Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Keith Whitcomb Jr.

    Skies were gray over Rutland City on Friday, though the mood inside St. Peter's Church was bright and hopeful as Mount St. Joseph Academy bid farewell to 28 graduates. "Mission and purpose" were the two words Principal Michael Audette told the graduates they ought to focus on as they go forth into the world. "In St. Paul's letter to the Romans we learn that none of us lives for one's self for if we live we live for the Lord," he said.

  • 3 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Keith Whitcomb Jr.

    A new mental health program aimed at helping veterans and active-duty service members is seeing a high level of interest, and those running it expect that demand to grow over the coming years. Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services (CCN-RMHS) announced its Veteran Care Navigator program, aimed at veterans and active service members.

  • 3 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Keith Whitcomb Jr.

    RUTLAND TOWN — The town leaders have voted to approve the plan to demolish the former Diamond Run Mall, but the state’s permitting process must still run its course. The select board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the demolition plan for the former mall and to direct its department heads to fill out the municipal impact questionnaire on the demolition project’s Act 250 permit.

  • 3 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Keith Whitcomb Jr.

    NORTH CLARENDON — The Mill River community bid farewell to 59 high school graduates Wednesday. Salutatorian Kathleen Ahearn said standing before her classmates that evening was a bittersweet experience. "On one hand, we’ve been counting down the days to this moment, eagerly awaiting graduation. But on the other hand, it’s hard to ignore the reality that this may be the last time we are all together," she said. "Maybe for some of us, that thought brings a sense of relief. For others, sadness.

  • 3 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Keith Whitcomb Jr.

    The governor said Wednesday that he’s pleased with the progress the Legislature has made on many key issues, but a few of his priorities — namely, housing and education — need work. “In January, I outlined my vision for this session with a focus on affordability,” said Gov. Phil Scott.

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James Maloney

Reporter at WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT)

James Maloney primarily covers news in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire, United States, including areas around White River Junction and Hanover.

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Tess Hunter

Managing Editor at The Vermont Standard

Tess Hunter primarily covers news in the Upper Valley region of Vermont, United States, including areas around White River Junction and Hanover.

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Dan Cotter

Publisher and Editorial Director at The Vermont Standard

Dan Cotter primarily covers news in the Green Mountains region of Vermont, United States, including areas around Stowe and Montpelier.

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Howard Weiss-Tisman

Southern Vermont Correspondent at Vermont Public Radio

Southern Vermont Correspondent at Vermont PBS

Howard Weiss-Tisman primarily covers news in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont, United States, including areas around Newport and Stowe.

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Erica Nitschke

Assistant Web Editor at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Erica Nitschke primarily covers news in the northeastern United States, particularly in Maine and surrounding areas.