KILLINGTON—On March 25, Mary Guggenberger, principal of Killington Elementary School, shared the following good news with the KES community via their newsletter. She reported that she had heard from John Duke at Killington Resort who said “I’m happy to let […]
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Superintendent to leave Windsor Central School District
Mary Beth Banios, superintendent of the Windsor Central Union School District, announced that she will be leaving the district in a letter to school board members, Wednesday, March 25. Banios told the board that she had gotten the job as […]
Windsor Central School District faces challenges
Auditor’s report shows budget deficit lower than projected, a welcomed surprise By Curt Peterson The Windsor Central Unified School District Board meeting Monday evening, March 23, was a “perfect storm” – literally, as it turned out. A surprise March snowstorm […]
Governor Phil Scott issues “stay home, stay safe” order, directs additional closures
On Tuesday, March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and directed the closure of in-person operations for all non-essential businesses. These restrictive measures are in place to minimize all unnecessary activities outside the home to […]
College in the time of corona
Young adults reflect on their generation’s difficulty with social distancing By Vivian Finck Just last week the federal government, backed by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization, sounded a warning to all to implement social distancing into […]
Tractor trailer slams Bridgewater store
Photo courtesy of Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department: One tractor trailer hit another head-on at the intersection of Routes 4 and 100 in Bridgewater on Monday evening. The Bridgewater store was significantly damaged. By Katy Savage The Bridgewater Corners Country Store […]
Spinning to skinning
Photo by Paul Holmes: Hannah, Hanne and Margie cycled up Killington Road, skinned up Ramshead, then skied. By Katy Savage Editor’s note: at press time Tuesday afternoon, Killington Resort updated its uphill travel policy on its website, stating simply […]
BREAKING: Two die of coronavirus in Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott announced that two Vermonters who had tested positive for COVID-19 died on Thursday, March 19. The cause of death has yet to be determined. Health Commissioner Mark Levine estimated the number of cases of people with coronavirus […]
Healthcare workers have immediate need for facemasks
Healthcare workers have such a need for facemasks that the the Agency of Commerce and Community Development is reaching out to manufacturers and construction companies with a supply of N95 facemasks to consider assisting in the state’s response to the […]
Coronavirus update-Wednesday, March 18
DMV to close -The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend all in-person transactions effective 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. The DMV will continue to process registration and license renewals […]