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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 […]
State News
State fines North Springfield slaughterhouse
By Troy Shaheen, VTDigger Mercy for Animals, an animal protection group based in California, is calling for an investigation into Vermont Packinghouse for what it calls “unfair and deceptive business practices.” The advocacy group filed complaints last week with the […]
Letter, Opinion
Gov. should support local control
Dear Editor, Our government is elected to support and further the well being and prosperity of its citizens. A high quality education system is essential for prosperity. Vermonters believe strongly that local control/decision making results in the highest quality schools, […]
Letter, Opinion
Don’t close Black River School
Dear Editor, It takes a community to raise a child. Ludlow has been that community for generations. When my daughter began thinking about high school, Black River was her first choice even though we live in Springfield. Black River is […]
Letter, Opinion
Increase in minimum wage needed
Dear editor, Raising the minimum wage is not a new idea. But we need to get serious now. There is a bill before the legislature that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. There are many benefits […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Springfield Humane Society celebrates “Kitten Bowl IV” with adoption specials
SPRINGFIELD—Springfield Humane Society is joining North Shore Animal League America, and more than 100 shelter partners across the country, to celebrate Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl IV game with a kitten bowl party event. The highlight is finding homes for adoptable […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Fantasy, fashion, engineering and music reimagined for Steampunk Fest
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23-25—SPRINGFIELD—The Springfield Steampunk Festival kicks off Friday night, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartness House Inn. Festival-goers will arrive to the strings of the Springfield Springers with George Ainley rolling back the time […]
Local News
Company seeks to buy five Vermont nursing homes
Genesis Healthcare, Inc., currently owns two nursing facilities in Rutland: Mountain View and Rutland Center By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org A publicly traded holding company from Pennsylvania is seeking approval from state regulators to buy up five nursing homes in Bennington, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Annie Baker’s “The Aliens” play comes to Springfield
Courtesy of the Book Nook Tuck Wunderle, Wilson Church, and Greg Villone are the cast of Annie Baker’s play, “The Aliens.” May 27 and 28 — SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Community Players continue their efforts to foster the arts in the Springfield […]