Policy allows quarantine-free travel from designated counties from Ohio to Virginia As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott announced Friday, June 26, that he will expand the number of states covered under […]
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Locals take action for food scrap ban
By Katy Savage Food scraps will be banned from landfills starting July 1 and while some trash haulers aren’t offering residential pick-up services, locals are stepping in. Zach Cavacas, a Stockbridge resident, launched a food scrap hauling business called Music […]
Fireworks to light up the night sky in Rutland, Killington
Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON— View the Town of Killington fireworks display from the comfort of your car. Killington’s 2020 fireworks display follows the drive-in movie theater model. Cars will drive up Killington Road and be parked by attendants to […]
Vermont Adaptive virtually raises $211,000
By Brooke Geery Ryan Orabone donned brand new Nikes and made four laps around the Rutland High School track. For a total distance of a mile, the self-proclaimed “non-practicing athlete” gave his all, hoping to break the 7-minute mark. Orabone […]
Town of Killington to partner with Killington Resort to hold drive-in style fireworks
KILLINGTON, VT – The town of Killington has announced that it will partner with Killington Resort to hold its annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Snowshed Slope. Parking and viewing will be permitted at Snowshed (Upper and Lower), Ramshead, […]
Rutland ‘Fight Night’ canceled after state issues cease and desist order
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger RUTLAND — A night of mixed martial arts fighting in Rutland was canceled by its organizer on Monday, June 15, after state officials had sent a cease-and-desist order. Randy Felion, the owner of Fight Night Promotions, had planned […]
Composting becomes law, July 1
Staff report Vermont state law bans food scraps from the trash starting July 1. The state defines food scraps as “Parts of food items that are typically discarded rather than eaten: peels, rinds, cores, eggshells, seeds, pits, bones, coffee grounds (and […]
Center Street hopes to become a destination
Narrowing of road will make it pedestrian-friendly, create parklets for outdoor dining By Katy Savage Center Street in Rutland is getting a facelift this summer. The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a $20,000 plan Monday, June 15, to narrow Center […]
King Margo takes the show on the road
By Brooke Geery Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa, also known as King Margo, made their mark on the Killington music scene this past winter. The duo, originally from the Midwest, migrated north from Nashville, caught the snowboarding bug, and decided […]
Governor Phil Scott announces capacity increases
Starting June 26, venues can fill to 50% capacity or 75 indoor, 150 outdoor As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott on Friday, June 19, announced the state will raise occupancy […]