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BENNINGTON — Much has been written about Sonny’s Blue Benn Diner over the years. And why not: It’s every bit an essential part of Bennington as the battle monument that defines its skyline.
MANCHESTER — An area woman who had been reported missing a week ago and was the subject of an exhaustive search has been found alive.
BENNINGTON — Despite cancellation of its largest Oldcastle Theatre production of 2022, the Bennington Performing Arts Center is not experienci…
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BRATTLEBORO — Starting today, people can legally purchase marijuana from a retailer in Vermont.
BENNINGTON — In a first for Vermont, Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage and her team of prosecutors have filed a civil lawsuit …
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Scott Dikkers, the founding editor of The Onion, filled an auditorium with laughter by addressing his role in the avalanc…
RUTLAND — With shorter days and cooler nighttime temperatures, fall has arrived, ushering in one of nature’s most magnificent seasons. In Verm…
In March of this year, the Brattleboro Reformer ran a series of short articles from Senior Solutions to mark the 50th anniversary of the natio…
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End-of an-era approaches as the oldest shop in Bennington closes for good
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Bennington candidate for U.S. Senate charged with abuse order violation, sues multiple law authorities in response
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Convicted felon battles new charges in court for allegedly violating court orders
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Manchester woman missing more than a week found alive
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Police continue search for Anne M. Dickinson, 67, near Richville Road in Manchester
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SHUSHAN, N.Y. — The Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School is offering geoengineering and the hydrologic cycle, a workshop to explore the relationship between solar radiation management and the long-accepted water cycle of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — White River Junction VA Healthcare System and Veterans Benefits Administration are hosting a virtual town hall on Oct. 13, that will focus on the PACT Act.
MONTPELIER — Refugees making their home in Vermont will now be able to access in-state tuition rates at all Vermont State Colleges system institutions, thanks to an expansion of Act 166 of 2022. Act 166 updates residency policies to ensure that refugees making their home in Vermont can acces…
MANCHESTER — A forum featuring Republican candidates for congressional, legislative and statewide offices is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Manchester Community Library.
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network is putting together a day to promote racial equity and youth activism from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Statehouse in Montpelier.
BENNINGTON — Bennington Performing Arts Center, the home of Oldcastle Theatre Company, recently launched its fall season but also announced Monday that it is canceling its planned Christmas play.
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BENNINGTON — Franklin Lane won’t seem like a dimly lit city alley anymore once an ongoing town street enhancement project is completed.
MANCHESTER – Marley had been part of Karen Loomis and Tim Squire’s lives since he was 8 or 9 weeks old. A handsome 6-year-old black-and-white cat with a white vest, tiger-stripe spots, and a heart-shaped white pattern on his backside, he was named after reggae music legend Bob Marley.
POWNAL — Town Clerk Julie Weber knew she had qualified to become the first from Pownal certified by the Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association; she just didn’t know when that certification might arrive.
MANCHESTER — A forum featuring Republican candidates for congressional, legislative and statewide offices is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Manchester Community Library.
BRATTLEBORO — G.S. Precision was visited by U.S. Army Aviator Col. Justin L. Highley, commander of the Technology Development Directorate-Aviation, Systems Integration Directorate, out of Ft. Eustis, Va., leading the development and prototyping efforts for the military aviation enterprise.
POWNAL — The state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public meeting here Tuesday for users of the Pownal Fire District No. 2 public water system and Pownal residents.
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HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — The Hoosick Falls/ Tamarac Wildcats were relentless from the opening kick on Friday night. On what was senior night for …
BENNINGTON — Mount Anthony and Stratton Mountain School looked poised to enter halftime of Friday afternoon’s girls soccer game scoreless.
The Bulldogs are one of four undefeated teams prior to Week 5 kicking off. Facing a grueling Division I schedule week in and week out, they have shown the ability to win in a multitude of ways, a key component for any successful team. They sit atop Division I with a QPR (Quality Point Rating…
At the halfway point of the high school football season, Bennington County’s two teams look like title contenders in their respective divisions this fall.
RUTLAND — Burr and Burton field hockey jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over Rutland on Wednesday afternoon and cruised to a 4-0 victory.
Hoosick Falls’ Aiden Fleming led all golfers during Wednesday’s match with his round of 39, but that wasn’t enough as Saratoga Catholic left Hoosick Falls Country Club with a 3-2 victory over the Panthers.
WEST RUTLAND — Arlington girls soccer defeated West Rutland 3-2 on Wednesday.
Arlington boys soccer defeated Proctor 8-2 on Tuesday. Three Eagles tallied two goals in the win. Brooks Enzensperger got the scoring starter on an assist from Hunter McDermott.
DORSET — With just over 15 minutes remaining in Long Trail School’s game with Mount Saint Joseph Academy, the skies opened up over Dorset, and so did the Long Trail offense. With three goals in a span of 18 minutes in the second half, the Mountain Lions stormed back from a 2-0 halftime defic…
HOOSICK, N.Y. — The Hoosick Falls Panthers girls soccer team defeated Hoosic Valley 5-1 on Tuesday night behind a hat trick from Grace Houghton. Emma Waugh added two scores for the Panthers, and Hope Granger made four saves protecting the Hoosick Falls net.
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To the editor: Our Select Board is supposed to hold meetings this coming month on its desire to resurrect the old Bennington High School. In my opinion, this is a total waste of our town’s money. This unwise project shouldn’t burden the taxpayers of Bennington.
In March of this year, the Brattleboro Reformer ran a series of short articles from Senior Solutions to mark the 50th anniversary of the national Meals on Wheels program and tout its benefits throughout Windham County.
Rosh Hashanah is in the past. Yom Kippur is in the very near future, starting next week on Tuesday. Around the world, Jewish people will fast and pray. Yom Kippur is called the Day of Atonement, and it is the time for the faithful to repent, to atone for sins against God. On Yom Kippur, obse…
Lyme disease is often in the news these days, so by now, most people know at least the basics about how it is contracted, what to do if you get a tick bite, and how to avoid it. What about the other common tick-borne disease — anaplasmosis? The black-legged tick, also called the deer tick, c…
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