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Manchester, Vermont is located in Bennington County. Zip codes in Manchester, VT include 05254. The median home price in Manchester is $695,000. More Manchester information.

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20 hrs ago | Manchester Journal

Hiking and biking to Long Trail

On Wednesday, May 8, groups of Long Trail School students, staff, administrators and faculty headed out from their homes on bike and on foot to participate in National Walk and Bike to School Day.

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Yesterday | Manchester Journal

Fallen chief recalled at rededication

On the morning of Dec. 13, 1972, many area residents not living within earshot of the former Whipple's Pharmacy awoke to the shocking news that the town's police chief, Dana L Thompson, had been killed in a shoot-out the night before while investigating a report of a burglary.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Manchester Journal

'Connect and Prosper' with the Chamber

The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses to "Connect and Prosper" by becoming a member the chamber.

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Manchester Journal

Memorial Day ceremony planned

There may not be a parade this year in Manchester for Memorial Day, but there will still be two separate services observed by Manchester VFW Post 6471, according to Reinolt Tofer, Post commander at Post 6471.

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Manchester Journal

Explore China with the Chamber

The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce and Citslinc International announced this week the organization of a group travel experience to China open to the entire community from March 18-26, 2014.

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Manchester Journal

Manchester woman arrested on arson charge

A 63 year-old Manchester woman was arrested on a felony charge of first degree arson early Wednesday morning, May 22, and is scheduled for arraignment at the Bennington District Court Thursday, May 23.

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Seven Days

Food News: New Say Cheese! Food Truck in Rutland

Last year, when Tom Carieri sold his 23-year-old Laney's Restaurant in Manchester, he told his wife, Franci, that he was done with the food business.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Seven Days

So Near and Yet Away: Summer Art Tripping in Vermont

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is take Vermont day trips. There are plenty of reasons to drive around the state, from simple sightseeing to getting oneself to an outdoorsy excursion such as climbing Camel's Hump or kayaking.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Manchester Journal

Police Chase through Manchester following statue heist

After a $1,750 polar bear statue was taken from a Manchester retail store on Tuesday, police said they picked up the chase for the suspects after the store owners left off.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Manchester Journal

Long Trail students walk and pedal to school

On Wednesday, May 8, groups of Long Trail School students, staff, administrators and faculty headed out from their homes on bike and on foot to participate in National Walk and Bike to School Day.

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Manchester Journal

BBA welcomes new trustee

Burr and Burton Academy has announced that Scott Swenor has been appointed as the newest member of its board of trustees.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Manchester Journal

'Connect and Prosper' at chamber breakfast

The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses to " Connect and Prosper" by becoming a member the region's vibrant chamber.

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Manchester Journal

Walking to School

Manchester Elementary/Middle School participated in the first Vermont "Walk and Roll to School" Day on May 1. It was a beautiful morning with over 75 students, plus parents,siblings, strollers, bicycles, and even a few dogs enjoying the fresh air and sunshine while getting exercise.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Manchester Journal

New website touts Manchester for place to grow business

Manchester Assessor and Economic Development Officer Pauline Moore, and Zoning Administrator Lee Krohn, believe that creating a business in Manchester is about much more than simply running said business and making a profit - it is also about the quality of life in the town where the business is built.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Manchester Journal

No injuries from two car collision

A two-vehicle accident Friday along Route 7A caused significant damage to the two vehicles involved but no injuries were reported.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Manchester Journal

Town of Manchester reassesses properties, finds decline

The town of Manchester has performed a partial reappraisal of its properties, notifying nearly 2,000 property owners of a change in their assessed value, according to Manchester Assessor Pauline Moore.

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Tue May 07, 2013

Manchester Journal

Forest, house blazes stretch fire crews

A 10-acre forest fire off Route 313 and a house fire in Sandgate that claimed the life of a dog had area fire departments stretched thin on Saturday.

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Fri May 03, 2013

Manchester Journal

Manchester boy wins writing contest

After earning an honorable mention in last year's PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, this year Harry won his grade bracket in the contest held by Vermont Public Television.

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Manchester Journal

Dorset man charged with urinating in gas station's mop drain

A Dorset man is being charged with a misdemeanor after police said an employee at a Manchester gas station witnessed him urinating into a mop drain after he was told the bathroom was occupied.

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Manchester Journal

A time for fairness

A few years ago, when our state representative Jeff Wilson proposed a bill that would have required online retailers to collect and charge the same 6 percent in sales tax that their bricks and mortar brethren must do, we were cool towards the idea.

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