CASTLETON — On Wednesday, July 1, 11 New York City children arrived in Castleton to spend one or two weeks with volunteer host families in South Pomfret, Middletown Springs, Poultney, Killington, Mount Holly, West Rutland, Rutland, Quechee, and Ferrisburgh. Volunteer host […]
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News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke Worldly education POULTNEY—With the adoption of its Generation Study Abroad Commitment last fall, Castleton set about doubling the number of students taking classes abroad by the year 2020. Doing so took far less time than that. By […]
Poultney celebrates Independence Day with parade honoring GMP crews
Parade theme, “Power to the People” Saturday July 4 — POULTNEY — One year ago Poultney residents were picking up the pieces from a massive summer storm that caused thousands of power outages and extensive damage in the town, including the cancellation […]
Program helps schools fight back against cancer
Wednesday, June 17 — POULTNEY — On Wednesday, June 17, Poultney Elementary School is participating in the Relay Field Day™program created by the American Cancer Society. The flexible program combines cancer education, physical activity, and fundraising through turnkey tools and resources for […]
Green Mountain College Holds 178th Commencement
By Kevin Coburn, courtesy of Green Mountain College Photo One: Green Mountain College Graduation Speaker Mindy Lubber Photo Two: Bagpiper Ian MacDonald leads the procession down Main Street in Poultney. He was followed by international students carrying flags from their […]
News briefs from the Lakes region
By Lani Duke Voters approve police station CASTLETON–Voters narrowly approved building a new police station, 362 to 345, on May 12. It will be an addition to the newly constructed and opened Castleton Volunteer Fire Station at a cost of […]
Spaces available for upcoming Poultney town wide yard sales
POULTNEY — Vendor spaces along historic Main Street for Poultney’s 2015 Annual Town Wide Yard Sales in both June and October are now available for rent. They are available on a first-come, first serve basis through Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, the […]
GMC hosts staged reading of “Nickel and Dimed”
Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. — POULTNEY — While some Americans have benefitted by the economic rebound following the Great Recession of 2007, real wages (income after inflation) for most workers have been flat for the past five decades. Meanwhile, according […]
Original works by Rita Fuchsberg on exhibit at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center
Courtesy of Carving Studio and Sculpture Center “Lost Treasure,” oil on canvas, by local artist Rita Fuchsberg is part of an exhibit on display through May 3. Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and […]
Poultney students welcome community to be enlightened at Earth Fair on Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. — POULTNEY — Poultney High School will host the 8th annual Poultney Earth Fair on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. The theme this year, chosen by Poultney’s seventh grade class, is […]