By Bob Giolito Volunteers search for missing skiers/riders via the Bucklin Trail in Mendon. By Victoria Gaither and Polly Mikula On Saturday, Jan. 20, multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders, including six juveniles (two of whom were 5 years old), […]
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High levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected in 21.7% of Vermont homes
The American Lung Association urges everyone to test their home, businesses Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the State of Lung Cancer report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 21.7% of homes […]
Attorney General Clark releases list of Top 10 Scams of 2023
Scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) totaled 3,212 in 2023. The “computer tech support” scam took the No. 1 spot on the list, totaling almost 25% of the top scams reported. Phishing scams involving financial […]
Making a point?
Following a veto by the governor of a bill to increase legislative pay last year, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky of Chittenden County, along with Senators McCormack and White of Windsor County, introduce a bill to reduce the governor’s pay to equal […]
Proposed bills would support community nurse programs
By Curt Peterson Hartland’s popular, successful community nurse program is administered by Aging in Hartland, (AiH), a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to helping Hartland seniors remain independent and safe in their own homes. But many other towns, including Killington, […]
Mothers’ milk bank and dispensary opens in Manchester
Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast announces the opening of a donor milk depot and dispensary at Sage Willow Midwifery located on Main Street in Manchester Center in the Red Clover Community Wellness collective space. The nonprofit milk bank collects milk […]
Mission Farm awarded grants for new signage, stage
Submitted Mission Farm in Killington has been awarded a grant of $4,000 from the Laurance and Mary Rockefeller Fund and a grant of $15,000 from the Vermont Arts Council. The Laurance and Mary Rockefeller grant will help to create […]
David F. Minard, 78
David Francis Minard David Francis Minard, 78, of Killington died peacefully Sunday morning Jan. 7, 2024, with family by his side. He was born on Nov. 9, 1945 in Rutland. A detailed obituary will be printed in the next […]
Rutland author readies for book release, “War Tears”
Following many years of research and writing, John Swanson is finally able to see his book in publication. Swanson, a resident of The Gables in Rutland, has released his book, “War Tears: A Journey from Vermont to Gettysburg,” as an […]
Deirdre Morris retires after 36 years at Killington Resort
By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort On Thursday, Jan. 11, Deirdre Morris was wished happy trails from the team at Killington Resort as she retired from her position as hospitality controller. Her career at The Beast began some 40 years ago […]