By Robin Alberti The first year that I tried growing my own garlic, I was surprised to find this thin (about the width of a pencil) light-green stem growing out of the top. It curled around as it grew and […]
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KSAR welcomes guests for training
KSAR volunteers practice search and rescue techniques carrying a person out of the backcountry in a litter. By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — This past Saturday, June 13, Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) held another training seminar, this time with representative from […]
Killington elementary school honors retiring teachers
By Robin Alberti On Friday, June 12, the last day of school at Killington Elementary School, the community came out to honor two teachers retiring this year: Mrs Carey, who teaches 3rd grade, and Mrs Garland who teaches 4th grade. A […]
Garden shed provides education and community service
By Robin Alberti On June 10, students from Stafford Technical Center Construction Technology class worked to complete a garden shed they are helping to build for the Rutland Garden Club’s 100th anniversary.
Amy Lewis, of Fusion Fitness, sets goal of helping 1,000 people by 2020
By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Amy Lewis opened the doors of Fusion Fitness on River Road in Killington almost a year and a half ago. She has enjoyed helping locals achieve their health and fitness goals, so much that she has […]
Girls on the Run celebrates fun and fitness
By Robin Alberti Two students from Killington Elementary School dress up in feather boas, face paint, costume hats and glasses prior to the fun run 5K at the Rutland fairgrounds, Saturday.
Rutland’s Roy Pilcher wins GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award
By Robin Alberti Photo One: Roy Pilcher Photo Two: Roy Pilcher AND STEVE COSTELLO RUTLAND—A Rutland man who has devoted four decades to protecting birds and the environment was presented the GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award Friday, May 22. Roy Pilcher, who founded […]
Prom fashion: Slim-fit tuxedos, camo vests, bling and ballet
By Robin Alberti A slim-fitting tuxedo with a patterned vest is on display at Penguin Jack’s. Purple dresses hang together at Camille’s Tuxedos come in different fits, ranging from loosest to tightest, boys can choose “relaxed,” “standard,” “fashion,” or “skinny” […]
Auction draws spectators, no bids
Photo by Robin Alberti Thomas Hirchak KILLINGTON — The former Grey Bonnet Inn & Resort was up for auction Tuesday, May 19, but no spectators registered to bid for the 41-room property on Route 100. The auction was to be […]
Virtual reality golf center to open in Rutland
By Polly Lynn The former Aubuchon Hardware store will be the new site of an indoor golf facility Stonehedge builds new indoor facility By Robin Alberti RUTLAND—The owners of Stonehedge Golf Course in North Clarendon, a three par golf course […]