By Katy Savage Woodstock is reviving a 18-year-old plan to make a three-mile recreational trail along the Ottauquechee River. The scenic Woodstock trail, called the “River Walk,” would be similar to a trail in Stowe – “a magnet for tourism,” […]
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Ski towns selected for Stay to Stay Weekends
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing announced its schedule of 2019 Stay to Stay Weekends, exploratory vacations for people who are interested in moving to Vermont. The Stay to Stay Weekends will take place in four communities during 15 […]
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Woodstock offers free rent to new businesses
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—Woodstock has a plan to combat empty storefronts: free rent. The Economic Development Commission launched a start-up grant initiative to fund two months of free rent to any business that moves to the village. “What we hope […]
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No progress at flooded Rutland child care as deadline looms
By Katy Savage Children have been displaced for the past three months since the Rutland County Parent Child Center on Chaplin Avenue flooded Nov. 25, and there’s been no progress on the damaged building. “Nothing has changed in three months. […]
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South Ridge Quad opens
The new South Ridge Quad is here. The South Ridge Quad opened Wednesday, Feb. 7, replacing the South Ridge Triple, which was removed in 2011. The quad will improve the traffic flow from the north and south sides of the mountain […]
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KPAA to host budget meeting
The Killington Pico Area Association is hosting Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth and the Select Board for an informational meeting about the budget and ballot items Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. This is the first of two informational meetings. The board […]
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Brattleboro resident wins hunting lottery
Kevin Condon, 34, of Brattleboro, Vermont, is the lucky winner of the 2018 Vermont Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Lottery. Condon will be entitled to hunt and fish for free for the rest of his life. Condon was drawn as […]
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State launches infants in the workplace program
Gov. Phil Scott, Secretary of Administration Susanne Young and Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi announced an “Infants in the Workplace” program for state employees. The policy will allow a state employee the option to bring their infant children up to […]
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‘ Friends forever ’ Shale Hill obstacle course shuts down
Photo courtesy OCR Nation A competitor reaches for a rope at Shale Hill for the last race Saturday, Feb. 2.
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Okemo superpipe is open
Photo submitted The Okemo superpipe, 500 feet in length with 18-foot high walls, opened for the season Jan. 27.