Rutland Herald Community News for Sept. 8, 2026
MIDDLEBURY — Vermont students will take center stage at a free Constitution Day celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.
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Vt. community celebrates Labor Day
NORTHFIELD — Thousands of people took part in the town’s Labor Day celebration over the weekend, an event organizers say is focused on building community.
Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union Board talks substitute incentive program, other budget items
The Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union School Board said it would like to pilot a substitute teacher incentive program to increase participation from its substitute pool.
Boys soccer squads make their mark
There’s a reason teams play to win in the regular season that has nothing to do with bragging rights, padding individual stats or boosting momentum-fueled confidence.
Calabrese cruises to win in Vermont 200
WEST HAVEN — Brian Calabrese has competed at several racetracks during his 2026 campaign, but for the last few weeks his focus has centered on one event in particular. A
Weekend Roundup: BBA rolls in opener vs. Middlebury
MANCHESTER — The Burr and Burton Academy football team has state championship hopes this year and it started the regular season in dominant fashion, beating Middlebury 49-0 Saturday night at
At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Dale Sanders started last Sept. 6 in
‘Lightspheres on Their Way’: Burlington’s Lily Seabird mesmerizes on expansive new album
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‘Throughlines’ at the Kent: ‘a unique sense of shared roots and different perspectives’
Hudak, Papazian, and Versweyveld are three of the 20 Vermont artists showcased in “Throughlines,” the 20th Art at the Kent exhibition at the landmark Kents’ Corner State Historic Site in
Start-Up Rutland relaunches
Start-Up Rutland is retooling with the aim of starting up businesses that stay in Rutland.
Capitol Beat: Welch proposes BAD DEAL Act
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch and U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, an Illinois Democrat, said this week they will introduce the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act
Killington officials offer assurances to town
KILLINGTON — The town’s leaders say they’re confident that cash flow issues are being addressed and that the state’s questions about Killington’s tax increment financing district will be satisfied.
Writing on the Hall: Long timelines
If you’re my age and you’re local, you spent a defining chunk of your youth hearing about the new mall that was going to be built and wondering if it
Couple's love story 40 years in the making
Some say love at first sight is only found in Hollywood movies, a feeling of electricity that shoots through the body with just the touch of a finger.
Business briefs for Aug. 29, 2026
The Bank of Bennington recently hired Ryan McKenna as the bank’s assistant vice president controller.
Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Walter John Coates
Vermont tastes in poetry vary. Everybody loves Robert Frost, but unrhymed free verse and other modern variations are an acquired taste for many. Although humorous Green Mountain doggerel makes us
OV holds off Harwood, 5-4
BRANDON — The Otter Valley and Harwood field hockey teams met in a season opener for the second straight season on Saturday, but the two games were far from the
Roundup: Crane nets winner in RHS debut
EAST MONTPELIER — Every underclassman hopes to make an early impact when they get their chance on the varsity level.
Phantoms capture win over Otters
PITTSFORD — Most of Proctor knows about Ward Outslay. He has been a prolific middle school basketball player showcasing his talent in the Bob Ward Tournament, named for his grandfather.
Sweet signage
Howard Stickney, left, of H. Stickney III Trucking & Excavating in Florence, and Andrew Lassen, an employee of Wood & Wood Sign Systems of Waitsfield, install new signage at Jones
By any other name
Hibiscus syriacus, also known as the Rose of Sharon, blooms on the front lawn of Rutland Middle School recently. The hardy ornamental flower bushes grow up to 8 feet tall
Waning season
Sharon Denton, of Brandon, picks blueberries Wednesday at Mother’s Meadow Blueberry Farm on McConnell Road in Brandon. The sweet season ends Sunday.
Hopping Hobbs
Hobbs, owned by Jaimi Vadja, catches a flying disk Tuesday at the Rutland Regional Medical Center Dog Park.
Barre Opera House announces 2026-2027 season
The Barre Opera House is set to present another season of performances by nationally and internationally known artists traveling to the Granite City’s historic stage.