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MONTPELIER — State officials didn’t mince words Tuesday when addressing the recent spike in COVID-19 cases: It’s a post-Thanksgiving surge, largely driven by unvaccinated people.
BENNINGTON — Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders officially signed on to co-sponsor a Senate bill to support research on and expanded access to i…
BENNINGTON — There’s been a noticeable uptick in gang-related violence in Bennington, and local, state and federal authorities are already for…
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When Charlie Braun arrived in Southern Vermont in the early 1970s, he set about building things — a home, a family and a community.
WEST DOVER — When skiers and riders flocked to mountains last winter to enjoy outdoor activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they needed gear.
The Adirondack Council has published a vision for the next three decades in the Adirondack Park.
BENNINGTON — A simmering dispute over the fairness of Village of North Bennington water bills sent to the town of Shaftsbury — and how the amo…
SHAFTSBURY — Add Shaftsbury to the list of Southern Vermont towns that has enacted a mask mandate to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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'Gang activity in Southern Vermont is real': Police ID in-roads from the Springfield, Mass., area
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Bennington mom receives donated car; Donations needed during record-high car prices
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BENNINGTON — A Bennington woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to causing the overdose death of another woman last January.
BENNINGTON — Bennington Postmaster John Harwood was awarded a temporary stalking protection order related to two incidents in which an irate customer confronted him about mail problems.
MONTPELIER — State officials didn’t mince words Tuesday when addressing the recent spike in COVID-19 cases: It’s a post-Thanksgiving surge, largely driven by unvaccinated people.
BENNINGTON — Leonard Forte, 80, is scheduled to appear in Bennington Criminal Court this February in front of Judge Cortland T. Corsones to determine whether he will be extradited to Vermont from his Florida home.
On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution met to discuss a new variant of COVID-19 known as omicron. This is not the first variant, and it won’t be the last. The development of variants is expected and predictable. Scientists have told…
BENNINGTON — Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders officially signed on to co-sponsor a Senate bill to support research on and expanded access to investigational drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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ARLINGTON — Mack Molding wants job seekers to experience by starting a career with the company.
MANCHESTER — History buffs will be pleased: The Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning welcomes John Delano for the final talk of a three-part series on the history of the Jamestown colony.
Schools all over the state stand to benefit from a new program announced by the the Agency of Education.
A local franchise just saw its ownership change hands — but the businesses stayed in the family.
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From the basketball court to the business field, few have distinguished themselves like Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman.
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The Bennington Martens fell to The Roc City Ravens 146-141 in overtime on Sunday. With seven seconds left and the Martens holding a three poin…
BENNINGTON — There’s a culture change happening inside Kates Gymnasium. For first year Mount Anthony boys varsity basketball head coach Hunter Stratton, everything starts with energy.
Cambridge girls basketball competed in the Delaware Academy Tip-Off Tournament over the weekend, going 0-2.
Hoosick Falls boys basketball won a couple games in the Lake George Tournament over the weekend. In Friday’s 71-40 victory over St. Lawrence, Jake Sparks led the charge with 26 points and added nine rebounds. Miles Smith was the other Panther to reach double digits, with 10 points.
BENNINGTON — After 32 straight Vermont state championships, it comes as no surprise that the Mount Anthony wrestling team is eager to return to action after COVID-19 forced last winter’s season to be canceled.
Hoosick Falls girls basketball opened its season in a big way on Wednesday night, defeating Granville 85-42.
On Tuesday, the Hoosick Falls bowling team opened their 2021-2022 season with a 5-0 win over Hoosic Valley at Hilltop Bowl.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — Conner Jones got things started for the Hoosick Falls boys basketball team on Wednesday night, driving hard to the left side of the lane and finishing through contact for the team’s first points of the season with just under 90 ticks gone off the clock.
The 2020-2021 Vermont High School winter sports season was delayed for more than a month because of the coronavirus.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — After a state championship run, Hoosick Falls field hockey players were honored with many league awards.
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BRATTLEBORO — That his name is Scott Sparks gives you much of what you need to know about him.
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This is a wonderful time and great opportunity to explore every Vermont village, town, city and organization encouraging interested applicants to step forward for a challenging leadership vetting. And for a short period can we agree to set aside the political class thereby allowing a full ex…
Seasons come and seasons go, but scammers are here to stay. Holiday season scams will be closely followed by winter scams, followed by Valentine’s Day scams. Entering the month of December brings a renewed effort by scammers. Here are two returning scams of the season.
The paper reports Peter Welch is running to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Patrick Leahy. We have had Leahy in the Senate since 1974—48 years, six terms—and it’s certainly time for a change. We don’t need a carbon-copy of Leahy replacing him in that seat.
BENNINGTON — For Vermont News & Media newspapers, as well as for an increasing number of daily papers around the country — especially in rural areas or with rural delivery customers — the switch to mail delivery is becoming a necessity to ensure financial viability to support local journ…
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