By Tara Schatz, Back Road Ramblers. Southern Vermont’s hot, steamy summers often require a mid-afternoon dip, and the local rivers and streams are ideal for cooling off in. If you’re seeking relief from the heat or a spot to while away the…
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The ‘Three Ps’ in village make for a tasty day By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent BENNINGTON — One of the best things to do in Vermont is to drive its stunning back roads and discover the hidden gems within the rolling…
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By Gena Mangiaratti, Vermont Country I recently realized I am among the many who claim their mood is not affected by the weather until suddenly winter ends (knock on wood) and my antidepressant apparently starts to kick in. Until then, I forget…
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… yes, they used actual dolls in ‘Superstar’ By Dan Tebo There is perhaps no other film genre that openly courts disaster as fervently as the music biopic. Tales of big screen music biographies being beset by miscasting, licensing issues or meddling…
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Lucia Rising blooms as a business By Chris Mays, Vermont Country DUMMERSTON — Last year, Lindsay Richard made flowers available via a roadside stand in front of her residence on Route 5 in Dummerston between Brattleboro and Putney. That was the bulk…
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By Kathleen Hawes, Vermont Country correspondent Editor’s note: Because of a production error, a draft version of this story ran in a past issue of the former UpCountry magazine. Below is the updated version. STRIKE ONE At a quaint New England farmers…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine GUILFORD — For Ali West, one of the new owners of the Guilford Country Store, stepping into the store is a return to her Vermont roots. “I’ve been in cafes and delis since I was 15…
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By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Pure snow lies shoved off roads, lumped in piles like broken promises. We long for spring and summer warmth. We may hear an alluring voice, expressing an age-old sentiment: “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” But before…
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Brattleboro’s punks with a cause By Bob Audette, Vermont Country BRATTLEBORO — One of Vermont’s quietest traditions is also one of its loudest — music from the Green Mountains. And from Phish to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Sam Amidon to Neko…
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Basement Music Series and Little City Cider bring the tunes to Bennington By Tory Rich, Vermont Country If you’ve been in the Bennington area over the last few years, one of the most common complaints you used to hear — fair or…
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By Gordon Dossett, Vermont News & Media correspondent Editor’s note: This column, part of an occasional series, previously ran in the Manchester Journal. MANCHESTER CENTER — Do we locals ever act as tourists at home? A tourist dives into some of the…
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