By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—A Rochester (Vt.) man is facing felony charges stemming from a single-vehicle crash last week that left his mother dead. Joseph Mailhot pleaded not guilty to two counts of gross negligent operation with death resulting and DUI […]
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Resort, KPAA look ahead to new projects
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Seated in the Peak Lodge at the summit of Killington Mountain, resort officials and members of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) set their sights on the coming winter season and the events and developments slated to […]
Event encourages Vermonters to “donate life”
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND — At a small event in Rutland City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 21, members of Donate Life Vermont demonstrated how a small decision could have life saving consequences for others. In November of 2011, Penny and […]
Biz leaders discuss jobs, environmental efficiency
By Evan Johnson Jobs were the main topic of conversation at a recent conference at Killington Resort – specifically those in the energy efficiency sector. In a four-person panel at the Killington Grand Hotel on Wednesday, Sept. 20, representatives from […]
Vermont ski resorts contribute $50K to World Cup
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Vermont ski and snowboard resorts have joined together to support the hosting of the Women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington Resort. In spring 2017 the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) board of directors agreed to […]
Region boasts summer of bikes
Photo by Alex Klein A rider navigates the Pro GTS course July 30 at Killington Resort. By Evan Johnson RUTLAND COUNTY—From elite-level races high on Killington Resort to neighborhood trails, it’s been a big summer for mountain biking in Killington […]
Killington residents vote on land purchase for new public safety building
UPDATE: 7:24 p.m. Sept. 5 — Killington residents passed the vote to purchase the land for a public safety building, 102 yes; 84 no. By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 31, about 50 members of the Killington community […]
Killington town to vote on land purchase for new fire, public safety building
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Killington is in need of a new firehouse and the town’s Fire Department Facility Review Committee is convinced they have found a location at a price that can’t be beat. On Sept. 5, they’ll need the approval […]
Runners endure Beast of the East in inaugural running festival
By Angelo Lynn A half marathon finisher displays his medal By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—A crowd of over 400 runners took to the slopes of the second-tallest mountain in Vermont this past weekend in the inaugural Under Armour Mountain Running Series. […]
Man arrested for stealing Long Trail hiker’s pack
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON— A homeless man was arrested on Monday for stealing a hiker’s backpack on the Long Trail. The pack was recovered and returned to its owner within hours, noted a few hikers who witnessed the incident. According […]