The Berkshires and Southern Vermont, as we know it, won’t be the same this summer. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. We came up with 7 activities — from bird-watching to kayaking — and some suggestions as to where you…
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If you are, you’re not alone.…
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Vermonter Petria Mitchell had a reason.…
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