Contact tracer keeps advice simple: stay 6 feet apart or keep contact to less than 15 minutes By Polly Mikula The recent surge of Covid-19 case growth in Vermont has led to new mitigation measures to slow the spread. Among […]
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Sound Barrier pop-up shop coming to Rutland
By Brooke Geery If you grew up in Rutland in the 90s, you likely have a memory of the Sound Barrier and its brightly colored banner on Center Street. Whether you were after music, clothing or skate and snowboard supplies, […]
Scott bans multi-family gatherings in Vermont, closes bars and clubs
By VtDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced a ban on inter-household gatherings, the closure of bars and social clubs, and the cancellation of recreational sports leagues as the Covid-19 case count rises in Vermont. The governor said that too […]
Local inn takes innovative approach to combat Covid
Birch Ridge Inn adopts biodefense technology By Polly Mikula Bill Vines and Mary Furlong, owners of the Birch Ridge Inn in Killington, have added an innovative health and safety measure to their restaurant and Great Room to help combat Covid-19 […]
Vermont’s regular deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 14
Hunting in the time of Covid brings families and friends together with precautions By Peg Bolgioni Since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic, many have flocked to the outdoors. Participation in recreational activities like hiking, biking, and running have […]
State releases ski resort guidelines
By Katy Savage The state released much anticipated operating guidelines for ski resorts on Nov. 3, weeks before resorts are projected to open for the winter season. Ted Brady, the deputy secretary for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, […]
‘Travel now equals quarantine’
Officials strongly discourage holiday travel, out-of-state guests; urge Vermonters to limit gatherings to 10 By Polly Mikula There are no longer any out-of-state locations that qualify for non-quarantine travel to Vermont. “We are temporarily suspending our out-of-state travel map and […]
16 places to get Thanksgiving dinner prepared for you
Options for dine-in and to-go To-go Kamuda’s Country Market, Route 7, Pittsford Pre-packaged dinner available for pick up Wednesday or Thursday. $10.99 Pre-order recommended but not required. Call 802-483-2361 ext. 5. Open limited hours on Thursday, Nov. 26. Rollin’ Rooster, […]
Chaffee invites community to its Member Exhibit & Holiday Shoppe opening reception
Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. —RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its annual Member Exhibit & Holiday Shoppe opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. This is an all-member show celebrating the talented artists in […]
Covid contributes to Killington’s Public Safety Building budget set-back
By Curt Peterson As first responders, including firemen, search and rescue and police, begin moving into Killington’s new Public Safety Building, the Select Board is sorting through final bills and funding. At a special meeting on Oct. 27 Town Manager […]