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Register Now for VCRD's 2024 Leadership Summit
Registration has opened for the 2024 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Forge Forward, Thrive Together! The event will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 9 AM – 4 PM, at Vermont State University in Randolph, Vermont. It is hosted by the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD). Join hundreds of...
Three charged in the death of Northeast Kingdom woman found inside toolbox
TROY, Vt. — Vermont State Police have charged three people in the murder of a northern Vermont woman earlier this year. VSP said it arrested Aaron Camp of Derby and Terron "Josh" Pendleton of Waterbury, both 34, on charges related to the killing of Kayla Wright back in February.
West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Seven to Sunset Series
Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. – RUTLAND – High school contemporary musicians will take the stage in Main Street Park on Wednesday, July 17 when West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Rutland’s mainstay “Seven To Sunset” concert series. The performance caps off an exciting school year which included road gigs, drone-captured music videos, and even a grant bestowed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott.
Counterpoint Chorus plays Brahms, Beethoven with Mclane, Dunlop and Markowitz
Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler is pleased to welcome Counterpoint’s Spring Program presenting works by Brahms, Beethoven, and Bartok which mine the rich lode of European folk songs as inspiration for lively and sophisticated music for chamber vocal ensemble and piano. The program features three instrumentalists...
Wellness Revolution Rutland welcomes women to join the August session
Biking program builds health, empowerment, and community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross VT) and Terry Bicycles are welcoming the return of the Wellness Revolution Cycling Program in Rutland for the 2024 season. This free program serves those who identify as women to help them break through barriers that keep them from getting out on their bikes. This program builds community with other women in the pursuit of a healthy activity.
‘They threw up a white flag’
When the Vermont General Assembly approved the bylaws for the then Pine Hill Cemetery in Center Rutland, the bylaws allowed lot owners to hold meetings if warned 15 days ahead. That was in 1860. That right was exercised 164 years later, on May 22, 2024, when 75 current lot owners responded to a public notice and met outside Evergreen Cemetery’s empty gatehouse office on West Street.
Rutland runway reopens, more upgrades on the way
After a seven-week closure, a newly renovated runway at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) is now open, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) reported, July 3 in a Facebook post. “The runway has been rehabilitated with fresh pavement and LED runway edge lights, which are already a hit with...
Rutland Library, City Hall explore relocating together downtown
At Monday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting, July 15, Mayor Michael Doenges unveiled a plan for the City of Rutland and Rutland Free Library to explore the possibility of co-locating at 88 Merchants Row, the Asa Bloomer Building. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, Doenges and Rutland Free Library...
Killington locals write a Hallmark movie
“A Very Vermont Christmas” will premiere on the Hallmark Channel, Saturday, July 20. One night about five years ago, Killington resident Steve Kent told his partner Pam Rice that she had seen so many Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that she should try writing one herself. That playful remark became a challenge to themselves to do just that. The result is the new Christmas movie “A Very Vermont Christmas” premiering on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Killington community supports Steve Finneron’s fight against ALS
As of Tuesday, July 16, a GoFundMe page to help former Killington Selectman and longtime resident Steve Finneron fight ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease had raised $36,330 of its $40,000 goal with 191 donations. “I spoke with Sheila this morning and to say they are blown away is an understatement, they...
Colchester’s Bayside summer concert series to kick off with first show tomorrow
COLCHESTER — Colchester’s annual Bayside Park concert series is returning to town for the summer season starting tomorrow, with the first show to be held Thursday July 18. All concerts are held on Thursday evenings at Lower Bayside Park and begin at 7 p.m. with free admission and parking. The series’ host, Colchester Parks and Recreation, encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy live music on the lake.
Peacham picks up the pieces from flooding while grieving resident’s death
Last Wednesday night, South Peacham Brook became a raging river, and jumped course, sending water streaming down Governor Mattocks Road. John Mackenzie and his family escaped just before their home got cut off. Read the story on VTDigger here: Peacham picks up the pieces from flooding while grieving resident’s death.
Lost bicycle bag awaits owner at St. Johnsbury Barracks
WATERFORD — A mysterious bicycle bag without any identifying marks was turned in at the St. Johnsbury Barracks on July 16, after it was found on VT Route 18. Vermont State Police reported that the bag was dropped off around 2 p.m. and are now seeking the owner. The...
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