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Killington Resort announced Sept. 3 that tickets for the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup will be available for purchase starting Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. at killington.com. After a one-year hiatus for the installation of the Superstar Six chairlift, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will return to Killington over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29, 2026.

By Pat Wise MT: What steered your thoughts on the idea behind the three new signs? Turiello: One of the first things we did after closing was hire a graphic designer (Abbey/WavyGrape in Ludlow) and the four of us started brainstorming ideas. We knew Jones Donuts is a Rutland institution and a community staple, so it was really important for us to create a brand and signage that could live up to its reputation.

Dear Editor, A big thank you to Yama Ramen for hosting the Killington Active Senior Supper Club on Sunday, Aug. 30. It was a new culinary experience for many as we all enjoyed several appetizers and a main course prepared just for us. A special thanks to Lulu and her staff who made us feel welcome and explained the food as each course was served. For many of us it was a first, but it certainly won’t be the last. Thank you sincerely for providing the seniors with such a great experience.

Skip to main content Skip to footer Dear Editor, Hi folks, I’m not from the area, yet I did stick with it and read the entire piece regarding Mary Henry et al., included in your Aug. 26 edition. I did so because I respect the amount of work it takes to dig deeply into the details of a complex issue and produce a cogent piece of reporting. In the end, I’m seeing your handling was laudably neutral, as it should be. So? CHEERS to you! :) Tom Wilkas, New Preston, Connecticut Send Us An Email!

Dear Editor, The President is the President, and no tantrum is going to change that! There are over 400 Federal Agencies, and most have funding available for everything at random times. Orange man bad doesn’t fix anything. I will apply for everything, and whatever we get, move in that direction. There is no justification for actively serving military to be homeless. Repurpose an empty building, upgrade the electric and plumbing, and put a bunch of bunk beds in there.

By Monique Priestley Editor’s note: Monique Priestley (D, Bradford) is a Vermont State Representative serving on House Commerce & Economic Development. I support this week’s $17B Meta settlement and congratulate Attorney General Clark and her office for their work to see it through. I also know the office that just won this case is not staffed to keep winning. Companies are making money off addictive features and privacy abuses at a scale that dwarfs this settlement number.

By Amanda Johnson 168 York St. in Poultney is now home to a new fitness studio. It is a welcoming environment that offers a place for community members and citizens from neighboring towns to gather and explore various forms of health and fitness. Balanced Fitness Studio opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Aug. 29, and many community members came to celebrate the official opening.

By James Kent A Killington vacation rental company that was recently named a finalist for a global travel industry award has taken home one of the top prizes. Killington Mountain Homes has won the 2026 Skift IDEA Award in the Short-Term Rentals Property Management category for its “4.94 Advantage: The Excellence Pays Operating System,” an approach owners Holly and Dan George say is built around investing in employees, infrastructure and a consistently high-quality guest experience.

After the federal indictment, the state filed motions last week to dismiss its murder-related charges in the November 2024 killing By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger Federal prosecutors filed a new indictment charging two Massachusetts men with a capital crime in the fatal shooting of a Rutland man in 2024 in a case of mistaken identity. The prosecutors also submitted a notice that they do not intend to seek the death penalty as a possible punishment. The new indictment was filed Aug.

Donald J. Peck, age 92, of Pittsfield, VT, and South Yarmouth, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on April 6, 1934, in Amsterdam, NY and was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Helen Peck. He spent his early years in upstate NY before attending LeMoyne College in Syracuse. Later in life, after meeting his forever love, Patricia (Murphy) Peck, Don called both Vermont and Cape Cod his home.