Manchester Center News

As we all think about ways we can help our communities thrive, one simple way is to support our local businesses, whether the farmers' markets, bookstores, newspapers, or hardware stores.

Blog Glob: Is this the future bookstore?: Machine downloads books from a massive database while the customer waits Excerpt: The Northshire Bookstore, in quaint Manchester Center, Vt., has all the classic trappings: exposed beams, wood tables stacked with hardcover bestsellers, comfortable leather chairs nestled into alcoves.

Though this publication often profiles local celebrities, the food-focused Diner Guy was only moderately enthused when requested to write a biography of Manchester businessman Donald D. Dorr.

A section of the Gottschalks store in Manchester Center is cordoned off with caution tape June 10.

Gottschalks stores in Manchester Center and Hanford are set to be the first of many to close its doors in the Valley Sunday.The 105-year-old Fresno based retail filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.Now, the going out of business sales at the two locations are set to end Sunday.

Sunday the Gottschalks store at Fresno's Manchester Center will shut down for good.

Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency introduced the ENERGY STAR labeling system in 1992, the rating wasn't available for retail facilities until October 2007.

MANCHESTER CENTER, VT : today is my 100th day on the trail. hope to have 35-40 left.

Plans are underway to revive the popular Mark Skinner Library Book Sale. Donations of books, audiobooks, and movies are currently being accepted on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Star Self Storage, Unit 1 on Richville Rd., next to the Manchester Center Post Office.

In its 20th year, Cabot-based Zutano is celebrating not only two decades in business, but a new partnership with one of Manchester's most reputable businesses, the Northshire Bookstore.

The Dorset Farmer's Market will begin its 6th season this Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With more than 40 quality vendors, the freshest produce, breads, meats, cheeses, condiments, and sweets, to put the finishing touch on a delicious Memorial Day meal can be found at this market.

Northshire Bookstore in Manchester will host the following events in June. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and at Northshire Bookstore, Manchester Center, - Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Penelope O'Sullivan - " The first of our "Get Gardening" events, featuring O'Sullivan's book The Homeowner's Complete Tree and Shrub Handbook.

I first met Rabbi Wall, late summer 1982, when my inner world knew of my interest in the rabbinate.

The Manchester Community Garden provides a garden space for anyone who wants to grow fruits, vegetables or flowers.

The Long Trail School National Honor Society will serve ziti dinner on Friday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Manchester Village's Congregational Church vestry.

Around 2000 people showed up Saturday at the Manchester Center in West Central Fresno for a food giveaway sponsored by the Latino Rotary Club.

The second annual, Manchester and the Mountains Poets and Writers Weekend, on Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26 will feature a schedule packed with readings, workshops, panels and entertainment.

During an online Q&A, NY Times editorial page editor Andy Rosenthal defended Maureen Dowd and Gail Collins when asked if they were "serious" enough columnists.

A Vermont man allegedly held a woman against her will in the SLU dorms early Friday morning, according to Canton Village police.

Each hour someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure.