By Emma Cotton/VTDigger A state-funded collaborative designed to fuel recreation projects distributed $300,000 to towns around the state since its inception three years ago. This year, the collaborative has more than $5 million to spend. The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative, […]
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Rutland could break ground on public skatepark as early as next spring
By Brooke Geery Rutland Rec Superintendent Kim Peters has been working overtime throughout the pandemic. She and her team revamped the College of St. Joseph campus to create a diverse and well-stocked community center. They’ve added a new pool and […]
Local News, Sports, Switching Gears
Pine Hill Park celebrates 100 years, continues to serve the public
By Neil P. Allen RUTLAND — One hundred years ago, a Rutland resident had the foresight to donate 273 acres of land on Pine Hill to the city of Rutland to be used as a park and it is still fulfilling that vision […]
Local News
Reminder: City parks/recreation space is substance free
New signs will remind public The Partners for Prevention, a program of Rutland Regional Medical Center, has joined with the Rutland Recreation and Parks Dept. to launch a campaign supporting new and improved signs to highlight safe and substance free […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities, Local News
Rutland Recreation is back in full force
By Brett Yates After a year of limited activities on account of Covid-19 precautions, the Rutland Recreation & Parks Dept. expects to offer a full slate of events and opportunities for fun this summer and fall. “I just think it’s […]
Local News, Uncategorized
Resort, KPAA look ahead to new projects
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Seated in the Peak Lodge at the summit of Killington Mountain, resort officials and members of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) set their sights on the coming winter season and the events and developments slated to […]
Sports
Killington youth wrestling takes hold
Photos Courtesy of Kim Peters Killington may not have an organized youth wrestling program yet, but Killington does have fantastic youth wrestlers. Boys from Killington travel to Mill River to get the chance to experience the sport of wrestling. This […]
Sports
Killington Active Seniors walk over 3,000 miles through the Byways
Submitted Killington Active Seniors and Bone Builders Group KILLINGTON—The Killington Active Seniors group in Killington set a goal to complete the 723 miles of Byways in Vermont through exercise from January to March. The 10 Byways throughout the state range […]
Sports
Are we tapering yet, coach?
Submitted Killington Aquatic Club swimmer Mattie Lou Peters, age 11, set her personal best times in all her events last weekend. By Kim Peters, coach of the Killington Aquatic Club KILLINGTON — As a competitive swim coach, I often get […]
Sports
Rutland High School wrestlers to compete at state meets
Courtesy of Kim Peters RHS ninth grader Casey Coughlin wins a match. By Kim Peters Rutland High School freshman wrestlers, Mark Napolitano, Jr., Casey Coughlin and Hunter Cameron, will participate in the JV State Tournament at Spaulding High School this […]