Rutland City’s new local 1% option tax is off to a strong start. It raised $423,000 in the quarter ending in October, Treasurer Mary Markowskitold the Board of Aldermen Monday, Dec. 4. The tax, which raises revenue for the […]
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Killington provides post-World Cup training opportunity
By Brooke Geery Following the heart-pounding races of the Stifel Killington Cup, passionate skiers may just be inspired to take up racing themselves. But excelling at the global level of competition is not something that can be achieved overnight. This […]
Great Gulf unveils vision, renderings for new Killington Village
Courtesy Great Gulf Great Gulf and Safdie Architects envision a promenade around Snowshed Pond with luxury condos built in future phases. By Polly Mikula At the Killington Cup last weekend, Great Gulf the developer for the […]
Former Rutland bike shop is now affordable housing for veterans
By Tiffany Tan/VTDigger “Base Camp,” located on Rutland’s North Main Street, is made up of eight affordable housing units for military veterans. By Tiffany Tan/VTDigger A former bike shop was unveiled Tuesday, Nov. 21, as new residences for veterans who […]
One person dead in Route 4 crash
Staff report Police said a crash on Route 4 Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 12:26 p.m. left one person dead. Police were dispatched to the crash on Route 4 in Killington (East side of the Pass). Preliminary investigation determined that […]
Shiffrin dominates, secures historic 90th World Cup win
By Jerry LeBlond Mikaela Shiffrin holds up her 90th World Cup trophy after winning Slalom at Killington, Sunday. By Katy Savage Mikaela Shiffrin won the Killington Cup Slalom again —her sixth victory in seven years. After winning her […]
Tour Operator Pete Campana, 80, still enjoys Killington trips, sharing the experience of skiing with others
Submitted Pete Campana’s bus tours to Killington were known for fun. By Karen D. Lorentz In 1981 for Washington’s Birthday week there had been a total washout of eastern ski areas followed by Killington’s receiving two feet of […]
All in the family
Lynn and Karl Acker reflect on generations working in the ski industry By Karen D. Lorentz Sometimes you just have to wonder if some people are born with a ski gene. It certainly might seem that way for the […]
Ski Vermont renews popular fifth grade passport program
Fifth graders can access more than 90 days of skiing and riding at participating alpine and cross-country ski areas for a $30 administration fee, Ski Vermont announced Nov. 15. The popular Fifth Grade Passport Program will return for the […]
World Cup returns to Killington for 7th year
Favorite Mikaela Shiffrin is off to strong start, will she win her 90th Cup? Staff report As the women’s World Cup athletes prepare to race Superstar in Killington this weekend, Mikaela Shiffrin is off to a strong start after […]