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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, th…
BENNINGTON — A Saturday afternoon “Bike Bash” attracted a steady stream of area residents as the nonprofit Bennington Bike Hub spread the word…
BENNINGTON — The choices we make about end-of-life care aren’t always what happens at the end of life. Advance Care Directives, legally bindin…
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The Who brought their Hits Back Tour on May 18 to the TD Garden in Boston for an excited sold out crowd, delivering a good portion of career-s…
POULTNEY — The Senate Committee on Committees has appointed Alex Hilliard of Poultney to serve on the Vermont Commission on Women, the state’s…
MANCHESTER — There will be no more $3-an-hour fees for drivers who park but are not shopping at tenants of the Green Mountain Shops.
BENNINGTON — The Vermont Drug Task Force arrested a man on drug trafficking charges after he was caught hanging out with a drug dealer who was…
DANBY — The unmistakable sounds of grief and loss echoed through the quiet woods and wildflowers along Danby Mountain Road on Saturday.
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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.
BENNINGTON — Brittany Felton, RN, a medical/surgical nurse, was the May recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC).
BENNINGTON — The Bennington Free Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held on Saturday in the Rotary Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of kids books, YA titles and adult fiction and non-fiction will be available. All proceeds support the library
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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.
POWNAL --Vermont State Police are investigating a hit-and-run that occurred in front of the Stewarts Shop on Route 7 in Pownal. Troopers were advised of the incident on Sunday afternoon, with one of the operators leaving the scene right after the collision.
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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.
Deb Larkin’s in her second year as coach of the Mount Anthony girls tennis program, and she’s leading by example. The MAU coach and her doubles partner won gold in the Senior Olympics 65-plus age division doubles in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the weekend.
MANCHESTER — Senior night at scenic Applejack Field was a success for Burr and Burton girls lacrosse. They controlled play for most of the game against a solid Woodstock squad, winning 14-5 on Friday night and hitting double-digit wins for the season in the process.
MANCHESTER — Mia Paligo’s no-hitter powered Mount Anthony softball to a 24-0 win over Burr and Burton on Friday. Paligo struck out 11 batters and walked six. At the plate, Autumn Hayes went three-for-five with three RBIs. Madisyn Crossman and Taeya Guetti each hit a home run for the Patriots…
MANCHESTER — Arlington track and field is looking for volunteers as the program prepares to host the Division IV track meet at Knapp Field in Manchester for the second consecutive year on Friday, June 3.
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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.
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