By Karen D. Lorentz Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Kirsten Ericksen-Read’s future was pre-ordained when she was just 6 weeks old. That’s when her parents moved to Vermont so her father, a civil engineer, could work at Killington. “This was in […]
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Study group would help guide policies on access to Vermont’s surface water
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger As a river steward for the Connecticut River Conservancy, Kathy Urffer keeps an eye on water-related permits through Vermont. Last year, one caught her eye — to allow the state’s first-ever transfer of water from one river basin […]
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Killington walks for suicide prevention
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held its annual Out of the Darkness Walk in Killington. The event raised funds to prevent suicide and to raise awareness. The local Hi FRiEND team was led by Ann […]
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Owner cited for sign violation
Large spray-painted sign on Route 4 deemed an ‘eyesore’ that sends the wrong message By Polly Mikula Killington town zoning administrator Preston Bristow sent a notice of sign violation to Milos Nemec, owner of the former Hemingway’s building on Route […]
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Taxpayers get a small break
By Curt Peterson Killington Town Clerk and Treasurer Lucrecia Wonsor delivered some good news to the Select Board at its Oct. 1 special meeting — the amount of education taxes due to the state from the town has been reduced […]
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Woodstock to get new pharmacy
By Katy Savage As the 167-year-old Woodstock Pharmacy filled its final prescription on Saturday, Oct. 3. Plans to bring a new pharmacy to town are underway. High Mountain Corporation, which owns Rutland Pharmacy, Ludlow Pharmacy, River Street Pharmacy in Springfield […]
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Covid-19 restrictions loosen at area schools
By Katy Savage High school games have been underway since Gov. Phil Scott announced schools could enter phase three of reopening on Saturday, Sept. 26, but the atmosphere is different. There are no award ceremonies or concession stands and there […]
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27 farm workers test positive
By Polly Mikula At a special media briefing on Monday, Oct. 5, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, said the health dept. is investigating an outbreak of Covid-19 at Champlain Orchards in Shoreham. There were 26 cases associated with the outbreak, […]
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‘Unemployed’ scout camp director’s Long Trail trek raises $30,000 for Vermont programs threatened by Covid-19
As it became clear that it would not be possible to operate its Scouts BSA resident camp safely this summer, Camp Director Clint Buxton, now unemployed, decided to turn a lifelong dream of a Long Trail through-hike into an opportunity […]
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Killington prepares for winter
By Polly Mikula The annual Killington kickoff for the winter season is usually held with fanfare. Hundreds gather in Killington Resort’s Grand Hotel and complimentary food and drinks are served creating a party-like atmosphere. The purpose is to provide an […]