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Stratton Mountain School graduates 31 student athletes 6m1h28

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“A SMS Education has always been more than academics or results,” said Heaster Carson Thurber. “You trained on high speed, frozen slopes, l…

Superintendent recommends interim school reconfiguration 6w6663

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What’s best for local students? That question rests at the core of a new interim recommendation for school reconfiguration from BRSU Superinte…

Manchester announces summer lineup of events 4n6v2h

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MANCHESTER — The Town of Manchester is preparing for the opening of its summer lineup of events, with a focus on the Concert on the Green Summ…

School districts and unions forming consortium to English instruction 2r3p5r

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BENNINGTON — Area school districts and supervisory unions are forming a consortium to provide educators training to assist students learn English.

Bennington College celebrates 90th Commencement 2q5e2j

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BENNINGTON -- On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 244 of Bennington College’s Class of 2025 gathered, along with their family and frien…

'A hard conversation' Northshire residents discuss school reconfiguration in unique format 331x49

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“I love the opportunity to be able to bring a lot of heads together, because it helps us explore things that maybe we didn't think of on our o…

Welch gathers Vermont businesses at Orvis to discuss tariffs 4s665z

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Vermont Senator Peter Welch met with various small and mid-size Vermont businesses Wednesday at the Orvis facility in Manchester to listen and…

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Community pushes back on school reconfiguration 5741k

“Change is hard, even if it's good change,” said local parent Heather Davis Miller of Dorset…

Trailhead Thursdays brings midweek energy to Bromley 405s1x

PERU — Bromley Mountain Resort is introducing Trailhead Thursdays as a way to get the commun…

Vermont education reform talks to continue 5k6n6

MONTPELIER — Reaching agreement on plans for education reform remains an elusive goal for la…

Former FBI agent testifies for Piri's defense a464f

A former FBI agent testified Friday that the Vermont State Police made multiple wrong calcul…

SVMC cancer center approval decision could be close 1e4v30

BENNINGTON – A proposed $21 million cancer center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center cou…

Telling it like it should be 1d4le

PAWLET — “That was fantastic!” declared Mettawee School Board Member Anthony Garcia. “Simply…

jury picks in early June in Bennington 716l1k

Numerous jury picks for trials in Bennington in the first week of June include thre…

Students share the magic of music 5e194v

Spring concerts at the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union schools lift individual voices a…

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Healthy habits, healthy kids 364818

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“Wellness Day provides an opportunity to consider how we move our bodies, how we care for ou…

Arlington graduate to speak at CCV graduation 1v4z6z

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ARLINGTON — Arlington resident Tom Huster does not fit the profile of a college graduate. Af…

'Circle of Visibility' planned for June 15 in Manchester 554m6t

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A “Circle of Visibility” will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, intended to serve…

Flame of Hope carried through Bennington County 1v1f13

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Law enforcement agencies across Vermont began the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Tuesday, a st…

Meeting planned for Airport Road housing 701j9

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MANCHESTER — The Manchester Select Board will await a recommendation from the town’s Housing…

Arlington Memorial High School to celebrate the Class of 2025 3w4f4e

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“This group of students has demonstrated resilience, leadership, and heart,” said Principal …

New GMALL programming examines the role of AI 3q1v3c

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a burgeoning buzzword in our cultural lexicon, and Green Mou…

Community News 4m3yh

Caretakers Jamboree at Merck Forest celebrates 75 years of land stewardship n54o

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RUPERT — In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Merck Forest & Farmland Center (MFFC) i…

The MCL is bringing back the 'Blue Jean Ball' 191em

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MANCHESTER – Acid-washed, skinny, flared, high-waisted, boot cut, boyfriend – it doesn’t mat…

Protect nesting loons and loon chicks 5b265y

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MONTPELIER — Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing t…

Celebrate Vermont Days with free entrance to Vermont state parks and historic sites 6a1z6

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MONTPELIER — As part of Vermont Days, the State of Vermont is offering free ission to Ver…

MEMS mural unveiling to celebrate community, inclusion 53495h

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MANCHESTER – After months of work, the artists of Juniper Creative Arts and students and edu…

Vt. students choose winners of Vermont Youth Book Awards 4p5v

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BARRE – The Vermont Department of Libraries has announced the award winning 2025 Vermont You…

Manchester Community Library kicks off annual Summer Music Series June 7 4k333p

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The series kicks off on Saturday, June 7 with Sammy B, a Ludlow-based guitarist and singer-s…

'Almost Heaven' at Weston Theater 1z5z16

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WESTON — Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a nostalgic and heartfelt journey in "Alm…

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South Burlington lax outlasts BBA in overtime 5z4k1j

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Burr and Burton and South Burlington boys lacrosse met for the second time this season on Thursday in a thrilling Division I quarterfinal — an…

Mount Anthony falls to South Burlington in quarterfinal heartbreaker h5h

The most successful season in nearly a decade ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Mount Anthony girls lacrosse team Thursday afternoon on Veterans Home Field.

Burr and Burton girls tennis rolls to semis 2h464a

The Burr and Burton girls tennis team showed exactly why it's one of the top contenders in Division II on Wednesday

Flame of Hope carried through Bennington County 1v1f13

Law enforcement agencies across Vermont began the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Tuesday, a statewide effort that leads into the 2025 Vermont Special Olympics Summer Games

Top-seeded BBA boys tennis advances to semis 3i603j

The top-seeded Bulldogs are on to the semifinals.

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Commentary | Jack Hoffman: Missing the mark on education reform 4o5n1

If and when the governor and Legislature agree on something they call “transformational educational reform,” it’s unlikely to be what most peo…

Commentary | Keelan: It was destined to happen and it has 1p5y51

"Today, in Vermont, we have our three out-of-control engines heading at full speed to disaster: the metaphorical engines of education, healthcare, and housing."

Commentary: The Pun Also Rises: Unpaid bills and overpaid bills 3t6f5j

A few years ago, I received two unexpected letters from my health insurance company in the same week.

Commentary | H.454: Another tax hike disguised as funding reform 2245s

Most Vermonters agree our state is facing an affordability crisis, yet few suggest the solution is to raise taxes on low and middle-income Ver…

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Letter to the Editor | It's too soon to decide what happens to local schools 6b206r

"We elect the Board and expect them to reflect our interests, and it seems to me that a reconfiguration of local schools of the suggested magnitude should be warned and voted on at a general election."

Letter to the Editor | We must defend public media 45a3q

"Public media has been a vital part of American society since the 1970s. Following the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, PBS and NPR were founded just months apart from each other."

Letter to the Editor | School reconfiguration needs to slow down 3a6a1o

"We considered many options for our children’s education and settled on Dorset because of TDS’ strong reputation"

Letter to the Editor | Someone is failing to uphold the Constitution, and it's not Attorney General Clark 2q7e

"Ms. Gassett had the temerity to suggest that our Attorney General Charity Clark has been derelict and in violation of her oath of office. Ms. Gassett is correct that someone in official office has violated their oath to uphold the Constitution, but it is not Attorney General Clark."

Letter to the Editor | We stand behind Dr. Bob Wendell 1b701b

"Upon reading this article, an important concern to us is the lack of 'Due Process' afforded to Dr Wendell by the Vermont Board of Veterinary Medicine."

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Our View | Celebrating 164 years of local news 1o2l6g

This week, the Manchester Journal will mark 164 years of bringing vital local news to the No…

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for a community that values local news 3sh6s

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you, our community. Thanks to your , the Journa…

Our View | Truth matters, especially amid tragedy w2814

"The loss of three community is difficult to comprehend, and even harder to hear about. In our darkest moments, however, we believe that truth shines a light.

Our hearts remain with those who knew and loved Brian, Erica, and Colin. The pain borne by our neighbors this week is almost unfathomable, and hard truths still lie ahead. But in coming together, this community will chart a path forward – because that’s what Vermonters do."

Our View | On celebrating our successes together 5k1532

We have officially entered the season of celebration. Ushered in by Memorial Day gatherings …

Our View | Standing with student journalists f111t

In rural Vermont, telling the news is rarely a heroic act. From the warmth of our community in Manchester, we stand behind the reporters and photographers who are laying everything on the line in pursuit of truth – especially the brave student journalists reporting from our neighbor, New Hampshire.

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New $1.75M grant to boost organic dairy sales in schools, youth programs 276n6l

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The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announced a new grant made possible…

Vermont outdoor sector meets with state treasurer and leaders at summit in Bolton 3g122a

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BOLTON — The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) hosted fifty small business leaders an…

2025 B2B Golf Classic tees off June 11 3d2w1w

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BENNINGTON COUNTY — The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and the Mancheste…

Local educator among those recognized as Emerging Leaders 3d6g5w

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WEST DOVER — Some 27 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May 20th during th…

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Economic summit explores adapting and thriving 1mo43

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DOVER — More than 300 business and community leaders filled the Somerset Ballroom in the Grand Summit Resort at Mt. Snow on Tuesday, May 20, f…

JK Adams celebrates their own trailblazing leader 1z3m5k

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MANCHESTER — More than 200 business and community leaders filled Lincoln Hall at Hildene last week for the Southwest Vermont Chamber of Commer…

Apricot Lane to re-open in new Depot St. location next month 5d1113

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MANCHESTER — Apricot Lane Boutique, which first opened in Manchester in 2017, will return to town in a new home: 321 Depot Street.

A sweet stop for visitors and locals alike 2qb60

When The Maple Reserve was opened, the menu was short, and the main items sold were maple lattes and maple creemees – both made with Dorset Ma…

Vermont Construction Academy aims to grow trade workforce pipeline, career pathways 6104s

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To the state’s economic development and provide clear entry points into the trades, the Academy will offer two initial training progra…

Entertainment 5v3s12

High-heeled talent appears in Fort Salem Theater’s "Kinky Boots" beginning June 20 5l7224

SALEM, N.Y. — Fort Salem Theater proudly presents the Regional Premiere of Kinky Boots from …

Discover new voices: Two live events at Bennington Theater this weekend 1g2q1h

BENNINGTON — Bennington Theater is serving up two exciting fresh and fun events this weekend…

New GMALL programming examines the role of AI 3q1v3c

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a burgeoning buzzword in our cultural lexicon, and Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is at the ready to engage local residents in an exploration of the topic. 

Monument Center hosts US premiere of ‘Pontius Pilate’ 3c5o53

BENNINGTON – When the poet Randall Jarrell penned his classic World War II poem, “Eighth Air…

Vt. students choose winners of Vermont Youth Book Awards 4p5v

BARRE – The Vermont Department of Libraries has announced the award winning 2025 Vermont You…

Manchester Community Library kicks off annual Summer Music Series June 7 4k333p

The series kicks off on Saturday, June 7 with Sammy B, a Ludlow-based guitarist and singer-songwriter whose energetic, jam band style blends rock, blues, jazz, reggae, and country.

'Almost Heaven' at Weston Theater 1z5z16

WESTON — Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a nostalgic and heartfelt journey in "Alm…

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New GMALL programming examines the role of AI 3q1v3c

Touring the birthplace of Kipling's 'Jungle Book' 3q2k59

Monument Center hosts US premiere of ‘Pontius Pilate’ 3c5o53

Vt. students choose winners of Vermont Youth Book Awards 4p5v

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Food For Thought with Kat: Dyeing for color 1q3yt

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It’s difficult to toe the line. Somewhere between the foods we label “good” and those we label “bad,” are the foods we say yes to just because…

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Food For Thought with Kat: Coffee Tawk 543j5k

When I tell people I’m a nutrition counselor, they immediately confess ways in which they ne…

Food For Thought with Kat: Conflicting chronicles 535e3i

"A surprising story came out just last week highlighting a connection between the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid and an aggressive form of breast cancer. This essential fatty acid is common in some cooking oils, and rife in ultra-processed foods."

Food For Thought with Kat: Plastic people 5v5w3b

In the 1980s, Barbies and Cabbage Patch dolls defined the term “plastic people.” Today, each…

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Sadly, it’s no secret that many countries around the globe are more stringent in their use o…

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