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Where is the state road construction this week?
July 17, 2024
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, July 15-19 and ongoing. I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Multiple single-lane closures will be in place along I-91 southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7 while a paving…
Killington community supports Steve Finneron’s fight against ALS
July 17, 2024
As of Tuesday, July 16, a GoFundMe page to help former Killington Selectman and longtime resident Steve Finneron fight ALS-Lou Gehrig's Disease had raised $36,330 of its $40,000 goal with 191 donations. “I spoke with Sheila this morning and to say they are blown away is an understatement, they are both humbled by and grateful of…
Killington locals write a Hallmark movie
July 17, 2024
“A Very Vermont Christmas” will premiere on the Hallmark Channel, Saturday, July 20 By Adam Davis One night about five years ago, Killington resident Steve Kent told his partner Pam Rice that she had seen so many Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that she should try writing one herself. That playful remark became a challenge to…
Lightning strikes Hartland barn, twice
July 17, 2024
By Curt Peterson The saying “Lightning never strikes the same place twice,” was proven false in Hartland this week when bolts hit Cobb Hill barn, on a 275-acre farm in Hartland, twice at the same time. At 7:14 a.m., it was reportedly raining here and there, but no signs of a storm. Kerry Gawalt and…
Killington Road is now reopen
July 17, 2024
Detour ends in time for Wine Fest weekend By Polly Mikula By Polly Mikula The town of Killington celebrated the reopening of the base of Killington Road with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, Friday, July 19. On Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Killington Road reopened to two-way traffic ending the three month detour up West…
Dave Bienstock, 78
July 17, 2024
Dave Bienstock of Killington VT passed away from interstitial lung disease, peacefully on June 25, 2024, with his wife, Diane Benton, by his side. Bienstock, originally a music teacher from Brooklyn, New York, worked for many years at Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York. He was passionate about skiing and would travel to Killington to ski…
Charles Richard Parker, 74
July 17, 2024
Charles (Charley) R. Parker 74 of Pittsford died unexpectedly in the line of duty on a fire call Monday July 8, 2024, at the Chittenden Volunteer Fire Station. He was born on Dec. 17, 1949, in Rutland, the son of Fredrick G.Parker and Mary (Harmon) Parker. He grew up on the family dairy farm and…
Scenes from the 4th of July
July 12, 2024
Where is the state road construction this week?
July 10, 2024
The Agency of Transportation has reported its planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Local roadways affected are as follows: I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Multiple single-lane closures will be in place along I-91 southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7 while a paving project continues.…
Riding at sunset: Notice the light through the forest
July 10, 2024
By Jason Mikula For those willing to venture into the mountains just before sunset on two wheels, you’ll be rewarded with some amazing sunsets and the low light that streams through the forest canopy — you simply must see it to believe it. It’s a gift for riders seeking the perfect blend of challenge and…
Vermont hospitals implement new rules for accessing free medical care
July 10, 2024
A law aimed at freeing more Vermonters from medical debt went into effect, July 8 By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger More Vermonters should have access to free or discounted health care at hospitals and other large health care facilities under a law that went into effect Monday, July 8. Because they are nonprofit entities, Vermont’s hospitals have long…
Rutland student Bobby Giordano receives Land Steward Awards
July 10, 2024
Robert ‘Bobby’ Giordano of Rutland and Caleb Foster of Middlebury each received a Land Steward Award presented by the Vermont Land Trust, along with a check for $500, according to a news release Monday, July 8. Eight other students across the state also received awards. “Vermont’s land and waters need our care, today and in…
Amtrak improves Ethan Allen Express with faster, more reliable trips
July 10, 2024
Amtrak, in conjunction with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), and the Vermont Railway (VRS), has made operational improvements in its Ethan Allen Express service. This includes reducing trip times, providing more reliable service, and introducing new schedules. “Vermont and New York represent two of the most popular…
A Ludlow couple’s flood story became national news,a year later, it has a happy ending
July 10, 2024
By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger When 30-somethings Bex Prasse and Craig Kovalsky decided to swap adventurous careers on the sea for a more grounded life, childhood memories of snowboarding lured them to the landlocked state of Vermont. “We looked all over trying to find a place,” Kovalsky recently recalled, “and then we saw this building that was in…
Mary Cohen: A leader driven by compassion, collaboration and community
July 10, 2024
Vermont’s charm is undeniable, but the lack of affordable housing here is a challenge that affects people across the income spectrum, and the situation is a crisis for those who have experienced homelessness. Housing Trust of Rutland County (HTRC), operating in 28 communities, is a vital 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to remedying this crisis. HTRC develops,…