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The Senate has approved Democrats' big election-year economic package. The legislation is less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic goals. But it embodies deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing big corporations. Debate…
BRATTLEBORO — Volunteers from New Chapter helped others from the Connecticut River Conservancy to clear away brush on Depot Street on Thursday…
BENNINGTON — Local police have identified and released a photograph of the suspected shooter in Wednesday’s homicide on Pleasant Street, descr…
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BRATTLEBORO — A man accused of sexual assault at a nudist beach in Wilmington is being held without bail.
BENNINGTON — The victim in a Bennington homicide on Wednesday morning has been linked by police to a Springfield kidnapping case in late July …
BENNINGTON — The Select Board will consider leasing land at the former town landfill off Houghton Lane for a solar array covering 21 acres of …
NEWFANE — Due to a calculating error, the municipal tax rate on bills already in property owners' hands was wrong.
BENNINGTON — The Bennington Select Board will meet on Monday at 5 p.m. — note the time change — for a site visit to the new Rail Trail before …
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 delivered thank you cards to Purple Heart recipients on Aug. 5 in advance of Purple Heart Day at The Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington.
These animals are available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Center at 1779 Vermont Rt. 7A in Arlington. For more information, call (802) 375-2898 or visit https://2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/.
SHAFTSBURY — A $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate Hero, a Morgan quarter horse cross who was last seen in North Bennington on Aug. 2.
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BENNINGTON -- Bennington Community Theater is holding auditions for Slideshow — an evening of short plays directed by Jennifer Jasper (Fully Committed and Love Travels Fast).
ARLINGTON -- The Bennington Chapter of UVM Extension Master Gardeners is hosting Which, Why and How, a season-relevant talk on seed saving for next year’s garden. The presentation on Aug. 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. will provide an introduction into some of the reasons people choose to save their o…
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POWNAL — State police said a Bennington teen escaped serious injury when the car he was driving was totaled after the vehicle hydroplaned during a downpour and left Route 7.
We all know examples of palindromes: taco cat, racecar, kayak, Hannah. A palindrome is a word that, when spelled backward, is the same word. Today, however, I want to delve into the bizarre world of the semordnilap. Get your word-nerd glasses on and push them up the bridge of your nose, beca…
BENNINGTON — Gen. John Stark’s sword is back where it belongs, and the town is set to commemorate the 1777 Battle of Bennington with multiple events next week, culminating with the annual parade on Aug. 14.
With the Aug. 9 primaries fast approaching, Vermont News & Media sent a questionnaire out to candidates with three questions: 1) What qualifications make you the best candidate for this office? 2) What are the three most important issues or challenges going forward and how would you addr…
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BENNINGTON — The delivery of high-speed internet service to Starr Volkmer of Bennington was celebrated Thursday afternoon by the Southern Vermont Communication Union District and its partner in expanding service throughout the county, Consolidated Communications.
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NORTH BENNINGTON — The Golden Stick Wiffle Ball regional tournament came to town on Saturday, featuring seven teams from around New England.
The 2022 Vermont News & Media female athlete of the year did a little bit of everything for her Arlington Eagles this past school year.
BENNINGTON — Temperatures in the area are still regularly approaching 90 degrees but at least one man already has his mind on this winter, and more specifically snowshoeing.
MANCHESTER— Manchester Country Club, one of southern Vermont’s premier golf courses, will host the 2022 New England Junior Amateur Invitational Aug. 8-10.
BENNINGTON — Mount Anthony track and field enjoyed copious amounts of success this spring, thanks in large part to three senior athletes.
BENNINGTON — The Bennington Little League 8 and under baseball team finished its season scorching hot, winning its two final tournaments of the season and winners of nine consecutive games.
It was a year full of touchdowns, tackles, pins and saves for the 2022 Vermont News & Media male athlete of the year. He excelled on the gridiron, wrestling mat and lacrosse field.
BENNINGTON — For all students interested in playing football for Mount Anthony Union High School, there will be a player/parent meeting and equipment handout Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. on the Spinelli visitor bleachers.
The following is a list of Saturday’s race results at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
BENNINGTON — Elyse Altland is a lethal goal scorer on the lacrosse field. The Mount Anthony Patriots midfielder knows how to put the ball in the back of the net, and made that a habit this spring.
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I’m old enough that I can remember when making an appointment with a doctor was simple. You’d telephone the office, set a date, write it on your calendar and show up at the appointed time.
Vermont has been experiencing a summer of uncertainty — with many feeling that our core rights and values are on the line. Whether from a hostile federal judiciary eliminating fundamental rights, or here at home as we see an increase in gun violence, uneven progress on law enforcement accoun…
Problematic alcohol use in older adults is something of a hidden issue. We often think of substance use problems as an issue that starts in adolescence or young adulthood, but this doesn’t apply to everyone. In fact, alcohol use in those over 60 has been increasing for the past two decades, …
We bring our big water bottle in from the truck, and the nice waitress goes off to fill it up. We are sitting in a corner booth, and I am fidgeting with an LAX parking receipt, watching my 12-year-old son demolish a short stack of pancakes from his plate, at a place called the Blue Dolphin Diner.
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