Rutland Herald

1 day ago | rutlandherald.com | Sophia Buckley-Clement

Marble Valley Regional Transit District is hoping to provide more rides to those in need. The organization announced in a Monday press release that it would be refreshing its state-funded Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Community Transportation program beginning July 1. “The program was run through Marble Valley differently from any other provider, where organizations were (essentially) subcontractors of the program.

1 day ago | rutlandherald.com | Sophia Buckley-Clement

The Summer Food Service Program is returning for another year. Vermonters aged 18 and younger will be able to access nutritious meals throughout the summer, according to a Wednesday release from the Agency of Education. Last summer, the state served over 1 million meals at close to 300 sites across the state. Families can find an open meal site by calling 211, the United Way’s resource hotline, at fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder or at hungerfreevt.org/summer-meals.

2 days ago | rutlandherald.com | Sophia Buckley-Clement

CASTLETON — For the fourth consecutive year, Vermont State University Castleton’s Center for Social Justice and Trauma Responsive Care is focusing on the wellness needs of professionals in helping fields. Held at VTSU Castleton, The Building Strength Through Wellness Conference is designed to help professionals in person-facing fields focus on understanding vicarious trauma and promoting self-care over a full day of workshops, wellness activities and community connection.

3 days ago | rutlandherald.com | Sophia Buckley-Clement

More Vermonters will be able to access higher education at a cost they can afford, thanks to a recent expansion of the 802Opportunity Grant. In a June 19 joint press release, the Community College of Vermont and the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. announced Gov. Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature had expanded the 802Opportunity Grant, which aims to provide Vermonters with a path to a no-cost degree.

4 days ago | rutlandherald.com | Sophia Buckley-Clement

It might have taken three years, but Rutland Pride finally saw a sunny day on Saturday. Following two years of very rainy pride festivals, Rutland County Pride’s third Pride Festival saw thousands visit the annual event to enjoy the sunshine and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.