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BRATTLEBORO — Students ran laps around St. Michael School on Friday, May 16, 2025, during the 21st annual fun run to raise money for tuition assistance at the Catholic school.

Honoring those who served our country 5vq4d

Veterans and students from St. Michael Catholic School in Brattleboro placed American flags on the gravesites of veterans buried in local ceme…

Student walkout s DEI, rejects ICE 1m3m4z

As part of a walkout Wednesday, students at Brattleboro Area Middle School expressed for inclusive learning practices and disapproval …

One-acts by Rock River Players prize local originality 1rt6o

WILLIAMSVILLE — Local playwrights are sharing the spotlight with their acting counterparts in the Rock River Players' "An Evening of One Acts." 

Putting on a show 4c3c6m

of Theatre Adventure performed "The Prince and the Goblins" at the West Village Meeting House in Brattleboro recently.

In challenge, students see science up close and personal 6g1g5p

BRATTLEBORO — Electronic microscopes are bringing science and life even more into focus. 

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1 dead in motorcycle crash on Route 9 in Wilmington 3c3r64

WILMINGTON — A motorcycle driver died in a crash on Route 9 near Haystack Road on Friday afternoon.

Accused bank robber transferred to Vt. Dept. of Mental Health 3u723v

A 41-year-old Brattleboro man accused of robbing TD Bank on Main Street in Brattleboro on Tuesday was transferred into the custody of the Verm…

Deerfield Valley welcomes 'the Green Mountain Monk' fk4f

JACKSONVILLE — The Deerfield Valley has a friendly new resident from a far-off land: a genuine Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka. His name is Batuv…

Local History: The plows of the valleys are not the plows of the hills 5v5f1w

Frederick Holbrook, born in Brattleboro in 1813, was a farmer, writer, and researcher who applied practical scientific concepts to plow design.

With 'many ups and downs,' budget returns to Representative Town Meeting for new vote 171p1l

A $24.9 million budget is heading to Representative Town Meeting, after an earlier version was rejected in March.

One suspect in custody for robbery of TD Bank 596522

BRATTLEBORO — One person was taken into custody after TD Bank on Main Street was robbed just after 3 p.m. on Thursday.

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Vermontitude Episode 110: Adapt and Thrive, with guest Meg Staloff 4ss3p

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Accused bank robber in court today 2w16y

A 41-year-old Brattleboro man will be arraigned Friday afternoon, accused of robbing TD Bank on Main Street in Brattleboro.

Two-vehicle crash on Route 9 3n271q

CHESTERFIELD N.H. — Route 9, near Spaulding Hill Road, was shut down for a short period afte…

Brattleboro stabbing incident may have been self-defense 6a2z32

BRATTLEBORO — A man who was arrested Monday night following a stabbing at a residence on Win…

Nature Conservancy grants to benefit Windham County conservation efforts n6m4x

JAMAICA — Nearly 600 acres of forest in Jamaica will be conserved as part of a project to co…

Police investigate incident on Winding Hill Road 2x5o1j

BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Police investigate an incident at 11 Winding Hill Road on Monday e…

Woman with local connection arrested for charges related to suspicious disappearance in Bradford 7244s

BRADFORD — As part of the ongoing investigation into the suspicious disappearance of 43-year…

Hinsdale man pleads guilty to perjury about murder weapon 4734q

BRATTLEBORO — A Hinsdale, N.H., man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges he lied to a grand jur…

Single-vehicle rollover on Route 5 1j6l18

DUMMERSTON — Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Route 5 on Monday, Ma…

Brattleboro parking changes could include return to free Sundays 4w2l4l

BRATTLEBORO — After dealing with confusion and frustration with changes to the parking syste…

Brattleboro drug dealer faces new fentanyl charge 2x6u1o

BRATTLEBORO — A local man allegedly sold fentanyl to another local man just before he died f…

Serial exposer put on probation 4m7045

BRATTLEBORO — A man accused of exposing himself a number of times in different locations in …

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Saxtons River Yard Sale postponed to Sunday 4fb2y

SAXTONS RIVER — The All-Village Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, May 24, has been postponed to Sunday, May 25, due to the forecast for inclem…

The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: Religions 2o6y4s

Some folks asked me to lead some sessions on world religions. For seven years I used to teach a class at an independent school in my former li…

Activists to stand out for democracy and the constitution 5s3n43

Political activists opposed to the policies and actions of the Trump istration are planning another demonstration along I-91 overes a…

JACKSONVILLE — The Whitingham Free Public Library will host its annual Plant Swap & Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. B…

Halifax Listers schedule grievance hearings on assessments 3373k

HALIFAX — The town Halifax Listers will hold formal grievance hearings next month related to home reassessments. Hearings will be held at the …

New museum opening at Old County Jail in Newfane 5w5x2y

NEWFANE — Everyone is invited to come celebrate the Grand Opening of the new County History Museum in the Old County Jail on Saturday, May 31.…

Afterlife program offered at Brooks Memorial Library v545w

BRATTLEBORO — Hospice chaplain and former social worker Diane Southard and Valerie Abrahamsen, author of "Paranormal: A New Testament Scholar …

The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: Pay Me 2d4v11

I paint houses and most of them are seasonal cabins that folks have a tendency to let go. The owners are there for just a few weeks so I guess…

Moover announces Memorial Day bus changes 25wj

WILMINGTON — The Moover announces its Memorial Day, May 26, schedule as follows:

Brattleboro town offices closed on Memorial Day 3r2s8

BRATTLEBORO — In observance of Memorial Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, with the exception of emergency services.

Memorial Day ceremony in Whitingham Monday morning y823

WHITINGHAM — A Memorial Day ceremony is planned for 9 a.m. on Monday, May 26, on Town Hill. Participating in the service will be Veterans from…

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Economic summit explores adapting and thriving 3a312v

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

Brattleboro 'invites' business with economic development effort w261

A collaborative initiative between the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance and Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce is all about bringing more busin…

Brattleboro real estate group celebrates new location 2263o

BRATTLEBORO — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group officially moved its Brattleboro office from Main Street to a vibrant, n…

Ski industry frets about future of visa work programs u535

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Efforts to do away with a visa work program worry the ski industry.

Ski industry braces for tariffs 6y1x6v

Tariffs are expected to hit the ski industry in different ways. 

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Not just 'One of Us': Joan Osborne brings Dylan songs and more to Shea Theater April 12 352h5f

TURNERS FALLS, MASS. — Early in her career, singer-songwriter Joan Osborne enjoyed critical and commercial success with the international hit single “(What If God Was) One Of Us." Shortly after, she served as co-headliner for the Lilith Fair tour, performed for The Dalai Lama at his monaster…

MANCHESTER — The founders of The Vermont Film & Folklore Festival, the only international film festival in southern Vermont, have announced that the second annual event will be held May 15-18, 2025 in Manchester, with a special preview screening at the Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro on May 14.

Valley Craft Ales hosts holiday makers and merchants expo 3f33b

WILMINGTON — Valley Craft Ales is hosting a holiday makers and merchants expo. 

Snow Republic Brewery hosts ugly sweater party 1o533g

WEST DOVER — Snow Republic Brewery is hosting an ugly sweater party.

Grafton artist's paintings on display in Tunisia 1x2i3u

HINSDALE, N.H. — No matter where in the world Hinsdale native Joey Hood lands — Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Baghdad and, most recently, Tunis, the capital of Tunisia — he brings his little corner of the world with him.

Mastro, Crenshaw rock Brattleboro 4r6w63

BRATTLEBORO — Rock/Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist James Mastro, out of Hoboken, N.J., opened for Marshall Crenshaw at The Stone Church on Nov. 14. He joked that he's been in show business for 100 years compared to Crenshaw's 40 and sang songs channeling the full moon and inspired by a…

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An evening of contemporary folk music at Next Stage 605l13

One-acts by Rock River Players prize local originality 1rt6o

Circus Spring Fling at NECCA 2v4b56

Solo exhibit shows an 'Art Array' of oil paintings 6i715e

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Food For Thought with Kat: Dyeing for color 3v1246

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 they’re there. Whether we say yes to our children…

Food For Thought with Kat: Coffee Tawk v48t

When I tell people I’m a nutrition counselor, they immediately confess ways in which they need to get healthier. For the young mom I met durin…

Food For Thought with Kat: Conflicting chronicles 35204w

"A surprising story came out just last week highlighting a connection between the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid and an aggressive form of …

Food For Thought with Kat | Evil Emulsifers? w1n2x

Sadly, it’s no secret that many countries around the globe are more stringent in their use of food additives than we are here in the United St…

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Alvarez named VP of outpatient and residential services at Retreat y1128

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Retreat announced the appointment of Christine Alvarez, MA, LCMHC, LPC, as the organization’s new vice president of outpatient and residential services. Alvarez brings extensive clinical and operational experience to the role and s the Retreat during a pivot…

Graceful Health | What you need to know about ticks ti70

Woodchuck ticks? Squirrel ticks? Brown dog tick? Blacklegged tick? Did you know that 14 different species of ticks have been identified in Vermont?

HCRS welcomes new staff   19l5l

SPRINGFIELD — Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, announced the appointment of eight new professionals during the month of March, whose talents will augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties.   

Graceful Health by Dr. Kimon Alin: What you need to know about measles 1d4m2a

Measles is making a comeback

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Bears fall behind early, drop game to undefeated Patriots on senior day 1j5a56

BRATTLEBORO — Visiting Mount Anthony led off the game with seven runs and never looked back, beating the Brattleboro softball team 13-0 in five innings on senior day Wednesday.

Pacers beat Rams behind sustained offense, strong pitching 5321c

HINSDALE, N.H. — The Hinsdale softball team used sustained offensive pressure and strong pitching to defeat Nute 11-4 Tuesday, snapping a four-game losing streak in the process.

Bears fall to Keene on the road 55r5i

    KEENE, N.H. — The Brattleboro boys lacrosse team lost to Keene 9-2 on Tuesday. The Bears (3-9) were next scheduled to play against Burr & Burton on Friday night. 

    Mount Snow gears up for summer 4b1461

    WEST DOVER — Summer is getting started at Mount Snow. 

    Bromley Mountain Adventure set to open 331b1b

    PERU — Mountain Adventure Park at Bromley Mountain Resort is opening this weekend. 

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    Rec. Dept. to hold gymnastic, pickleball camps 1x723p

    BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department announced that it will be offering Gymnastics Camp at the Gibson-Aiken Center for those 5-14 years old.

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    Sign ups start for 24 Hours of Stratton 3qh4g

    STRATTON — Registration opened for the 24 Hours of Stratton, a fundraising event for the Stratton Foundation in which nighttime skiing and boarding occurs at the resort. 

    Nelson Withington Skating Facility hockey stick times 1h6h6n

      BRATTLEBORO — The Nelson Withington Skating Facility will open for the season on Saturday, Oct. 26, and will be offering stick time three days a week. 

      BUHS announces ticket prices, viewing information ahead of boys hockey quarterfinal 1k2x54

      BRATTLEBORO — On Wednesday at 7:15, the varsity boys ice hockey team will host Mt. Mansfield in a Division 1 Quarterfinal.

      Bulldogs blank the Bears to move on to state semifinals z215k

      MANCHESTER — Different day of the week, different venue, same result. It’s not always easy to play the same team in back-to-back weeks, but Burr and Burton football found a way to beat Brattleboro in even more dominant fashion than eight days prior with a 41-0 win in the Division I quarterfinals.

      Late goals lift Brattleboro over Mount Anthony in thrilling senior night clash 5el6z

      Mount Anthony dominated play over the first 75 minutes of action during Thursday’s senior night game against Southern Vermont League rival Brattleboro.

      Brattleboro seizes Elwell Trophy with gritty victory over Mount Anthony 375s5e

      The Elwell Trophy is heading back to Brattleboro.

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      Letter to the Editor: Take action against hounding 2s144u

      To the Editor: Hounding involves releasing packs of dogs to chase wildlife, such as bears, bobcats, foxes, coyotes, and raccoons until the animals are cornered, treed (forced up a tree), or simply too exhausted to continue. The hound “training” season begins on June 1 in Vermont and lasts al…

      Letter to the Editor: The $15 million case for legal aid in Vermont w6g5h

      To the Editor: When we talk about access to justice, we are talking about something foundational to democracy: the idea that everyone, regardless of income, status, or circumstance, should be able to understand and exercise their rights under the law. At the Vermont Bar Foundation, we fund l…

      Letter to the Editor: Trump's budget bill is plutocracy in action 5c58d

      To the Editor: As Republicans in Congress prepare to Trump’s budget bill and permanently extend the tax breaks he bestowed upon the wealthiest corporations and billionaires in 2017, it is worth noting these recent findings of the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy.

      Letter to the Editor: Plight of the Palestinians in Gaza 2c1za

      To the Editor: With everything happening in the world, news about the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza has unfortunately increasingly being neglected by the media. But one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises continues to grow there, as do atrocious human rights violations against the …

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