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DORSET – With just 19 graduating seniors, Long Trail School’s commencement on Friday offered an opportunity for students to tell their own personal stories of growth and gratitude.
BENNINGTON — A 15-year-old Shaftsbury girl is sitting in an adult prison cell at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility without contact…
BRATTLEBORO — State Sen. Kesha Ram-Hinsdale announced her withdrawal from the U.S. House race and endorsement of Senate President Pro Tem Becc…
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BURLINGTON — The prosecution and the defense say they believe there is no need currently for a mental health evaluation for a Windham County m…
BENNINGTON — Vermont’s primary election lineup is set after Thursday’s deadline for candidates to qualify for the Aug. 9 Democratic or Republi…
BENNINGTON — Artwork by a Bennington College grad guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a local teen has been part of an ongoing Senior S…
DORSET — “Nunsense II: The Second Coming” is the last production of the Dorset Players 94th season and the title, though coined decades ago, s…
BENNINGTON — A Shaftsbury teenager who was reported missing several days ago on social media was arrested Thursday on two counts of aggravated…
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SHAFTSBURY -- State Rep. David K. Durfee, D-Shaftsbury, announced that he is running for another term representing the Bennington-3 House district.
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MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott has appointed Nicholas Burnham of Hartland, Neal Hogan of Bennington, and Robert Patterson of Lincoln to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board.
BURLINGTON — The University of Vermont announced that the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester:
BENNINGTON — Arwen Turner, the executive director of Come Alive Outside, will be the next guest on Medical Matters Weekly at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. Come Alive Outside is a non-profit organization that inspires collaborative community systems and creates awareness, intention and opport…
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Village Farmers Market is opening three weeks earlier this year in an effort to offer more early-season fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally. For the fifth summer in a row, the market has grown with new farmers and crafters. This year’s additions inclu…
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BENNINGTON — Kitty Toll, a Democrat running for lieutenant governor, brought her campaign to downtown Bennington on Friday.
BENNINGTON — A proposed calendar for next school year in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union remains a work in progress.
MONTPELIER — The members of the Vermont Medical Society (VMS), American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter (AAPVT), Vermont Academy of Family Physicians (VTAFP), Vermont Psychiatric Association (VPA) and Vermont Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (VTACEP) are grieving…
BENNINGTON — Registration for United Counseling Service’s (UCS) 5th Annual Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash is now open. The race will take place on Saturday, November 5, at 9 a.m. at the Bennington Community Center (formerly the Rec Center) and is open for runners and walkers. Visit ucsvt.org/ev…
BENNINGTON — In preparation for this weekend’s Mayfest in downtown Bennington, Main Street will be closed to parking and traffic on Saturday from 4 Corners to Valentine Street, and School Street will be closed from Main Street to Pleasant Street.
BENNINGTON — A Bennington man who threatened police with a crossbow in March is now out on probation.
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BENNINGTON — If you are looking for something to do with part of your Saturday for the next few weekends, Ryan Rogge and Nick Pappas have an i…
SOUTH BURLINGTON — When the Burr and Burton defense needed a stop Thursday night against South Burlington, the Bulldogs got just that.
BRATTLEBORO — The Burr and Burton girls lacrosse team finished its regular season on a high note, defeating Brattleboro 16-5 on Thursday.
SPRINGFIELD — Mount Anthony softball ended its regular season with a win, defeating Springfield 9-8 on Thursday.
RUTLAND — Arlington’s Cannon Petry and Griff Briggs combined to toss five shutout innings as the Eagles defeated Mount St. Joseph 13-0 in five innings on Thursday.
RUTLAND — The Mount Anthony girls lacrosse team fell to Rutland 14-6 on Thursday.
BRATTLEBORO — The Mount Anthony boys lacrosse defense is locked in as the season nears its end. On Wednesday, the Patriots defeated Brattleboro 10-2 behind another stout defensive showing.
BRATTLEBORO — The Mount Anthony boys and Burr and Burton girls track teams claimed the Southern Vermont League A crowns on Tuesday.
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BENNINGTON — Mount Anthony softball celebrated its senior day with a 5-1 win over Otter Valley.
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The world has changed in a very short time. Suddenly all we seem to hear and read about are the divisions that separate us from one another, and how much we and the society we live in need to overcome it. It’s a cultural revolution, and diversity is its principal goal.
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…
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