Hike the Bennington Triangle … if you dare By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. GLASTENBURY MOUNTAIN — Joseph Citro doesn’t want to scare you away from exploring the vanished town of Fayville, but he has one piece of advice for intrepid hikers. “I…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The holidays are a time for beloved traditions, familiar carols and a little unexpected magic. This December, Bennington Theater is adding a generous helping of comedy, music and convent-sized chaos to end the 2026 season with…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Some gifts are enjoyed for a moment, then tucked away. Others are savored, shared and remembered. Few things deliver that pleasure quite like handmade chocolates. In Bennington and East Arlington, the Monte family has a tradition…
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BENNINGTON — The magic of the holiday season comes to life with the return of A Bennington Christmas Carol, the signature holiday production of the Monument Arts & Cultural Center (MACC). This reimagined adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic brings a distinctly…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. NORTH BENNINGTON — Sandra Magsamen has been helping people say what’s in their hearts since she was 12 years old. Back then, it wasn’t through bestselling children’s books or nationally licensed gift lines; it was…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. North Bennington has always been more than a village. Its independent businesses, library, arts organizations, trails, historic destinations and nearly three decades of outdoor sculpture have helped give the community a character all its own. But…
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The King’s Knit-Wit from the perspective of Winston Hello everyone, my name is Sir Hairy Winston Churchill Sarnfsalot, and I am the owner of The King’s Knit-Wit at 520 Main Street, in downtown Bennington, Vermont. I was asked to give an account…
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Nestled in the heart of vibrant Brattleboro, Vermont, flanked by the Amtrak railroad and the Connecticut River, is the newly opened dining spot, the Rail & River Tavern. After a full renovation and modernization, the Rail & River Tavern has opened its…
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Wardsboro is the undisputed home of the Gilfeather Turnip, the Vermont State Vegetable. By Anita Rafael. Ever since 2002, long before the State of Vermont designated the Gilfeather turnip as the State Vegetable, the residents of the small town of Wardsboro have…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. On a 412-acre estate flanked by the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Mountains to the west, autumn is alive. Surrounding maples, birches, and northern red oaks are decorated in spicy red, tangy orange,…
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By Scott Grimm-Lyon. For John Pitroff waste reduction isn’t just a profession—it’s a passion. The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance (BCSWA) recently welcomed Pitroff as its new Education & Outreach Coordinator. Serving residents across Bennington County’s thirteen member towns, Pitroff will lead…
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