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Sit and sip, Loose Loona reflects on first year
By Victoria Gaither September marks the one-year milestone of Loose Loona Gifts and Tea House, a unique establishment at 11 Center St. in downtown Rutland that offers a blend of gifts, teas, and food. “We were busy from the time we opened right through the holidays,” said owner Don Abrahamsen. Abrahamsen is serious about his […]
Where is the state road construction this week?
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 12-16 and ongoing. I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Lane closures will be in place on I-91 southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7. A speed limit reduction […]
Rutland doctor to be honoredwith sculpture downtown
Dr. Charles Caverly was world’s first to identify polio epidemic The 13th addition to the Rutland Sculpture Trail will honor a groundbreaking Rutland doctor, and the hundreds of local medical professionals who responded to the Covid-19 pandemic. The sculpture, designed by and to be carved from Danby White marble by Italian sculptor Alessandro Lombardo, will […]
The Mentor Connector announces Bobbi Jo Stellato as its new executive director
Following a national search, The Mentor Connector (TMC) announce Aug. 7 that Bobbi Jo Stellato has been selected to guide the Rutland organization into its third decade as its next executive director. Among the many attributes that distinguish Stellato as an exciting new leader for the organization is her commitment to youth advocacy and stellar […]
The Killington World Cup Foundation awards over $330,000 in grants to 33 nonprofits
The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) awarded 33 grants totaling $330,000 to Northeast area nonprofits in eight states, with five of this year’s grantees being new to KWCF. KWCF also donated $170,000 to support athlete housing at the Killington Cup. These grants were made possible as a result of the 2023 Stifel Killington Cup. \ […]
Killington Road preps for paving, will be closed Aug. 19-25
Killington Road from Route 4 to Anthony Way will close again next week for paving. It will close starting at 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19 and reopen Monday, Aug. 26, paved with some construction work continuing on the sides, according to Killington Public Works Director Abbie Sherman. “A lot of the project is starting to […]
30 dogs saved after house collapse
By Curt Peterson Last Tuesday, Aug. 6, local fire departments and emergency personnel responded to the collapsed roof of a residence on Brooklyn Road in Mount Tabor. What they found was almost 30 dogs trapped in the house. One died in the incident. The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) came to the rescue with a […]
KMS plans to expand campus, hires development director
Killington Mountain School’s (KMS) acquisition of Moguls Sports Pub July 31 will allow it to expand its campus footprint and enhancing the living and learning experience for its student-athletes, program participants, families, and the greater community, according to a news relelase Aug. 12. “We have exceptional programs. Our expert faculty, coaches, and staff across all […]
Amid a tumultuous period in health care,Vermont hospitals request annual revenue and rate increases
By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Vermont hospitals are seeking the Green Mountain Care Board’s permission to increase commercial insurance charges and their revenue from patients, an annual process that comes amid widespread concern over hospitals’ financial health. Each year, hospitals request increases for the next fiscal year in their net patient revenue — revenue brought in by caring for patients […]
Primary election featured fewer competitive races
Staff report Vermonters went to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 13, to vote in a primary that features far fewer competitive statewide races than last cycle but many high-interest races lower down on the ballot. And for some offices, there isn’t going to be much of a choice until the general election in November. Only […]
Competition spiced up at the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off
The 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-Off was held at the K-1 Base Lodge Thursday, Aug. 8. Despite the rainy evening an estimated150 people attended the event which helped raise money for the Recreation Scholarship Fund, according to Emily Hudson, director of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Winners: 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-off By Victoria […]
Amazed and seduced by the Orient and surprised big time in Vermont
Building a Killington Dream Lodge part 24 When my husband Duane and I fled to Vermont to take a break and recover from my miscarriage, we spent time with my parents who were very encouraging as they always were. Dad, also had updates on the house. He’d been hard at work completing projects, both down […]
Killington Town Manager Ramsey resigns
Final day will be Aug. 16, almost exactly a year after he began By Polly Mikula On Tuesday, July 30, Killington’s Town Manager Michael Ramsey submitted a letter of resignation to the Select Board. The board accepted Ramsey’s resignation after an executive session Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m., announcing the news for the first […]
Wildflower or weed?
By Deborah J. Benoit, UVM Extension master gardener When someone mentions wildflowers, what comes to mind? Daisies? Black-eyed Susans? They’re as familiar as the summer days of our youth, so well-loved that we often pick wildflowers for bouquets or add them to our gardens. What we call weeds tend to be any plant claiming a […]
Memories made from aromas
There are certain aromas that bring back memories of people and places from long ago. I remember my father sitting on our porch and saying he could smell the rain. Since I was just a little kid it was a mystery to me how he could do that. I told him I wanted to learn […]
Freedom to play
We grew up on the water. Once you passed the swim test, a quarter of a mile swim around the boundary of the swimming area and you reached the age of 7, you were allowed to run around our community completely unattended. (Although we did find out later that the moms could see us wherever […]
Flying high
My son was walking out of the house this past weekend with something tucked under his arm. I inquired what it was and he cautiously told me it was a case of poker chips (apparently, he and his friends were going to play cards and watch the UFC fights). I gave him my usual disapproving […]
The saga of the Sunapee Trout (a.k.a. Arctic Char)
If you wanted to see the Sunapee trout, you might be inclined to search in its namesake, New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee. But this elusive fish has long been extirpated from the Granite State, and from neighboring Vermont, where it once lived in the Northeast Kingdom’s Averill Lakes. Sunapee trout remains in 14 bodies of water […]
Dream in Color: We are now connected
“How long does it take you to get here?” “Start driving and zero pressure or expectation.” As I poured myself into my ride, with my mind racing and burnt out from the weekend, I encountered a rare playlist uncertainty. I landed on one of my favorites and cranked it up. An instrumental titled “I Feel […]
Gondola
I see the amazing view below us. Every time we move a new scene is revealed. There is no dull moment for my eyes. The trees are a beautiful array of yellow, red, pink, orange and purple. I hear birds chirp and wind blow through the open window. The geese honk as they get in […]
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