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ARLINGTON — A former Vermont State Police trooper who resigned from the force after being investigated for social media comments supporting the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection is a candidate for the Arlington School Board.
POWNAL — Longtime town official Ronald Bisson resigned from the Select Board and the Planning Commission Saturday after apologizing for a comm…
BENNINGTON — The Bennington homelessness crisis didn’t happen overnight. Solutions won’t happen any faster, either.
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BENNINGTON — The annual Town Meeting Day ballots for Bennington County came into focus Monday, with candidates meeting the Jan. 24 deadline to…
WILMINGTON — After approving financing last year to construct the Public Safety Facility, voters knew a bigger increase in taxes would be on its way.
BENNINGTON — A retired attorney and advocate from Bennington will tell Vermont legislators that reproductive freedom is an essential human rig…
POWNAL — The town of Pownal and its Select Board members are fighting back against claims by former town Health Officer Leo Haggerty that he w…
POWNAL — The Select Board on Thursday outlined a new plan for dealing with a town hall project that has gone $200,000 over estimates and the e…
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ARLINGTON — A former Vermont State Police trooper who resigned from the force after being investigated for social media comments supporting the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection is a candidate for the Arlington School Board.
BENNINGTON — Capt. Hal Friday has been named as the Director of Emergency Services for the Vermont Wing (VTWG) of the Civil Air Patrol.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — The deadline to join a class-action lawsuit over PFOA chemical contamination in the village and surrounding area is today.
We are very fortunate at this stage in the pandemic to have several medications that can prevent COVID-19 or prevent an infection from getting worse. Knowing who’s best suited to receive each and when can be complex. Here’s a rundown of the medications that are available now and the details …
WEST DOVER — A passerby reported a house fire at Someday Road on Monday morning.
MILWAUKEE — Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders was inducted into the hall of fame. Sort of.
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BENNINGTON — Southwestern Vermont Health Care will host a special children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds this week.
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BENNINGTON — The Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation has announced the appointment of Suzanne Anair as senior gifts officer. Until recently, Anair was the administrator of the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation (CLR) in Bennington, which is currently owned by Allaire Health…
MONTPELIER — Hundreds of Vermonters plan to rally for a virtual Mental Health Advocacy Day on Jan. 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mental health organizations, peers, family members, and advocates will call on Vermont leaders and legislators to support mental health and inform them that “Now…
BENNINGTON — The Bennington homelessness crisis didn’t happen overnight. Solutions won’t happen any faster, either.
BENNINGTON — Grants are now available to support innovative youth programs in Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury and Woodford through the Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth at the Vermont Community Foundation.
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Rutland — The Bennington Martens staved off a furious comeback attempt by the Worcester Majors on Saturday, winning 107-102 over the Majors in…
Long Trail boys basketball defeated perennial Division IV contender Proctor 65-37 on Friday.
Hoosick Falls boys basketball lost 50-33 to Mechanicville on Friday. It was a tough, physical game but the Panthers were unable to generate enough offense.
Burr and Burton girls basketball got back in the win column with its 59-20 win over Woodstock on Saturday.
Arlington girls basketball defeated Mill River 64-35 on Saturday. Sidney Herrington led the Eagles attack with 22 points. Taylor Wilkins (16), Molly Briggs (12) and Katrina Gordon (10) all reached double digits in the win, as well.
DORSET — Long Trail girls basketball lost a close battle to Bellows Falls 48-42 on Saturday. The Mountain Lions forced the game to overtime, but were unable to come away with their second win of the season in a hard-fought battle.
HOOSICK, N.Y. — Thursday was senior night for the Hoosick Falls bowling team as they hosted Berlin at the Barbecue Recreation. The team honored its five seniors: Colin King, Brody Mullen, Riley Hayes, Ethan Yonconish, and Jamie Haviland with a win over Berlin. The Panthers won by a score of …
BEIJING — Five athletes with Southern Vermont ties have reached the mountaintop of winter sports — the Olympic Games.
MANCHESTER — From the opening face off the puck bounced the Bulldogs way in a commanding victory, triumphing over the Missisquoi Valley Thunderbirds in a 5-1 thrashing at Riley Rink.
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BENNINGTON — United Counseling Service of Bennington County prides itself on offering employees a chance “to be part of something bigger.”
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“I don’t take responsibility at all,” former President Donald Trump blamed his administration’s lagging ability to test Americans for the coronavirus outbreak, insisting instead — without offering evidence — that fault lies with his predecessor, Barack Obama.
It is important to ensure the doors of our justice system remain open to those who’ve been harmed, including those harmed by wrongful government action. The civil court system is how we solve disputes, how we keep society peaceful and ordered. It is how Vermonters access justice.
As much as I love the movies, I don’t care much about the personal lives of moviemakers. I think that actors owe the public a good performance. That’s what we pay our money for and that, it seems to me, is all they are really obligated to provide. The Kardashian aspect of show business: marr…
The latest report on The State of Vermont’s Children adds to the cacophony of alarm bells concerning the care and education of our youngest citizens, especially since the onset of the pandemic.
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