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Vermonter Christian Wolff puts a unique stamp on classical music
On a normal day, 4 billion shares of stock change hands on the New York Stock Exchange.
Snowboarder Caroline Kepler grabs her board while executing a trick during a recent Vermont High School Snowboard Series halfpipe competition at Mount Snow.
The Rotary Club of Manchester will make a substantial financial award available to deserving young men and women who wish to continue their education beyond the high school level.
Local Komen supporters holding firm
Despite a storm of criticism that has arisen from a recent decision by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, local supportors are standing by the Vermont-New Hampshire Susan G. Komen affiliate and say they will continue to support the local Race for the Cure.
Lower local option tax fees possible
A push being made by state representative Jeffrey Wilson to lower the fee charged per quarterly return on local option taxes could result in a significant yearly savings for the town.
Tour of the Dragons Stage Race on May 5-6
The organizers of the Tour of the Battenkill and the Stan's Notubes Great American Cycling Series are proud to announce the addition of the Tour of the Dragons Stage Race on May 5-6 in the 'Shires' of Bennington and Manchester, VT.
Manchester chili challenge is Thursday
The 20th annual Manchester Parks and Recreation Department's Chili and Mac and Cheese Challenge will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Equinox Resort.
Arlington board amends warning to seek property tax exemptions
The Select Board voted to amend the warning for Town Meeting day, asking if voters would allow two properties to be exempt from property taxes.
Report critical of Southwest Vermont Regional Career Development Center:
An audit of the Southwest Vermont Regional Career Development Center, posted on the school's website on Friday, strongly criticized its governance and recommended cutting a number of administrative positions and returning control of the school to the Mount Anthony Union School Board.
Town Garage closer to opening in Wilmington
The four members of Wilmington's Town Garage Committee met with five consultants on site Thursday to discuss the status of the future storage facility of the 10 trucks belonging to the town's highway department.
Howard Dean: Komen foundation caves to pressure in barring Planned Parenthood funding
Some people just can't get certain things out of their heads. They see a problem and attack it from... One of the nation's top breast cancer charities caved to the 'far right' and showed a lack of courage by pulling funding for breast cancer prevention programs at Planned Parenthood, former Vermont Gov.
Manchester firefighters Scott Healy and Jay King helped battle a blaze that broke out early Wednesday morning at a building adjacent to the Wilburton Inn in Manchester Village.
New owner for shuttered Sirloin Saloon in Manchester
The building housing the Sirloin Saloon in Manchester, Vt., which closed abruptly just before Christmas, has been sold to Ben Hauben, the owner of Vanderbilt Equities Corp., for $700,000, the Bennington Banner reported earlier this month, quoting Manchester town officials.
Bleakie appointed library executive director
The Mark Skinner Library has announced the appointment of Betsy Bleakie to the position of executive director, effective Feb.
From gas to veggies and back again
When Steve Burzon, owner of Garden Arts Landscaping Store, looked at the abandoned Mobil Station on Depot Street he didn't just see a gas station.
Bill holds Vt towns harmless for disclosures
A Vermont bill heading for the desk of Gov. Peter Shumlin would hold municipalities harmless for revealing property tax information that the state Supreme Court now says should have been kept private.
ICON Agyness Deyn tries her hand at acting
Premiering last night, HERE is a dreamy short film produced by Waris Ahluwalia for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.
Howard Dean discussed a new book about his 2004 presidential bid at the Northshire Bookstore last Friday evening.
The youth group of First Congregational Church in Manchester is once again taking orders for their Superbowl Subs to be available the day of the Superbowl after worship.
Local man returned to jail on furlough violation
An investigation into a credit card theft lead to the arrest and trip back to jail for Benjamin Payne, 31, of Landgrove.