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Circus Smirkus, a company of talented Smirkus Troupers, ages 10-18, will arrive in Manchester Vermont on July 7 to raise the big top as they prepare to perform on July 8 and 9 on the Dorr Farm on Route 30.
Town, police ink new contract deal
Following months of negotiations that began in October of last year, the Manchester Select Board approved a new police contract on Tuesday.
Fifth Annual Tour de Paws to offer cyclists three ride choices
Second Chance Animal Center will hold the Fifth Annual Tour de Paws, rain or shine, on Sunday, July 19.A "Riders will be able to choose from among three rides.
Oil price dip stands to help school district's budgets
A year ago the escalating oil prices were creating a financial strain for consumers.
Manchester developer involved in Pownal crash
Three people, including prominent Manchester area developer Ben Hauben, were involved in a three-vehicle crash Monday on Route 7 in Pownal, near the Massachusetts border.
Painting sells for $341,000 at auction
A century-old Russian painting fetched $341,000 last weekend as part of an estate auction held at Duane Merrill & Co.
When former Vermont Gov. and Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean was invited to talk about his new book on health care reform on Stephen Colbert's television show, he had a small problem when dealing with a visual medium: No book.
CVPS installed the first of a series of carriage streetlights on Elm Street and Highland Avenue that will soon adorn Depot Street.
Area towns may study buying partnership
The town of Manchester is spearheading an effort to partner with other surrounding towns in an attempt to reduce the cost of a variety of commodities.
Circus Smirkus will be performing on July 8 & 9 on the Dorr Farm on Route 30. The Lions, Rotary, Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce and Big Red Barn, Inc.
Locals support Arlington forest land sale
Of the dozen or so residents who showed up at an informational hearing on the possible purchase of 820 acres on Spruce Peak by the U.S. Forest Service, all were in favor of the sale.
Used to be that if you wanted a green house, your choices were forest green, sage, mint julep or seafoam spray.
Library announces trustee appointments
The Mark Skinner Library Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members to its ranks.
DRB gets first look at proposed Habitat project
The Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity went before the Design and Development Review Boards Wednesday night to present their proposed 22 unit project on Jennifer Lane.
Local Tai Chi practitioner to teach Tai Chi simplified
ARLINGTON/MANCHESTER - Simplified Tai Chi classes are now being offered Thursdays, 10 to 10:45A a.m. in Manchester and Fridays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Arlington.
In new economy, consignment stores emerge
Over the past two months a few new businesses have opened their doors - one type of which is relatively uncommon to the area.
'Race for the Cure' seeking more volunteers
The annual Komen VT/NH Race for the CureA , which takes place this year at Hildene Meadows on Sunday, July 26, is in search of additional volunteers to help out.
Responders express sorrow over EMT's death
Emergency responders across the Northeast expressed sorrow Tuesday over the tragic death of a local EMT killed Monday afternoon when the ambulance he was driving struck a tree.
Appeals filed on storage proposal
Two appeals have been filed on the permit issued to Brad Tyler late last month for the construction of three 2,000 square foot self storage units on the site of his home and electric business, which is located in a Village Commercial District on Route 30, near the town boundary with Manchester.
Post office building on Route 7 for sale
Friday, June 12 ARLINGTON - The post office on Route 7 is for sale. The Keelan Co.
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