By Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND—Rutland’s former mayor who was ousted from office earlier this year has landed a new job. Christopher Louras, who served five two-year terms as the city’s top elected official, is working for the union organization, American […]
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Authors, contributors to discuss “The Full Vermonty” at Phoenix Books Rutland
Courtesy of Phoenix Books Rutland BILL MARES, JEFF DANZIGER Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Bill Mares, Christopher Louras and Bob Stannard for a talk on “The Full Vermonty: Vermont in the Age of […]
Learn to fold origami peace cranes with author, in Rutland
Saturday, Sept. 9, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—Sue DiCicco and the Peace Crane Project are visiting Phoenix Books Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. After a story time featuring DiCicco’s picture book “Origami Peace Cranes,” attendees will be invited to fold an origami […]
Rutland South Rotary Clubs holds annual raffle to benefit local causes
Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland South Rotary Club has raised thousands of dollars for over 40 years to benefit numerous projects in the greater Rutland Community. Every year, it holds an annual fundraising raffle of which the proceeds go back […]
Vermont Farmers Food Center awarded $30,000 humanities grant
RUTLAND—The Vermont Farmers Food Center and Shrewsbury Institute for Agricultural Education announce the award of a $30,000 matching grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities for Root Words, a collaborative project that will collect and present the stories of […]
Initial estimate comes in at $2.5M for new gym in Rutland
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger.org RUTLAND – A city panel heard an initial cost estimate of $2.5 million for adding a gymnasium to its recreation building. The results of a $6,000 feasibility and cost analysis by NBF Architects in Rutland of […]
Rutland women’s shelter serves record numbers in fiscal year 2017
RUTLAND—Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter has released a summary of fiscal year 2017. The shelter is a nonprofit organization serving women, men, and children in the second-most populous county in Vermont who are victims of domestic violence and sexual […]
Regional substance abuse prevention group forms in Rutland
RUTLAND—The Regional Prevention Partnerships grant initiative has announced its new name, Partners for Prevention. Since January 2017, the prevention partnership has laid groundwork for coordinated substance abuse prevention in the Rutland region and surrounding communities by facilitating regular community meetings. […]
Live, let live and enjoy
Dear Editor, Throughout the ages many attempts have been made to revise history. Some, such as the burning of books, have had mild success in encouraging some and intimidating others to join in the hateful venture. Others have bred the […]
Library ceiling collapse raises issue of payment
RUTLAND—The Rutland Free Library’s main public meeting space, the Nella Grimm Fox Room, is closed to all public use until further notice, according to a new release Friday, Aug. 25. A portion of the ceiling collapsed on Wednesday, Aug. 16, […]