Un-permitted structures for paramilitary school must be removed and fines paid or face prison Staff report A judge has thrown out a federal lawsuit against the town of Pawlet brought by resident Daniel Banyai as he attempts to build […]
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Farmers report $12M in damage, survey finds
By Katy Savage A new Vermont survey shows more than 200 farmers had damages totaling over $12 million in the July flood. There was damage to more than 18,000 acres. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets sent […]
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‘It was life-changing’
Rutland family, evacuated Friday, reflects By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger The water on Clover Street rose to the roof of Billy and Danielle Quintana’s car and rushed into their basement, last Friday, Aug. 7. “It was life-changing,” Billy said, sitting on […]
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Odeon is complete at Mission Farm
Stone craftsman Dan Snow completed a dry laid stone odeon (amphitheater) at Mission Farm in Killington, Aug. 3 after three months of diligent work. Rev. Lisa Ransom, vicar and executive director, said: “This project is a part of a […]
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Rotary builds weather station at Killington Elementary School
New shed is part of school district allocation for outdoor classrooms By Polly Mikula The recent floods not only washed out roads and flooded buildings but the urgency of the resulting remediation work meant has meant redirecting workers. Priorities […]
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Missing hiker found dead by KSAR
Flooding was likely the culprit that led to fatality Staff report The Vermont State Police (VSP) located the body of a man believed to be missing Appalachian Trail hiker Robert Kerker, 67, of Rhinebeck, New York on Friday, July […]
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Killington town seeks stable transition for new chief, those who spoke out aren’t welcome back
By Katy Savage The Killington Select Board is barring volunteers who quit or spoke negatively about the town from rejoining the fire department under the newly-hired fire chief. “Anyone who signed the letter (published in the Mountain Times, Rutland Herald […]
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Paddlers gathered on Kent Pond to honor the life of Barb Wood
Staff report On Monday, July 31, nearly 100 friends, family and supporters joined “The Killington Paddle Ladies,” who hosted a sunset paddle on Kent Pond to celebrate the life of Barb Wood. Wood, a long time resident of Pittsfield, […]
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State police search for missing hiker
The Vermont State Police is looking for a missing 67-year-old man who was last seen on July 9 at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington. Robert Kerker was reported overdue by his family to the National Park Service on […]
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Flooded? Apply for help via grants, loans
Individuals directed to FEMA, businesses to ACCD; both to SBA By Polly Mikula Many throughout the region have been working hard to clean and rebuild their homes or businesses — and/or help others that have sustained damages. Now more […]