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7+ hour, 59+ min ago (63+ words) A companion guide to the Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal's annual county-wide talent competition. The best of the best in Bennington County, chosen by you! A collection of menus from popular restaurants throughout the Shires. The state of education in…...
Commentary | Graves Registry: A foundation on quicksand
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (509+ words) My son lives in California. Ordinarily, we seem to be on the same political wavelength, but Luke has never been a big fan of Gavin Newsom, who has governed the state since 2019. I am not sure why he has reservations…...
Manchester celebrates Independence Day
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (216+ words) Fireworks will fly over Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park this weekend in honor of Independence Day." MANCHESTER " This Fourth of July, the Town of Manchester in partnership with the Manchester Business Association invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate America's 250th birthday…...
'Melting Pot Com UNITY Gathering' will celebrate the cultures that make us who we are
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (840+ words) The Manchester Community Library is located at 138 Cemetery Avenue in Manchester. MANCHESTER " On Thursday, July 2, from 4-6 p. m. , the Manchester Community Library will be hosting a "Melting Pot Comm UNITY Gathering" that organizers describe as a Fourth of July-inspired celebration of the…...
Boat safely this holiday weekend
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (182+ words) The state of Vermont is reminding all Vermonters to boat safely this Fourth of July weekend. Recently released U. S. Coast Guard data show that alcohol use remains the primary known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. In addition, 85 percent of people…...
'Rest in Peace, and Remember' 250 years of history at Dellwood Cemetery
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (1743+ words) Shawn Harrington spoke about the "Fighting Roberts," a family of a father and five sons who all fought in the Revolutionary War. "And the extraordinary thing is, none of them died in those battles. They all lived," said Harrington. Standing…...
Trails, access expand at Stratton Recreation Area
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (693+ words) Southern Vermont Trails Association is developing trails as part of a revitalization project at Stratton Recreation Area." STRATTON" A multi-phase infrastructure and trail revitalization project is underway at the Stratton Recreation Area." Steve Petrik, executive director of Southern Vermont Trails…...
From the ground up: Dorset Garden Market growing strong
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (1134+ words) Daniel and Reynalba Sheldon operated their own fruit, vegetable and flower stand in Wells for many years before they took over Dorset Garden Market, which was founded by Daniel's parents in the late 1970s. Fresh strawberries, blueberries and cherries were recently…...
Photos | Manchester welcomes summer with first Street Fest of the season
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (162+ words) There was dancing in the streets during Manchester's opening Street Fest last Friday, June 26, where some live music got the party started early. Two more community celebrations are planned for later this summer. A large crowd turned out for the…...
Commentary | William Lambers: Celebrate America's birthday by saving lives from hunger
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (502+ words) America's 250th birthday comes as multiple wars and disasters are causing severe hunger across the globe. The earthquakes in Venezuela, the Middle East conflicts and the civil war in Sudan have left millions of people in need of food and other…...