Manchester News

During the American Civil War, residents in rural Vermont were far from the battle lines, but the impact was felt close to home.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree: Stephanie Hazlett of Arlington, Chelsea Mattison of Arlington, Laura Fisher of East Arlington, Keighan Chapman of Jamaica, Adrienne Bushey of Manchester, Elaine Harper of Manchester and Hannah Towsley of Manchester.

The Manchester Music Festival will host the return of one of its prize pupils, violinist Lauren Cauley, in a concert for her hometown audience at the First Congregational Church, on Saturday, June 9, starting at 4 p.m. The free and open to the public concert, with another former MMF pupil, pianist Noah Lindquist, will feature works by Mozart, Grieg ... (more)

Nicholas Bell of Manchester has struck a plea bargain with the Bennington County States Attorney's office, which calls for Bell to spend a minimum of 12 months in prison for the accidental shooting death of Jeff Charbonneau, a friend and former resident of Manchester.

As recently reported in the Journal, I have decided to seek re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives in November.

On Friday, May 18, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Manchester Police received a report of a robbery at the Mac's Convenience Store in Manchester.

A Stowe man pleaded not guilty Monday in Bennington Superior Court Criminal Division to a felony count of marijuana possession and a misdem eanor charge of depressant/stimulant/narcotic possession.

The completion of the first home is testimony to the strength and generosity of the greater Manchester community.

Tropical Storm Irene did some serious big picture damage to our state -- carving out mountain sides, and widening rivers -- but on a smaller scale a lot of families lost their plants and trees -- and a lot of yard work was washed down the river.

A 19-year-old Bennington man faces charges after police say he stole prescription pain medications, which he found after coercing the victim's granddaughter.

The Dorset Players will conclude their 84th season with "Oliver!" -- the award-winning musical adapted from Charles Dickens's classic novel, "Oliver Twist" -- with opening night, tonight, that features a "two for one" night -- buy one ticket and get another ticket for that night free of charge! Performances will be held Thursday to Saturday, May ... (more)

Kudos are in order, first of all, to the organizers of a forum on the difficult issue of healthcare reform which was held here in Manchester last Saturday.

Bennington Senior Center activities for include a visit to the Whitney Farm Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a 1 p.m. showing of the movie "High Plains Drifter" starring Clint Eastwood.

The town plans to equip the department's new truck - Engine 5 - with an iPad instead of the more traditional Toughbook, which are laptops designed for durability and to perform in harsh environments.

The following cases were heard Monday in Bennington Superior Court Criminal Division.

Police said a woman had her iPhone stolen after her ex-boyfriend took it in order to find out who she'd been calling.

18:15 A female juvenile came into the office complaining about cell phone issues between her and a female classmate.

If the Baseball Hall of Fame belongs in Cooperstown, N.Y., and the Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., then perhaps it is justice that brings the American Museum of Fly Fishing to Manchester, Vt.

Mayor Eric Spear will kick off the state's inaugural Susan G. Komen for the Cure race on Saturday, May 12, at Strawbery Banke Museum.

In an era where kids spend most of their time in front of a screen, The Long Trail, Appalachian Trail, Kingdom Heritage Land trails, and other Vermont hiking resources can open children's minds to the natural world outside their doors.