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Fireworks held by Rutland Town Fire Department and Town of Rutland
Wednesday, July 3—RUTLAND—Northwood Park on Post Road in Rutland Town. Duration: 1 hr 30 min. There is plenty of parking inside Northwood Park. There will be no parking along Post Road. The fireworks will off start when it’s dark.
Summer Smash Demolition Derby is back a the Rutland Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 4—RUTLAND—There will be a live demo derby at The Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland, followed by Fireworks to 9:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 + for grandstand general amission plus tax. Trackside general admission tickets are $25 + tax. A boxes are $140 + tax, with the B boxes going for $120 + tax. Age 5 and under are free.
Celebrating the Fourth: Killington hosts a plethora of fun and festivities
Thursday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Calling all Killington residents, visitors, and businesses.Killington’s Independence Day celebration is back. There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks and more. This event is sponsored by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Please check the Killington Rec website for any updates regarding this event.
Fourth of July celebrations, gratitudeand other July tidbits
July is a picnic and a red canoe and a sunburned neck and a softball game and ice tinkling in a tall glass. July is also the 4th of July. Among the red, white and blue, the parades, the picnics and the pool parties is the patriotism that might show up as a few tears when we listen to the patriotic music. It’s good to be an American and celebrate our heritage together.
Paramount Theatre receives $1 million to complete expansion
Downtown Rutland’s Paramount Theatre was one of eight Vermont recipients to receive Northern Regional Border Commission (NBRC) Catalyst grants totaling $7.9 million. Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with NBRC, made the announcement Thursday, June 27. The $1 million grant is a...
Mountain Bike trails are in ‘ideal’ condition across the region
The relatively dry spring and early summer has meant trails across the region are in great shape — very few washouts, debris, or “bones” (rocks and roots exposed after washout) are evident anywhere — and riders are rejoicing!. “Trails are in great shape!” riders echo in...
Rutland Area Medical Community awards six scholarships
Members of the Rutland Area Medical Community recently awarded six $3,000 scholarships to local students pursuing or advancing their career in healthcare. The scholarship program has been made possible through the generosity of Rutland area physicians, retired physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, according to a news release Thursday, June 27.
Waitsfield Children’s Center to close in mid-July
After almost 50 years of providing child and infant care for local families, the Waitsfield Children’s Center is closing its doors, due to the same challenges that many child care centers face: finding and keeping high-quality teachers, paying staff a livable wage while offering affordable child care for local families. That’s the bad news.
Job Opening: Killington Mountain School is on the Hunt for a Director of Development
At Killington Mountain School, student-athletes explore their full potential in academics, athletics, and ultimately, life after college. Anchored by a close-knit community of driven peers and supportive faculty and coaches, Killington Mountain School helps student-athletes reach the top—at their world-class training venue, Killington Resort, as well as in their personal lives. Dedicated faculty and coaches deliver a personalized education that allows balancing top-tier athletics and stellar academics without compromise.
Rutland teen dies, two others seriously injured in Mendon crash
A Rutland teenager was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash at 5:52 a.m. Sunday morning, June 30 in Mendon. State Police Corporal Mark Busier from the Rutland barracks issued the report later that day. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Notch Road near South Mendon Road. The...
Search for missing man underway in Malletts Bay
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Search and rescue crews are looking for a missing man Wednesday morning in Lake Champlain. Colchester Police say crews are searching in the Malletts Bay area for a man in his 30s who they say wasn’t able to make it back to his inflatable raft. Officials say he was swimming with his kids and using the raft. They say one of the kids went into distress and the man assisted the child back to the raft but he did not make it back on.
VTSU Castleton athlete interns at NCAA
Zack Durr explains how VTSU Castleton helped prepared him for the job. VermontBiz Vermont State University athletes at the Castleton, Johnson, and Lyndon campuses enjoy participating in NCAA sports. College athletics provide both immediate benefits—such as academic support, medical care, and access to coaching, facilities and equipment—and longer-term benefits, such as teamwork and leadership skills. One Castleton student is experiencing even more from the NCAA, as an intern beginning in the organization’s Indianapolis office and culminating at the its Women’s College Basketball Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Former Vermont basketball star lands spot in NBA
T.J. Sorrentine is headed to the National Basketball Association. The former Vermont basketball star famously known for that shot from the parking lot in the 2005 NCAA Tournament has accepted a gig on the Washington Wizards bench, the Providence Journal reported on Wednesday. Sorrentine, who spent 16 seasons at Brown,...
Londonderry receives seven planning commission resignations
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.”. Board chair Tom Cavanagh moved on to...
Montpelier Alive hosts July 3rd festivities in Vermont's capital city
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Independence Day celebrations are already getting started across Vermont and New York, including in Vermont's capital city. On Wednesday, Montpelier Alive will host events your whole family can enjoy starting with Family Fest on the Statehouse lawn at 3 p.m. There will also be a community...
Longtime St. Ann Parish priest Fr. Feltz retires after 22 years
Father John Feltz has retired from Milton's St. Ann Parish after 22 years of service to the community. His departure marks the end of an era for the parishioners who have come to regard him as a pillar of strength and compassion. Under his leadership, the parish saw numerous initiatives...
Montgomery residents hang banner for hometown hero and Olympian Elle St. Pierre
MONTGOMERY, Vt. — The love for Vermont native and Olympian Elle St. Pierre just keeps pouring in after her stellar performance at the recent Olympic Track & Field Trials. St. Pierre's performance in Eugene, Oregon was historic, and ended with St. Pierre taking first place in the women's 5,000 meter with a record time in the trials, along with a sub-four-minute time in the 1,500 meters.
Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed
A new community group filed for temporary injunction Wednesday morning, asking a court to halt the sale of the school. Meanwhile, some students have struggled to resume their education. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed.
2nd annual masonic Car Show set for July 13
The Masonic Seneca Lodge #40 is hosting its second annual Masonic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The event will take place at Bombardier Municipal Park in Milton, located at 34 Park Place. Registration will be open that day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with an entry fee of $20 per car.
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