By Robin Alberi Students at Killington Elementary School enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast at lunch last week. All helped out with the meal, serving students and adults (including parents) the holiday meal. Students were encouraged to sample a variety of […]
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A fun night out: Catwalk for a Cause fashion show returns
By Robin Alberti Area models strut their stuff, with hair, make-up, and attire by local businesses in the Catwalk for a Cause. Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 3rd Annual Catwalk for a Cause, to benefit United Way […]
Rutland Airport sees $16.5 million investment
By Robin Alberti Gov. Peter Shumlin, Vt. AOT and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held a public celebration and ribbon cutting for the completion of Rutland’s Runway Safety Area Improvements Phase 1, 2, and 3 totaling over $16.5 million […]
State-local investment initiative to benefit Rutland County
Mayor Louras and NeighborWorks announced $1.75 million in lending capital. RUTLAND — On Monday, Nov. 2, state and local leaders announced a major financial boost to improve housing stock in Rutland County. State Treasurer Beth Pearce was joined by Rutland […]
Local Fly Dogs compete nationally
Submitted Chester, the seven-time national event winner, leaps off the dock in Killington. By Robin Alberti The weekend of Oct. 22-25, some local Fly Dogs traveled with their owners to the Ultimate Air Games, The Best of the Best, at […]
Over 100 floats to march in 56th annual Halloween Parade
A “skelly” prepares to unicycle and juggle flaming torches as part of Rutland’s Halloween Parade, which marches through downtown Rutland each year. Rutland’s Halloween Parade draws over 100 floats each year. The parade route is along Merchants Row, West Street and […]
Little white church serves last supper of fundraising season
By Robin Alberti Recently, the Sherburne United Church of Christ (the little white church) located on Route 4 near the junction with River Road hosted the last of seven fundraising suppers. Proceeds from these suppers provide most of the capital […]
Fall Soccer
By Robin Alberti Fall Soccer for girls and boys, ages from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade, is underway. The Pre-kindergarten 2nd grades practice on Saturday mornings, with 30 minutes of practice followed by 30 minutes of friendly scrimmages. Killington’s 3-6 grades […]
Water wheel park dedicated
Killington has a new park at the base of the newly restored bright red water wheel. The late Ken Budzyna, a well-known Killington local, and his wife, January Hill, had always talked about creating a park in Killington. They envisioned […]
Gallery: Spartans descend upon Killington, ascending its many mountains
A Spartan racer jumps over a fire, the final obstacle, at Killington Resort. By Polly Lynn The Spartan races took over the mountains at Killington Resort this past weekend for the annual race. Killington was the home of the Spartan […]