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MANCHESTER — Everton Brownie, his wife Viris, and his family emigrated to Vermont from Jamaica over 18 years ago. They own the Jamerican Cuisine Food Truck, cooking authentic, home-style Jamaican and Caribbean comfort food, in the Orvis parking lot in Manchester.
TOWNSHEND — Those warm spring Vermont days hearken back to childhood memories of climbing up a tree, going higher and higher, testing your lim…
BENNINGTON — Ed Maroney is sure there will be some emotional moments when the expected sale of Willy’s Variety becomes final, marking the end …
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Taking to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook with early-morning posts, Gov Phil Scott touted his accomplishments as governor and announced “there…
BENNINGTON — Alexander Mahar, who died Monday, is being remembered for his kindness, devotion to family and friends, and unflagging community spirit.
MANCHESTER — Lu French had a saying: “If you want something done right, ask the busiest person you know.”
MANCHESTER — It was the Republicans’ turn to argue their case on Monday, as U.S. Senate candidate Christina Nolan and U.S. House hopeful Erick…
MONTPELIER — State Health Commissioner Mark Levine said Tuesday he is unaware of any “dire circumstances” of parents struggling to find baby f…
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MONTPELIER — Secretary of State Jim Condos issued a reminder that Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for major party (Democratic, Republican and Progressive) candidates to file to appear on the ballot for the upcoming August 9 primary elections.
Vermont National Guard members will have access to more full tuition benefits at any in-state college for undergraduate degree, or graduate degrees at the University of Vermont resident rate, following the Legislature’s passage of HR 517 on May 9.
BENNINGTON — The Walloomsac Riverwalk will be getting some long-awaited improvements. With the recent grant approval by the state Downtown Transportation Fund, the Town will now have the extra resources it needs to help widen and improve lighting on the path, and connect it to the new Rail-t…
Students from Arlington High School’s Memorial Anti Racism Commission (AMARC) worked on a mural for the outside of the school on Monday with the help of RiseUP, a Connecticut nonprofit that helps communities create inclusive public art.
BENNINGTON — Bennington College announced the selection of Pulitzer Prize winning poet Jericho Brown as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2022. The faculty speaker will be Elena Demyanenko, a faculty member in dance. The senior student speaker will be Sofia Pacheco Pardo ‘22.
The pollinators at Terry's Orchard on Houghton Lane in Bennington are busy at work amidst apple trees in full bloom.
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BENNINGTON — A 37-year-old man told authorities he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl “because I love her.”
DORSET — There will be a primary for the Bennington-Rutland seat in the Vermont House of Representatives, as Liz Ruffa announced Monday she will seek the seat presently held by Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan.
BENNINGTON — In an $8.3 billion budget, $390,000 might not seem like a lot of money. If you do the math, it works out to about 0.005 percent of the fiscal 2023 spending plan approved by the Vermont Legislature on Thursday and sent to Gov. Phil Scott for approval.
BENNINGTON — Burger King fans are a step closer to the return of charbroiled patties.
SHAFTSBURY — It’s a harbinger of summer on par with newly busy golf courses and ice cream stands: Heavy trucks, workers in hardhats and reflective vests reminding you to slow down, and orange cones and road work signs.
The North Adams police chief says a recent lawsuit "does not accurately portray the events it purports to describe." Those events? A claim that officers subjected a city resident, now deceased, to unlawful entry and excessive force.
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BENNINGTON — Despite Mount Anthony lacrosse’s 19-9 loss to Woodstock on Tuesday, co-coach Paul Reif believes his team is reaching its potentia…
BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro baseball swept Mount Anthony in a doubleheader on Tuesday.
BRATTLEBORO — Mount Anthony softball earned a 5-1 win at Brattleboro on Tuesday behind a big day at the plate from Grace Kobelia. The Patriots infielder had two RBIs on two hits, including a double.
ARLINGTON — Cannon Petry and Cosby Lux combined for six RBIs in Arlington baseball’s 13-3 home win over West Rutland on Tuesday.
The following are race results from Saturday, May 14 at Lebanon Valley Speedway.
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. — The Mount Anthony track and field team continued its season on Saturday competing in the Dr. Jack V. Irion Queensbury Invitational.
RUTLAND — Mount Anthony baseball earned a 10-5 win over Rutland on Saturday. Tanner Bushee drew the start and snagged the win for the Patriots, striking out six over four innings of work.
RUTLAND — Mount Anthony boys lacrosse won an emotional match against Rutland on Friday 8-5.
BENNINGTON — Elyse Altland tallied five goals in a dominant 21-0 Mount Anthony girls lacrosse win over Wahconah on Saturday afternoon. It was another strong showing for Altland, who surpassed 100 career goals during her career as she powered the Patriots to a win.
BENNINGTON — Burr and Burton swept Mount Anthony in boys tennis play on Saturday.
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BRATTLEBORO — Just like the plant it’s named after, Vermont Hempicurean needed some elbow room to grow properly.
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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.
Most people don’t know this, but we have brains in our feet.
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