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Government & Politics

Regulators to take a closer look after Manchester cell tower proposal draws pushback

by Greta Solsaa January 28, 2025, 5:09 pmJanuary 28, 2025, 5:11 pm

Front entrance of Bennington, VT Town Offices with a military service flag and a blue and yellow flag displayed, surrounded by potted plants and white columns.

Bennington County

Division or democracy? A monthslong ‘cloud of contention’ over public-private projects besets Bennington’s selectboard

by Greta Solsaa January 17, 2025, 5:04 pmFebruary 26, 2025, 2:07 pm

A bridge spans over a rocky river, supported by a concrete pillar. Trees with bare branches surround the area, and a small structure is visible on the hillside.

State receives $26 million in federal funds for critical Readsboro Bridge replacement

by Greta Solsaa January 16, 2025, 5:50 pmJanuary 16, 2025, 6:45 pm

Vermont Superior Courthouse

DNA issues prompt dismissal of Bennington man’s murder case

by Klara Bauters January 8, 2025, 3:49 pmJanuary 9, 2025, 10:48 am

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Town and local nonprofit collaborate on revitalizing Rupert Village, starting with town green

by Greta Solsaa January 5, 2025, 6:06 amJanuary 8, 2025, 12:16 pm

Firefighters and emergency responders at the scene of a house fire with extensive damage; smoke rises from the roof as crews work on site.

Mother and newborn identified as victims of Bennington County blaze

by Yardain Amron January 3, 2025, 6:46 pmJanuary 3, 2025, 6:46 pm

Firefighters and emergency responders at the scene of a house fire with extensive damage; smoke rises from the roof as crews work on site.

Sandgate fire on New Year’s Day leaves two dead, three others injured

by Greta Solsaa January 2, 2025, 2:30 pmJanuary 2, 2025, 2:35 pm

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Bennington’s refugee resettlement agency celebrates progress and community building efforts at 1-year anniversary

by Greta Solsaa December 24, 2024, 6:55 amDecember 27, 2024, 4:06 pm

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Government & Politics

Procedural errors send Bennington County House race to the full chamber for judgment

by Greta Solsaa November 27, 2024, 4:46 pmNovember 27, 2024, 4:46 pm

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Government & Politics

Voter checklist error prompts call for revote in Pownal House race

by Neal Goswami November 8, 2024, 6:18 pmNovember 8, 2024, 6:19 pm

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Government & Politics

Bennington County voters to choose two new senators for the first time in over three decades

by Klara Bauters October 28, 2024, 7:02 pmOctober 29, 2024, 6:34 pm

Housing plans in the works for Bennington, Northfield

by Will Thorn October 9, 2024, 6:47 amOctober 10, 2024, 1:40 pm

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Orvis, a Vermont-based outdoor gear and apparel company, to cut 8% of its workforce

by Neal Goswami October 4, 2024, 1:57 pmNovember 7, 2024, 4:22 pm

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Shaftsbury parents protest to reinstate Pledge of Allegiance at school

by Ethan Weinstein October 3, 2024, 4:59 pmOctober 3, 2024, 4:59 pm