A welcoming congregation

Saturday May 18, 2013 I would like to take the opportunity this week to share some news from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bennington. After a several-year process of study and reflection, we are pleased to announce that the Fellowship has recently been recognized as a Welcoming Congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association, meaning that we welcome the presence and Full Story
Morning Briefing -- Friday
Friday May 17, 2013 Friday, May 17 Clothing sale NORTH BENNINGTON -- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, on Houghton Street, will hold a clothing sale from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Outdoor Movie Night at Fisher ARLINGTON -- Bring a blanket! Full Story

Sgt. Thomas Crowe retires
Friday May 17, 2013 WINHALL -- After 42 years in law enforcement in Bennington County, Sgt. Thomas Crowe has announced his retirement, effective June 1. His last working day will be May 20. Crowe is currently with Winhall Police & Rescue in Bondville. Full Story

Bennington County Sheriff’s Dept.
Friday May 17, 2013 BENNINGTON -- Founded in 1781, The Bennington County Sheriff’s Department is headed by Sheriff Chad D. Schmidt, who was sworn in in Sept. 2009. The department includes: Captain Andrew Hurley; Lieutenants Jason Noblet and Steve Brookman; Investigator Robert Kalinowski; Office Manager Jude Shaughnessy; Administrative Assistant Full Story

Shaftsbury state police barracks
Friday May 17, 2013 SHAFTSBURY -- The Shaftsbury barracks of the Vermont State Police provides primary law enforcement for 12 towns in Bennington County: They also provide support and back-up assistance on request to the Bennington and Manchester police departments. The barracks are located at 96 Airport Road. Full Story

Morning Briefing -- Thursday
Thursday May 16, 2013 Thursday, May 16 Spring concert at MAU BENNINGTON -- The Mount Anthony Music Department will present spring concerts: The MAUHS Choirs, directed by Lynn Sweet, will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. in the MAU auditorium. The concert will feature the MAU Choir, Chamber Choir and Da Capos. Full Story

Morning Briefing -- Wednesday
Wednesday May 15, 2013 Wednesday, May 15 Benedict Arnold program MANCHESTER -- At 7 p.m., professor Paul Andriscin will give a presentation about Benedict Arnold at the First Congregational Church. Andriscin, a history professor at Castleton State College, will talk about Arnold, who was an American Revolutionary War general but defected to the British Army in 1780. Full Story

Communication and Violence
Wednesday May 15, 2013 On Dec. 19, 2012, after a long day, I allowed my children to watch a little TV rather than doing our regular after school chore routine. My 4-year-old turned on the TV and started playing. As I sat there unwinding from the day, I began to realize that what was being reported on the news was yet another school shooting. Full Story

SVMC PET unit receives ACR reaccreditation
Wednesday May 15, 2013 BENNINGTON -- The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently reaccredited Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s (SVMC) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) unit. This three-year recognition means that physicians and patients can trust SVMC to provide quality imaging for patient care. Full Story

Community Calendar This Week
Monday May 13, 2013 Monday, May 13 Elks hosts bingo BENNINGTON -- Every Monday, the Bennington Elks hosts bingo. There will be a $1,000 jackpot and 31 games for $13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. The Bennington Elks is located at 125 Washington Ave. ’Penny-a-Page’ Read-a-Thon CAMBRIDGE, N. Full Story

Meetings This Week
Monday May 13, 2013 Monday, May 13 Bennington Select Board Bennington Fire Facility, 130 River St., multi-purpose room, third Floor Agenda: 5 p.m.: Executive session (second floor conference room): Interviews. Agenda: 6 p.m.: Minutes of April 22, May 2; warrants; citizens; animal control ordinances; Morgan Spring emergency generator purchase; set water and sewer budget Full Story

Morning Briefing
Saturday May 11, 2013 Calendar Saturday, May 11 Letter Carriers Food Drive BENNINGTON -- The National Association of Letter Carriers holds its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive today. Many area food shelves are reporting an increase in demand. Donations to this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive will go to the food shelves at BROC- Community Action in Full Story

Mount Anthony Union High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll
Friday May 10, 2013 BENNINGTON -- Mount Anthony Union High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll follows: PRINCIPAL’S HONORS: GRADE 9 - Erika Burgess, Connor Bushee, Jacob D’Amour, Dyllan Fletcher, Brenden Hay, Bethany Hojnowski, Asuka Kosaki, Adelard Lefebvre, Kelsey Sherman, Lauren Volpi, Rosie West. Full Story

Morning Briefing -- Friday
Friday May 10, 2013 Friday, May 10 ’Swing into Spring’ for BPI BENNINGTON -- Bennington Project Independence, adult day service, and our tournament sponsor The Bank of Bennington invite the public to "Swing into Spring" at the Mount Anthony Country Club for the second annual BPI Golf Tournament. Full Story

Community Briefs
Friday May 10, 2013 CAT-TV Open House on May 14 BENNINGTON -- Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV) will hold an Open House presentation on Tuesday, May 14, beginning at 6 p.m. CAT-TV operates the area’s local Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels, while providing access and training for local citizens to make use of those channels. Full Story