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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By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country and Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. For Brattleboro musician Zara Bode, preparations for her winter holiday-themed shows begin as soon as the previous season ends. “My tradition is to, after every Christmas season, I go around…
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By Lynn Barrett, Vermont Country correspondent. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of 24 of Vermont’s most prominent makers invite the public in to discover, ask questions…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. WILMINGTON — Bright Lights Craft Fair has become synonymous with the holiday season in the Deerfield Valley. It’s returning to Memorial Hall in Wilmington on Dec. 14, with a companion show the same day in Dover…
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Luis was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in a culturally rich environment with an Italian mother and a Peruvian father. His journey into the international scene began in Switzerland, where he spent 20 formative years and acquired Swiss citizenship. This…
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Sponsored by The Shires of Southwestern Vermont DMO As the crisp air of fall sweeps across the Green Mountains, The Shires of Southwestern Vermont transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, making it a major destination for autumn enthusiasts and travelers of…
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From foliage to festivals to fresh cider, there is always plenty to look forward to in fall in Vermont. Here is a collection of photos from past foliage seasons and events to give you an idea of what you’re in for. Enjoy…
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By Victor C. Capelli. As the tired August and September trees begin to tint with leaf tips of hesitant change, so too the browning meadows with their spent dry grasses indenting the rolling green undulating hills foreshadowing and anticipating with their waning…
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By Dan Tebo, Vermont Country correspondent. MANSFIELD, Mass. — It’s just after 4 p.m. on a blazing hot Saturday in July, yet the parking lot at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield is already nearing capacity. Phish aren’t due onstage for another four…
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By Brandon Canevari, Vermont Country Magazine. LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Just over a month ago, the life of a Bellows Falls native was dramatically changed and, in the process, a boyhood dream was fulfilled. Elliott Groenewold, 18, a defenseman, was drafted in…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. DANBY — Andrea Myklebust was standing in the shade of the studio doorway of her farm in Danby on a steamy summer morning, brushing small pieces of plant material from her clothing and fingering a…
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