Steps to making a leprechaun trap By Krista Johnston Looking for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activity for your family?  Look no further.  March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, so what better way to get creative than to make your own unique leprechaun trap? You will need bait, a trapping mechanism, a…

Non-profit organizations can now apply for federal security grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Applications must be submitted to Vermont Emergency Management by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. FEMA has allocated $1,050,000 to Vermont under the Fiscal Year 2021 program. The program provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related…

Skiing and snowboarding provide equal workouts By Owen Crossmon Skiing and snowboarding ... which one is easier? This is a common argument between the two sports. If the sport is easier, it takes less energy than the other. Some say snowboarding is harder than skiing because one has to balance more instead of just standing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEmMxz9LXFI If you missed the premiere of BarnArt’s 2020 Winter Carols, never fear! The 38-minute video presentation is now available on Youtube. The video includes a new performance by the BarnArts Chorale, new performances by Michael Zsoldos, Trifolium, Mark van Gulden & Kathleen Dolan, three sing alongs led by BarnArts Youth and a celebration of…

By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Covid-19 cases attributed to social events receded after the state’s ban on multi-household gatherings went intoeffect Nov. 13. Now outbreaks in facilities like nursing homes have become the primary driver of the ongoing surge, according to a new contact tracing data analysis released Friday, Dec. 4, by the Vermont Dept. of Health. Gov.…

The Micro Business Development program is offering Covid-relief grants up to $5,000 for qualified Vermont small businesses of 1- 4 employees.  The Vermont Community Action Partnership and The Micro Business Development Program have come together to establish the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. (Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the Covid-19 Epidemic) direct grant program to support the smallest…

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Vermont Dept. of Tourism will highlight local producers and merchants The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets in collaboration with the Dept. of Tourism will launch a holiday shopping promotional campaign to highlight Vermont producers and merchants. Supported via CARES Act funding, this campaign includes both statewide and…

Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Mount St. Joseph Academy will hold an open house and welcomes prospective students and families from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday,  Nov. 4. The open house will include student-led tours and teacher-student presentations. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer questions and share insights into joining the MSJ family.…

Mary Cohen, currently the executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, will take over as the next executive director of the Housing Trust of Rutland County (HTRC) beginning in September. She will overlap with retiring longtime director Elisabeth Kulas until December. Norm Lash, the Board President and Chair of the search committee, said…

Business owners from the restaurant, construction, retail and agricultural sectors held a press conference on Tuesday, June 2, to urge the Vermont state Legislature to act quickly to release much needed state financial assistance in the form of flexible grants. Various committees in the Legislature have been reviewing the Scott administration’s proposal for a $400…

By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger The popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been reworked to make it more useful for businesses in sectors like hospitality Changes to the PPP loan program, originally passed in March as lawmakers and other officials sought to quickly address the needs of businesses closed by the Covid-19 pandemic, were signed into law…

Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Are you an employer with a job opening that a graduating high school senior might fill? The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB) and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to bring you a virtual platform to tell those seniors about your available position.  Here’s how it will work. Visit  rutlandvermontvt.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4938 to…

Spring brings quality bass fishing across the state Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in New England happening right now, according to Vermont Fish and Wildlife. “Spring catch-and-release bass fishing is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be…

The Vermont District Office of the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) offers a free daily webinar from 9-10 a.m., Monday to Friday to discuss SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Advance (EIDL). Visit meet.lync.com/sba123/sbmazza/6F6N4YK6 to join the webinar. To join by phone, call 202-765-1264 and when prompted enter the code #470177937. Upon joining the call, mute the phone to cut down…

Summer day camps will also be able to operate this summer By Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger Child care centers can begin to reopen on June 1 and summer day camps will be able to operate this summer, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday, May 8. The state will put out safety guidance for both child care facilities and day…