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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.
Aurora borealis makes rare appearance
Seen locally in a number of towns including Hartland. Also called “northern lights,” an aurora borealis display lit up the skies in selected parts of the state this weekend, and at least two Hartlanders got to enjoy the event. Auroras occur when charged particles are sent into space...
Boys Lacrosse had an exceptional Senior Night
On Monday night, the Woodstock Union High School (WUHS) Boys Lacrosse team defeated the Brattleboro Bears with a final score of 16-4, bringing the Wasps up to 6-3 for the season. Before the game, the senior boys were celebrated by their teammates, friends, and family on the field.
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...
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.
Social media post helps Plattsburgh family recover lost heirloom
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - A long-lost family heirloom has finally been found thanks to a post shared nationwide on Facebook. “It was lost a really long time ago,” said Celia Bashaw of Plattsburgh. “It was lost when my mom was still alive, so she was also looking for it.”
Friends update annual ‘Dual Day’ adventure into trifecta of surfing, skiing, wakeboarding
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - We introduced you to a group of friends at Killington last spring holding their annual “Dual Day” -- skiing and wake surfing in the same day. This year, they upped the ante. With 47-degree water and air temperatures in the mid-50s, Monday was a...
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...
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum celebrates expansion
Saturday, May 11, Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum held a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Merchants Row downtown. While the museum relocated to its current location (66 Merchants Row) last spring, this was the first time the organization has celebrated that expansion. The move allowed Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum to tripled in size with new exhibits to serve more families across Rutland County and beyond.
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...
Logging company fined for wetland and water quality impacts in Bridgewater, Thetford
The Agency of Natural Resources Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Vermont Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) announced May 8 that Thomson Timber Harvesting and Trucking LLC (Thompson Timber), a company that performs logging activities in Vermont, was fined $32,550 for violating the Vermont Wetland Rules and failing to follow acceptable management practices (AMPs) for maintaining water quality on logging jobs in Vermont.
Meet Max, the cat receiving an (honorary) doctorate from Vermont State University this weekend
As Vermont State University Castleton graduates receive their degrees this weekend, so too will a tabby cat. The cat, named Max, is getting an honorary degree as a "Doctor in Litter-ature." Once a feral kitten in the town of Fair Haven, Max has lived with his human mom, Ashley Dow,...
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