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President Of Rutland Aldermen Says He’s Running For Mayor
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David Allaire,president of the Rutland City Board of Aldermen, says he wants to be the city’s next mayor.VPR News
In Vermont, Outcry Over Oxen
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A Facebook petition asking Green Mountain College to spare the school’s beloved oxen team from slaughter has racked up more than 30,000 signatures from all over the world. But school officials say they won’t change their mind.VPR News
Rutland’s Poorest Neighborhoods Suffer Most From Drug Problem
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Drug related crimes have escalated across Vermont – mostly because of a surge in heroin and prescription drug abuse. In the second part of our series, VPR’s Nina Keck reports for Rutland it’s the northwest part of the city that’s struggling most with drug-related crime.VPR News
Surge In Heroin And Prescription Drug Abuse In Vt. Towns
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Substance abuse problems cost the state millions every year in lost productivity, crime and health related expenses.VPR News
With First Dusting Of Snow, Killington Looks To New Season
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Killington resort got its first dusting of snow this week and the resorts’ new president hopes it’s a good omen for the upcoming season.VPR News
Rutland Neighborhood Meets To Deal With Teen’s Death
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City officials in Rutland say many local residents are still reeling from last week’s car crash that killed 17-year old Carly Ferro and injured her father and several others. To help encourage healing, the city is organizing a community meeting tonight where mental health counselors will be able to talk with neighbors who live or work near the crash site.VPR News
Rutland Mourns For Carly Ferro
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It was standing room only on Saturday at the Rutland Country Club as hundreds came to remember, laugh, cry, tell stories and say goodbye to Carly Jean Ferro, who was killed in a car accident last week.VPR News
Rutland Looks To Gain From Solar Investments
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Many in Rutland hope new investments in solar power will jump start the city’s economy.VPR News