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Poetry Picnic at Rotary Park, Rutland features the Paper Poet Bianca Z
July 26, 2024, 6-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Come Alive Outside for an evening of snacks and poetry at Rotary Park, 142 North Main St., Rutland. This free event, part of the NatureRx programming, features the Paper Poet Bianca Zanella, who will lead attendees through poetry writing exercises and readings. Although there is no charge for participation, RSVPs are requested to ensure sufficient food is available. To RSVP, email rudy@comealiveoutside.com or reserve your spot online.
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.
Friday Night Live kicks off with Captain Mike and the Shipwrecked and Rutland’s best shopping and entertainment
July 26, 2024, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland’s favorite concert series returns this summer with free performances in downtown! Friday Night Live 2024 kicks off on July 26 with Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, followed by Zach Nugent’s Dead Set on Aug. 16, and Foreigners Journey on September 6. The series takes place on Center Street and Merchants Row, transforming downtown Rutland into an amphitheater-like concert venue with great acoustics.
‘Farmacy’ program notches 10 years
The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC), Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), and Community Health Clinics of the Rutland Region (Community Health) are celebrating the Farmacy Project’s 10th year this month. Farmacy, which began at VFFC as Health Care Shares, is a produce prescription program that provides fresh locally grown...
Five Elements Salon & Day Spa manager buys spa
When Five Elements Salon & Day Spa owner Kelly Sweck decided it was time to retire she decided the ideal buyer was the person who had been running the spa for the past five years: her manager Sarah Lemery. The sale of the business was finalized in May. Lemery said...
Suspect in Burlington mugging arrested; police trying to ID others
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A South Burlington man faces aggravated assault charges connected to a violent mugging in Burlington last week, and police are still looking for two other possible suspects. Burlington police say Hassan Jafar, 21, was among several individuals who assaulted two people on Main Street early Friday...
Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
Police search for wanted man after shovel attack in Northeast Kingdom
NEWPORT, Vt. — Newport police are searching for a man accused of attacking a 17-year-old with a shovel, during a botched motorcycle sale. Newport Police responded to Elm Street around 10 a.m. Tuesday, for a report of a man who was screaming and waving a gun around. When officers...
Parents left scrambling after state revokes license of Richford child care center
RICHFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of parents in Franklin County have been left without child care after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of a longtime child care center in Richford. “He was an angel at his last day care and he loved it. We did...
Rosie’s Girls, Vermont Works for Women’s trades exploration summer camp, returns to Barre and Essex
Vermont Business Magazine Sparks and sawdust are flying as Vermont Works for Women runs two weeks of its popular Rosie’s Girls camp in Barre and Essex this summer. Vermont Works for Women created Rosie’s Girls in 2000 as a way to encourage girls and gender-expansive youth to explore non-traditional fields for their gender, such as STEM and the skilled trades, in a safe, fun, and empowering summer camp setting. Campers gain hands-on experience in fields like construction and welding, use power tools, and learn life skills to support their growth and career journeys. Camps are run by Vermont Works for Women staff and many partners around the state each summer.
Barre emergency services respond to four overdoses in three hours
Barre, VT- City Police and Fire Departments responded to four separate reports of overdoses over a three-hour time span on Tuesday, July 23rd. Authorities say that none of the overdoses were fatal. One of the individuals told police that they thought they smoked crack cocaine prior to overdosing. The drug...
Part of Burlington under boil water notice due to break on private fire service line
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Residents in part of Burlington are under a Boil Water Notice as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a note from the City of Burlington Department of Public Works. Officials issued a preliminary boil water notice for portions of the south end after a "significant break on...
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
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