Stratton

Timely panel to talk journalism, media

Stratton- The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural symposium, “Civic Discourse and Journalism,” a timely and dynamic panel event taking place on Tuesday, June 24, from 10 am to 12 pm at Stratton Mountain Resort.
This two-hour symposium will bring together...

Local towns receive AOT grants

VERMONT- The Vermont Agency of Transportation has announced more than $5.7 million in municipal awards through federally-funded programs. AOT received applications for projects that totaled more than $11 million.
The recipients include Jamaica, bank stabilization on Goodaleville Road;...

Arts and holiday cheer to be on display at Stratton hall

STRATTON - Alongside associates Darlene Rutnik, Susan Belgard-Marquis, and Karen Saben, Lorraine Weeks-Newell has been busy planning and organizing the Holiday Artists’ Expo, presented by The Stratton Parsonage. The event takes place at the Stratton Town Hall on Friday, November 29, and Saturday...

Sibilia

Sibilia cruises to reelection, focuses on Speaker race

DOVER- While the political landscape in Vermont may have changed dramatically Tuesday evening, independent candidate for the Windham-2 House district Laura Sibilia sailed to victory with 1,572 votes in an uncontested race.
Sibilia recently announced her decision to run for Speaker of the...

Sarah Dietl talks with a reporter after the attack. Screenshot from WNYT-TV13

Bear involved in backyard attack will be euthanized if found

WINHALL - State wildlife officials are in the process of trying to locate a bear that attacked a woman in Winhall last week. If found, the bear will be euthanized.
The attack happened on Wednesday, November 2. Sarah Dietl, 43, was attacked by a sow in the yard of her condo, which is in a...

Stratton spending $8.9 million

STRATTON- Stratton Mountain is investing $8.9 million in capital improvements for the 2022-2023 season, enhancing multiple facets of the guest and employee experience, beginning with new mountain bike trails for summer 2022. Work crews started breaking ground in various locations around the...

Wardsboro’s internet speeds are expected to rise from 80 Mbps to six Gbps, the equivalent of 6,000 Mbps. File Photo

Comcast to provide fiber service in Wardsboro, Stratton

WARDSBORO - On Tuesday, Comcast announced it will expand its fiberoptic network to five new towns, including Wardsboro and Stratton, in the coming months. The company will also expand its network farther into Jamaica, which it currently serves part of.
In a statement released Tuesday,...

Teamwork and true grit on display during Tough Mudder

STRATTON - This year’s Tough Mudder saw a new array of challenging obstacles. The event is not a competition, but rather a chance for people to embrace the uncomfortable and work as a team. Participants help their teammate summit the “Everest” obstacle. Teammates become temporary...