Lyn Des Marais is often asked about what plant should be planted where. Let’s start with the basics: hardiness zones of plants and shrubs, soil type, water needs, and the amount of sunlight needed are key facts to know before you plant.
Day: August 17, 2022
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region in search of nominations for the Board of Directors
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in its communities, is seeking engaged residents for appointment to its Board of Directors.
Justin Comes busts out for back-to-back wins at Devil’s Bowl
With dry-slick conditions underneath him, Comes marched forward from the 17th starting position to make an authoritative statement for the win. Comes also scored the Charlie LaDuc “Hard Charger” bonus for gaining a race-high 16 positions.
802 Opportunity Grant to offer free college tuition to Vermonters
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) are expanding a program to provide Vermonters with a debt-free college degree.
Harmon Franklin Thurston, 96, Shoreham
SHOREHAM—Harmon Franklin Thurston passed away on August 3, 2022, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vermont. He was a fun, energetic, generous man devoted to his family, friends, and employees who influenced and touched many people throughout his life. He was born March 4, 1926, on the family farm in North Rumford, Me, to Lee Joel Thurston and […]
Evelyn Martha Nickerson, 95, Brandon
BRANDON— Evelyn Martha Nickerson, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022, at her home in Brandon. Evelyn was born in Rochester on October 17, 1926. She was the daughter of John and Maidie (Fuller) Austin. She grew up in Rochester and Brandon, where she received her early education and graduated from Brandon High […]
Burton “Burtie” Cole, 68, Leicester
LEICESTER — Burton “Burtie” Daniel Cole, 68 passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Porter Medical Center Hospital, Middlebury. The son of Burton H. and Jeanette (Desabrais) Cole, he was born in Middlebury on February 22, 1954. Burtie grew up on the family dairy farm and was a lifelong farmer. He received his early education […]
Questions abound following new arrest for Shane Bartshe
On the evening of Friday, August 12, Bartshe was arrested again, this time for disorderly conduct, after placing a chair in the middle of Route 7/Franklin Street. Brandon Police were able to peacefully detain Mr. Barthse, who has a history of violence, including a recent incident with Rutland City Police that left two officers injured.
Sudbury’s Kayleigh Davenport conquered the world’s longest horse race
The Derby is a 1,000km (621.37 miles) trek through northern Mongolia designed to mimic the horse messenger system established by Genghis Khan nearly 800 years ago in 1224.
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