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MANCHESTER — The receipts are in, and Manchester’s fiscal 2022 local option tax revenue topped expectations by more than $350,000.
MANCHESTER — The receipts are in, and Manchester’s fiscal 2022 local option tax revenue topped expectations by more than $350,000.
MANCHESTER — To run or to walk? That’s the dilemma several seniors on the Burr and Burton track team are faced with after the recent announcem…
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BRATTLEBORO — Before resigning and securing a severance package, outgoing Town Manager Yoshi Manale received a different package — one that co…
BRATTLEBORO — Before resigning and securing a severance package, outgoing Town Manager Yoshi Manale received a different package — one that co…
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A gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon and killed 14 children and a teacher, Gov. Greg Abbott said a…
BENNINGTON — The Select Board is lobbying hard to keep the blue-and-gold lighting at the Bennington Battle Monument in support of Ukraine duri…
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STRATTON -- Thanks to a matching grant from the Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation, the Stratton Foundation’s $100,000 ‘Head-to-Toe’ program supported hundreds of children throughout the year with basic necessities.
BENNINGTON -- Critically acclaimed, award-winning authors and faculty of the Bennington Writing Seminars will host Writers Reading, a hallmark evening reading series during the MFA program's summer residency from June 2-10. All readings are free and open to the public virtually via Zoom.
BENNINGTON — Bennington town offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
BENNINGTON — Two middle school students from the Hiland Hall School were recently recognized for their work at school.
MONTPELIER — The Community College of Vermont (CCV) will hold its 2022 commencement ceremony at Norwich University’s Shapiro Field House in Northfield on June 4. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. More than 450 students will be awarded associate degrees.
BENNINGTON — The Mount Anthony Visual and Performing Arts Departments will present an Evening of the Arts on Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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BENNINGTON — A Bennington man who threatened police with a crossbow in March is now out on probation.
ARLINGTON — An Arlington resident faces up to five years in prison after being cited for alleged bigamy.
WILMINGTON — A controversial project to allow lodging again at 34 Look Road was approved by the Development Review Board in a 3-1 decision.
BRATTLEBORO — With Yoshi Manale leaving less than six months into the job of town manager, community members are saying they’ll miss his fresh perspective.
BENNINGTON — Vermont law enforcement, including the Bennington Police and Bennington County law enforcement, will be participating in the national campaign Click It or Ticket beginning today and continuing through June 5. Click It or Ticket (CIOT) is a national seat belt enforcement mobiliza…
PERU -- A homeowner in Peru contacted police on Thursday to report a bullet found lodged in a wall inside their residence.
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BRATTLEBORO — The Mount Anthony boys and Burr and Burton girls track teams claimed the Southern Vermont League A crowns on Tuesday.
Funplex Funpark Modified Feature Results (30 laps): 1) Andy Bachetti, 2) Brian Berger, 3) Kyle Armstrong, 4) Brett Haas, 5) Eddie Marshall, 6) Keith Flach, 7) L.J. Lombardo, 8) Bobby Hackel, IV, 9) Kenny Tremont Jr., 10) Marc Johnson, 11) J.R. Heffner, 12) Kolby Schroder, 13) Wayne Jelley, 1…
BENNINGTON — Mount Anthony softball celebrated its senior day with a 5-1 win over Otter Valley.
BENNINGTON — The Mount Anthony girls tennis program is trending in the right direction. If Tuesday’s match against Brattleboro is any indication, the future looks bright for the Patriots.
WOODSTOCK — It took a week, but Burr and Burton boys lacrosse picked up a win over Woodstock on Monday.
RUTLAND — Mount Anthony girls tennis defeated Rutland 4-3 on Monday. The singles made the difference in the win.
ST JOHNSBURY — A strong defensive effort from the Mount Anthony boys lacrosse team led the Patriots to a 12-2 road win over St. Johnsbury on Monday afternoon.
BENNINGTON — Mount Anthony boys tennis showed improvements in its match against Rutland on Monday.
BENNINGTON — Woodstock girls lacrosse put together a four-goal run midway through the second half to separate itself from Mount Anthony on Monday afternoon at Vets Home Field.
MANCHESTER — To run or to walk? That’s the dilemma several seniors on the Burr and Burton track team are faced with after the recent announcement from the Vermont Principals Association (VPA) that the Division II state track and field meet will take place June 3 at Burlington High School, the same day as BBA’s commencement.
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I was fortunate to meet the Mahar family early in my 30-plus years in Bennington. Though it took a while, the process was an evolving experience of welcoming grace over several years. It continues to this day, with his grandchildren emerging as real friends with real contributions to the wor…
I have been starting my column in pretty much the same way for the last two years. I will continue as long as the omicron variants threatened our normality. The state and federal mask mandates have pretty much lapsed. Unfortunately, another omicron variant is making waves in Vermont and else…
Democracy in a small town is democracy at its best. You can speak to a Select Board member on the street or at the grocery store to ask questions, discuss issues of concern, or make suggestions. You don’t need an appointment to talk to town staff — you can call us, email us, or simply stop i…
I appreciate Gov. Phil Scott ordering the beautiful blue and gold lights that illuminate the Bennington Battle monument showing our solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The new lighting is a perfect tribute to the heroes fighting to protect their homeland from Putin’s immoral war.