Rutland

After losing her daughter to cancer at 3 years old, a Rutland woman is raising funds for pediatric cancer research.

Annual event featured music, wine, farm-to-table dinner and ideas to keep Vermont’s agriculture vibrant.

Fourth generation of Godnicks celebrate the milestone

‘Art Fur Love’ event will showcase local artists’ work with proceeds used to buy pet food.

Entrepreneur brings kitchen boutique and yoga to Castleton.

Rutland Free Library celebrates Banned Books Week and starts new monthly book club.

Friends from second grade reconnect decades later to form a new special bond and got recognized by Variety Magazine’s Favorite Couple Contest.

Organizers anticipated around 5,000 people to celebrate in downtown Rutland.

Tuktu, an app designed to connect seniors with local care providers, launched in Vermont earlier this year.

Vermont artist brings his view of the state to the Dean Shirley A. Jefferson Gallery.

The new monument will be placed just north of the Vietnam War memorial in the park.

After transitioning her post from Poultney to Rutland, one county native is looking forward to building community projects and giving back through her experience.

More than $7,000 was raised through the Dawn Carlson Memorial Indoor Golf Tournament last month.

Students, faculty and staff at VTSU Castleton showed up to support the trans community.

Brown brought his “A Night of Alton Brown” live show to Rutland on April 13

The store includes a permanent exhibit with showcases more than 100 species of animals.

Brylea Davenport will lead independent K-5 school housed on former Green Mountain College campus.

The former Rutland City alderman replaces Mike Doenges, who resigned midway through his two-year term.

Rutland area residents sleep outside on March 20 to raise awareness and compassion for the homeless population.

The Castleton communications professor earned the most votes of all Board of Aldermen candidates.

Donated land to be called Wolf Tree Wilderness Sanctuary.

Poultney area residents gathered recently to celebrate spring and Vermont’s maple treasures at MapleFest.

Latest anti-Trump rally in Rutland uses “Emperor’s New Clothes” fable as the theme.

Rutland duo works to restore family heirlooms back to their original state.

Mental health and substance abuse treatment facility expanding number of beds and programs, including culinary opportunities.

For three decades, the Merwin family has been creating and displaying art in Castleton.

The Neshobe School and Friends Relay for Life team was selected as the Nationwide Team of the Year.

Winterfest is taking over Rutland this Friday through Tuesday, featuring dozens of community events and activities.

Two VTSU professors sat down to discuss the changing attitudes toward cannabis and its uses.

Residents of the Poultney area have been coming to Perry’s Restaurant for 30 years, and they’re still coming.

Despite challenges, visiting nurses continue to be “neighbors helping neighbors.”

Churches in the town are about much more than just religion.

VTSU Castleton freshman is photographing professional sports teams including the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and New England Revolution.

History in Stories is an oral history project for residents in the Rutland area.

The club currently has more than 50 active members and meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Rutland

The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is taking gingerbread houses to a new level hosting the annual contest to see whose is best this year.

More than 90 students to perform at the Paramount in Rutland

Castleton residents braved chilly temps on Dec. 6 to attend the annual “Christmas in Castleton” event that featured a parade with you know who in it.

Rutland High School graduate Joe Ferris was always into government and always overachieving – and now he’s the leader of a city.

Student Government Association approves club after initial denial and pressure from a club member’s parent.

Grandson of the longtime owner of West Rutland’s iconic Mary’s Café keeps the business in the family.

Women share their business journeys in Vermont

Via Community News Service and VTSU-Castleton for the Mountain Times Eric Killorin, a Middlebury-based freelance photographer, is taking his craft to new heights by embracing AI technology and combining it with his own original pieces. He specializes in rural landscapes, vintage automobiles, portraits, and abandoned and environmental spaces. He uses a full-frame DSLR camera with […]

There’s no slowing down at 90 for Rutland resident Peter Chilos, who continues to work to make days easier and more fun for others.

Caring Canines Therapy Dogs of Southern Vermont visit locations across the region and will begin monthly sessions at the Fair Haven Free Library on Nov. 18.

“It’s everyday people doing heroic things, just by organizing together and giving.”

Bin Force One is a new Rutland-based business that offers trash bin sanitization and exterior cleaning for homes and businesses.

Vintage Market Days at the fairgrounds in Rutland saw streams of people hoping for the rare find or unique items for their collections and homes.

The Grammy-winning ’90s band Blues Traveler performed old hits, covers and new releases on Oct. 3

New Italian restaurant in Rutland offers spins on old classics and is named after the owner’s grandmother’s hometown in Italy.

The sculpture, revealed on Sept. 19, is dedicated to local health care workers who responded to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Students and professors from two Vermont State University schools went to Canadian Arctic last spring to collect ice and snow samples for studies – including a search for microplastics.

International Day of Peace is right around the corner on Sept. 21, where people around the world take part in various activities and organize events centered on the theme of “peace”.

Noel Sinozich has big plans for the community art resource

Many bakeries at Rutland’s fourth annual Whoopie Pie Festival were returning contestants for “best whoopie pie.”

As ash trees in Vermont face extirpation by the invasive emerald ash borer, residents come together to recognize the trees’ ecological importance and cultural history.

Mary Bride has been a secretary at Mill River Union High School since 1989 and students and colleagues say she’s basically the glue of the school.

Three Rutland area students are headed to Georgia next month to represent the area in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

Fair Haven annual fund-raiser leads to Duncan the dog serving as pet mayor of the town.

The Mill River marching band has a long history of excellence that current students and leaders are continuing.

Vermont State University adjunct professor Burnham Holmes is retiring after decades of inspiring students to learn to love writing.

In Randolph and Rutland, bowling centers are keeping up the sport — and the camaraderie it inspires.

Pre-K students at the Tinmouth Mountain School are learning traditional lessons in outdoor, natural classrooms as part of the Mill River Unified Union School’s Trailhead Initiative.

The Canadian students say they are frustrated by how tariffs affect their daily lives.

A long-time West Rutland artist uses granite and marble for his sculptures that are widely known and respected.

Rutland area residents took to the streets Thursday as part of nationwide protests of the Trump administration.

Vermont native and Olympic Rugby star Ilona Maher captivated the world with her athleticism, bronze medal and social media prowess. Now she is joined by her two sisters in a new podcast called “House of Maher.”

Rutland area residents who have struggled with addiction are writing their way to recovery in a unique workshop.

Two West Rutland High School musicians are gaining quite a local following, and they’re raising money for their senior class in the process.

A company with Rutland ties has developed a way to transform human urine into useable fertilizer in a process they refer to as “pee-cycling.”

Nanci Gordon is a longtime Rutland area DJ with a passion for the Beatles, and preaching.

The owner of the Rutland-based Funky Flies online store are creating wild skateboard decks and turning some into pet bowls featured on Chewy.com

Silas Loomis, who has been the Castleton constable since Richard Nixon was in the White House, is calling it quits and sharing lots of wild stories from his more than five decades in the position.

Wallingford area residents who fear the country is losing its democracy have been holding weekly rallies to raise awareness.

The two owners met playing softball and have been friends for around 30 years.

Steven Lulek has owned the Green Mountain Climbing Center in Rutland for more than two decades, but finding climbers these days is getting tougher, and he’s not sure why.

Poultney now has a space for residents and business to get work done or host meetings.

Poultney officials have taken action against two dogs in town accused of killing neighbors’ chickens.

The owners of Pine Grove organics cannabis dispensary are moving to downtown Brandon into a former restaurant space and expanding offerings.

For three decades, Special Effects salon in Castleton has been catering to locals, college students and Lake Bomoseen visitors.

Merchant’s Row in Rutland now has three thrift stores, offering thrifters lots of options.

Ted’s Pizza, a staple in Rutland for decades, has been sold to new owners after longtime owner Tony Romeo decided to retire.

The yoga routine of a Fair Haven woman sparked a business, aided by some like-minded friends.

Rutland has a new restaurant offering dishes from Venezuela, where co-owner Paola Nunez Sarmiento is from. She said she is proud to be offering a taste of home to the Rutland area.

Young Vermonters often decide to leave their small hometowns for jobs elsewhere, but siblings Martin and Whitney VanBuren decided to stay put and make a difference in Poultney.

Pam Arel couldn’t stay retired. The Castleton Free Library librarian has had a variety of careers, but loves her current role, in part because she loves kids. She recently sat down with report Emily Ely to talk about her life and her role among the books.

Terry Bergen was a psychology professor at Castleton University for four decades, but those in Poultney may know him more for his dojo in town. He sat down to chat about life as a black belt professor.

Voters in West Rutland on Town Meeting Day will decide whether to fund a $2.3 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant.

The Sparkle Barn, Wallingford’s artsy gift shop, has added an eye-popping “Bloom Room” event space and will soon be offering a mobile version.

Munger Road in Fair Haven will once again be maintained as a class-four town road after town officials recently cracked a six-decade mystery.

Toad’s Burger Bar in Poultney has become a go-to eatery for locals and a magnet for those passing through. Owners Andrew Breting and Caden Capman have been blown away by the success.

Former Rutland firefighter Ray Mooney now fills his days curating and sharing Rutland’s history through his Facebook page and YouTube videos.

Kenneth Hart is 104 years old and currently resides in The Pines nursing home in Rutland. He spoke about all the changes he’s seen in his life and what keeps him going.

Rutland Regional Medical Center has installed a Mamava lactation pod providing hospital workers and the public a comfortable, private place for mothers to pump.

Crumby the kitten was rescued by volunteers in Rutland and will be featured at halftime of Sunday’s annual Puppy Bowl on Animal Plant.

Hundreds of enthusiasts come every year in search of supernatural experiences.

Wingman of the Year, a company aiming to redefine dating shows, is coming to Rutland on Saturday for a live dating show.

Rutland County Pride co-founder and Executive Director William Fourney-Mills talks about the organization’s current programs, goals for the future and the atmosphere for the LGBTQIA+ community in Rutland.

Kayon Morgan, VTSU Castleton senior and NAACP chapter president, discusses the importance of the chapter, and the challenges faced, at a predominantly white institution.

Two Vermont business owners realized they not only shared a love of crypto trading but also merchandise with trend-driven, street-inspired designs.

For Castleton’s 10th Annual International Film Festival, filmmaker Jethro Waters visited campus for a Q&A after the screening of his film.

Andrew Breting graduated from Castleton University in 2017, but his love of the Castleton community inspired him to open multiple restaurants in the area.

Rutland local Nick Grandchamp has been in the punk scene for over 20 years—playing music, creating opportunities for the community to come together and doing his best to foster punk culture for the next generation.

Arwen Turner and Kara Hardman’s clothing brand, Thicket Adventure — featuring the plus-size Brecken hiking pant designed to fit all body shapes and sizes — recently hit its Kickstarter goal of $30,000 after only four days.

The Ride for Mental Health organization, started by Killington Mountain School student Pippa Scott, recently held an event to fundraise and start a conversation around mental health awareness.

The building now has sections for woodworking, pottery, a variety of glasswork, textiles, metal machining, welding, printing and metal engraving.