2014-2015 season kicked off with a roster of community-building activities. A few weeks prior, a group of students had come up to KMS to help faculty and staff construct the school’s hay sculpture, as a part of the…

Cristina Kumka hired as PEGTV program coordinator

September 17, 2014
RUTLAND — PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, is pleased to announce County News 802 Producer Cristina Kumka has accepted the position of program coordinator for PEGTV’s government channel 21. Kumka will continue to produce and host County News 802 as well as taken on new duties as coordinator. “Cristina’s vast experience in journalism and…

Billings Farm announces 2014 “People’s Choice” quilt awards

September 17, 2014
WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, announces the results of the 2014 “People’s Choice” awards for the 28th Annual Quilt Exhibition held Aug. 1–Sept. 21. Over 15,000 visitors viewed the exhibition and nearly 2,000 ballots were cast for favorite quilts. Results First place People’s Choice Award for large quilt went…

Pentangle hires new managing director

September 17, 2014
WOODSTOCK–Pentangle Arts’ Board of Trustees recently announced the hire of Alita Wilson in the new position of managing director. Pentangle’s former executive director, Gary Wood, will remain on staff as the artistic director, working part-time from his home in Florida. As managing director, Wilson will be responsible for the management of Pentangle staff, direction of…

Lothrop Elementary motivates students to recycle shoes

September 17, 2014
PITTSFORD–On Friday, Sept. 5, Lothrop Elementary, in partnership with ShoeBox Recycling, introduced a school-wide shoe recycling program. Students, faculty, families, and community members are all encouraged to participate by discarding gently-used shoes in the ShoeBox recycling bins placed in the front entryway of the school, U.S. Route 7 in Pittsford. With over 300 million pairs…

Race for the Cure celebrates 22 years at Hildene

September 17, 2014
Saturday, Sept. 20 — MANCHESTER — The 2014 Komen Vermont Race for the Cure®, on Sept. 20, will be the 22nd race held at Hildene Meadows, in Manchester. After this year’s race, Komen will be folding its tents and heading for new digs in the Manchester area as the Meadows will be returned to its original agricultural…

Remembering Erling Omar Omland, age 98

September 11, 2014
Vermont ski legend – skiing 90 years By Heather Burke For 90 years, he skied the mountains of Pico, Vail, Mt. Hood, Italy, Norway and Dartmouth. Erling Omar Omland (1917-2014) was among skiing’s biggest champions, he will long be remembered for his passion for snow, skiing and his joy for life in the mountains. If you…

Spoken from the heart

September 11, 2014
Governor Shumlin, musicians and recovering addicts shared their stories from the heart at the Vermonters for Vermonters benefit concert RUTLAND —  On Sunday, Sept. 7, community organizations, musicians, recovering addicts, Governor Shumlin and community members gathered at the Grand Stand of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland for the Vermonters for Vermonters a benefit concert.…

The Vermont State Fair concludes

September 11, 2014
Two cows poke their heads out of a barn Sunday afternoon at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. The 10-day fair saw many ups and downs with opening day being the best since 2009, but with Fair attendance lacking overall as the books closed on the 169-year tradition. Photos By Rik Champine