By Karen D. Lorentz What makes for special vacation memories? There’s no one-size-fits all answer, but there are some fun things to do that might just tip the scales to remember the year when we didn’t have a ton of […]
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Rutland area kids happy to meet Dr. Seuss’s meanest and greenest character
By Lindsey Rogers Jacob Prior was among the many Rutland area children elated to visit the Grinch. RUTLAND — The Grinch was a popular character at Phoenix Books this past weekend: he attracted about 400 attendees at the Rutland event […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Join field-to-table cooking demo with Andrea Chesman at Phoenix Books
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Andrea Chesman for a book signing and demo, complete with free samples of sourdough pancakes from her new book, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Grinch kicks off food drive at Phoenix Books
Courtesy of Phoenix Books A youngster smiles at the chance to meet the Grinch. Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m.—RUTLAND—Children and kids-at-heart will get to meet Dr. Seuss’s meanest and greenest creation when the Grinch himself visits Phoenix Books Rutland […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Phoenix Books and Chris Bohjalian team up for Spectrum Fundraiser
RUTLAND—Phoenix Books and Chris Bohjalian are teaming up to raise some holiday cheer for Spectrum Youth and Family Services. For every copy of Bohjalian’s upcoming novel “The Guest Room” that customers preorder now through Dec. 24, $5 will be donated to […]
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Curious George delights children in Rutland
Courtesy of Phoenix Books Attendees lined up down the sidewalk to visit everyone’s favorite monkey on Saturday, Oct. 3 as part of Phoenix Books Rutland’s Grand Opening week. The free event began at 11 a.m. at Phoenix Books Rutland, located at […]
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News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Infrastructure failure continues to perplex Underground drinking water lines must be replaced this year, says Rutland City public works commissioner Jeff Wennberg. There are more than 100 miles of them, the oldest laid down before Abraham Lincoln […]
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Phoenix Books begins new chapter in Rutland
RUTLAND — Phoenix Books officially opened its doors Monday, Sept. 28, to a crowd of supporters and customers anxious to support the store, independent bookselling and the ongoing revitalization of downtown Rutland. “It’s a spectacular addition to downtown and a symbol […]
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New businesses open doors in September
By Polly Lynn Business has been good this summer for many area businesses with increased activities at Killington Resort, (mostly) cooperative weather and a growing local and national economy; now more are looking to join their ranks. This month, the […]
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News Briefs: Rutland Region
The downtown parking deck struggles RUTLAND—You wouldn’t think a simple concrete structure with a couple of elevators and a ramp connecting its tiers would be such a fiscal sinkhole. Long-term users can pay $55 per month (discounted for Rutland Area […]