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It was 30 years ago today
I never dreamed of being a writer, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. It was an early morning in 1994, and I was standing in the composition department of the Mountain Times, having been hired the prior year as a part-time graphic artist. Computers were just coming onto the scene, and while I was keen to get behind one, because of my lack of technical skills I was relegated to the camera room and paste-up boards (two areas of production that the computer eventually killed).
Library event held to discuss the total eclipse
Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. —SHREWSBURY—Scott Garren will present an overview of the recent total solar eclipse of April 8, at the Shrewsbury Library, 98 Town Hill Road, Shrewsbury. This is a follow-up to his program last December. Participants are encouraged to share their stories and impressions...
Robert Hecker appointed to Killington Select Board
Robert Hecker has been appointed to take Steve Finneron’s seat on the Killington Select Board. The announcement came after an executive session Monday night May 13. The position lasts until next Town Meeting Day vote, when voters will choose the person to fulfill the remaining year of Finneron’s term.
Sip & Shop held in Downtown Rutland
Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The popular Sip & Shop event returns to downtown Rutland, Thursday. Sip & Shop is an evening that event pairs Vermont beverage and food producers with downtown Rutland businesses, offering you a unique opportunity to explore and indulge. More than 20 stops await,...
Divided Sky fun run is Saturday in Ludlow
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.—LUDLOW—The third annual Divided Sky Fun(d) Run is a morning filled with fitness and community spirit. This event aims to support the Divided Sky Foundation and the Springfield and Rutland Turning Point Centers. Lace up your running shoes and meet at Jackson Gore, 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow.
Race Around the Lake is this Sunday
Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m.—BARNARD—Races begin and end at Silver Lake State Park, 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, with courses encircling Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. The challenging 10K route pops out of the woods on Royalton Turnpike and loops back to the state park via Tower Road.
Remembering downtown pharmacists from yesteryear
When I saw the obituary for Lucian Wiskoski back in March I realized that he was the last of Rutland’s downtown pharmacists whom I had the pleasure of knowing from childhood into adulthood. Back in the ‘50s five pharmacies were located in downtown Rutland. They were: Shangraw’s, Carpenter’s, Carroll...
AOT: Expect delays due to local road construction this week
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) reports a list of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont each week. Here is the report for Rutland and Windsor Counties the coming week beginning May 13. I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Daily, partial lane closures will be in...
Woodstock Avenue to change traffic configuration
State repaving has begun, upon completion four travel lanes will be reduced to two lanes with a center turning lane. At the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, May 6, Mayor Michael Doenges addressed the so-called “road diet” on Woodstock Avenue that will change the road from four travel lanes to two lanes with a center turning lane. He told the board he was committed to the new configuration for about a year before the city discusses changing the configuration back, which would be at the city’s expense.
'Love of the Land': Animated film highlights tragic story of Vermont farmer Romaine Tenney
The new animated short film "Love of the Land," from Vermont filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne, tells the story of Ascutney farmer Romaine Tenney, whose farm was seized by eminent domain in 1964 in order to build Interstate 91. Tragically, Tenney burned down his farm and home with himself locked inside.
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