By Katy Savage Suicide Six in Pomfret is getting a new name this summer. The resort announced the name change in a June 28 post on its website, explaining a desire to be more sensitive to mental health issues. “Our […]
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Local News, Sports
New York man dies in snowmobile accident at Suicide Six
Staff report A man died at a snowmbobile event at Suicide Six in Pomfret around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, according to Vermont State Police. James C. Darrow, Jr., 56, of Moreau, New York crashed into a tree while […]
Local News, News Briefs
Local organizations help pay heating bills
This past winter was especially cold. Recognizing that, along with knowing that people’s finances are strained due to the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation, a group of area aid organizations decided to collaborate on a campaign to offer home heating […]
Letter, Opinion
Pomfret: vote ‘no’ on Article 2
Dear Editor, Pomfret Voters: Please consider voting “No” on Article 2. [The article asks: Shall the voters change the 1-year terms of the two additional Selectboard members to staggered 2-year terms? (Note: If adopted, this article will take effect as […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Grange Theatre hosts BarnArts production of ‘ The Clean House ’
Feb. 15-17, 21-24—POMFRET— Sarah Ruhl’s “The Clean House” will be performed at The Grange Theatre Feb. 15, 16, 17 and Feb. 21, 22, 23, and 24. BarnArts Center for the Arts is producing the show. “The Clean House” was nominated […]
Local News
Investigators: Arson destroyed Woodstock newspaper offices
By Curt Peterson WOODSTOCK—The Vermont State Police Arson Investigation Unit has declared the Woodstock fire that destroyed the two-story building housing the offices of The Vermont Standard on July 16 as arson. Evidence taken from the building on July 18 […]
State News
Szott seeks to represent Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland
By Stephen Seitz BARNARD — Randall Szott has announced his candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives seat in the Windsor 4-1 legislative district. The district comprises the towns of Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland. Szott, a Democrat, is running to […]
Local News
New computer system causes tax bill glitch
By Katy Savage Killington Town Clerk Lucrecia Wonsor was on the phone all day Monday and Tuesday, a week ago, when hundreds of incorrect tax bills were sent to Killington homeowners. “People were concerned because there were some that had […]
Local News
On foot or horseback: Vermont 100 Race marks 30 years
Next weekend over 350 highly trained endurance runners from all over the United States and a few foreign countries will compete to complete the very challenging and scenic 100 mile course in our area. One hundred runners will attempt the […]
State News
Half of Vermont’s towns will see increased property tax rates
Half of Vermont towns will pay higher property tax rate than last year. This chart shows towns with the highest rate in 2019 at the top. Pomfret has the largest increase (shown right); Middletown Springs the largest decrease. By Xander […]