POWNAL — Town health insurance and a new town hall are on the agenda for the Select Board's special meeting this Thursday.The board will consider a new health insurance plan through MVP … more

RUTLAND — One Vermont state trooper has left his job, three others — including a high ranking officer — have been placed on paid leave, and an internal affairs investigation is … more

BENNINGTON — Four members of the Bennington Police Department have been promoted.The promotions of Roscoe Harrington, Amanda Thomson, Michael Sharshon and Stephen Sleasman took effect Sunday. … more

BENNINGTON — After 46 years in business, the Friendly's restaurant here served its last meal Sunday night before shutting its doors for good, but the Bennington Downtown Alliance is in … more

BENNINGTON — The Bennington Police Department is investigating a burglary at Molly Stark Elementary School that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, the fourth school break-in in … more

BENNINGTON — The state of democracy around the globe was the topic, and a former U.S. ambassador who worked in hot spots worldwide over more than two decades was on hand to lead the forum.Peter … more

"That's what Christmas smells like."That's how Steve Bennett, owner of Bennett's Tree Farm in Bennington, describes the scent of his balsam fir trees. "If you look at the needles — the needles … more

WILMINGTON — Except for the walnut, which he gets from a company in Pennsylvania, most of the hardwoods Mark H. Sprague uses to make his furniture and other custom creations come from trees … more

BRATTLEBORO — For six days, Josey the cat was stuck up a tree in Edward Heights.Neighbors banded together to find a solution, which proved elusive."Everybody has been trying to get a hold of … more

BENNINGTON — The NYWaterProject, a grass-roots group of concerned residents from Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, will host a showing of the film, "The Devil We Know," a documentary regarding the … more