The American Red Cross is urging Vermonters to roll up their sleeves this month and help ensure hospitals have the blood and platelets they need when emergencies strike. With spring events and summer travel just around the corner, May is a critical time to donate. Throughout Trauma Awareness Month, the Red Cross is highlighting the…

Staff report Last week, 80 representatives from nine New England communities traveled to Tucson, Arizona, to visit and learn from Desert View High School and the Sunnyside Unified School District.  Nine of those attendees were from Woodstock High School. They included two students: Owen Whalen (11th grade) and Anna Young (10th grade); two educators: Vanessa…

NBC5 WPTZ announced the grand opening of its new studio, the NBC5 Rutland Bureau, located at 48 Merchants Row, on May 1. The NBC5 Studio in Rutland will include a fully equipped set for live reporting and interviews, helping enable NBC5 reporters to provide meaningful news coverage tailored specifically to the Rutland region. The Chamber…

After more than two decades of service with the Rutland City Police Dept. and nearly four decades in law enforcement, Sergeant Keith Lorman officially retired on May 3. Known for his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to community safety, Lorman leaves behind a legacy that touched nearly every corner of public safety in Rutland. Lorman…

Staff report On Saturday, May 3, at 1:54 p.m., police responded to a reported rollover crash on I-91 south in Thetford. Troopers arrived on scene and determined a 2004 Pontiac GTO was traveling south when it failed to maintain its lane, resulting in the vehicle striking a guardrail. Passenger Alyssa Tetreault, 27, from Pepperell, Massachusetts,…

Staff report Woodstock’s former police chief Joseph Swanson has filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against Municipal Manager Eric Duffy and five village trustees over his demotion from chief of police to patrol officer. In addition to Duffy, Seton McIlroy, the board chair; Jeffrey Kahn, the vice chair; and fellow trustees Brenda Blakeman, Lisa Lawlor…

By Mike McDonnell Whitewater enthusiasts from all over Vermont and at least six other states converged on the White River in Stockbridge Saturday, May 3, to compete in the 4th annual Peavine Whitewater Race. In total, 52 racers disregarded the sporadic rain showers as they navigated the five miles of rapids between Ted Green Ford and…

By Polly Mikula Shortly after the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) chemicals were identified at Hartford High School and Hartford Area Career and Technical Center, the Hartford Select Board learned that over half of the school in White River Junction will need to be razed and rebuilt. How the district will come up with the funding…

By Curt Peterson HARTLAND—In mid-April, Town Manager John Broker-Campbell met with four representatives of the Ladies Benevolent Society (of the First Congregational Church of Hartland—UCC), a.k.a. “the Hartland Bees.” Responding to (very) small group dynamics, the women were able to get Broker-Campbell to relax and say a little about himself.The young town official has lived…

By James Kent Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK —The curtain rises on a heartwarming production this spring as Zack’s Place presents its annual community play at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Admission is free, though donations are gratefully accepted to support the nonprofit’s enriching programs for adults with developmental disabilities. The Zack’s Place theater…

Friday, May 9—CASTLETON—A major historical milestone occurs in Castleton on Friday, May 9. The city will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Ethan Allen’s famed council of war with a free public event. “Ethan Allen in Castleton” will feature open historic buildings, a parade, a live theatrical performance, commemorative souvenirs, and special postal services, all centered…

By James Kent BRIDGEWATER — There is a quote written as you come through the door of ShackletonThomas, from namesake Earnest Shackleton:" Optimism is true moral courage." For nearly four decades, ShackletonThomas has stood true to that quote. The furniture and pottery makers are a testament to craftsmanship, creativity, and perseverance. Nestled along Route 4…

UPDATE: May 7 at 11 a.m. This event is officially sold out. Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—CASTLETON — With over 2,000 students from nearly 40 schools already registered, the Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo, presented by F.W. Webb, is shaping up to be one of the most impactful career-focused events…

RUTLAND—Spring is here, but now is the perfect time to look ahead and register for the Chaffee Art Center’s popular summer camps before they fill up. With a wide variety of creative opportunities for children ages 6–12, Chaffee’s summer programming offers young artists a chance to explore their imagination, build skills, and have fun in…

The fire occurred after 7 p.m. at the garage located at the intersection of Route 7 and Cold River Road, prompting a swift multi-agency response. Fire departments from Rutland Town, Rutland City, West Rutland, and the Clarendon Fire Association were all on scene to battle the blaze. No additional information about the cause of the…