By Gena Mangiaratti, Vermont Country. BRATTLEBORO — Walking into Bar 580 as a local, the new gathering spot often described as an upscale sports bar, brings to mind the tagline from “Cheers.” On a busy night, the inside is like a town…
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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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Theater company known for intimate stagings and gourmet cuisine thrives in North Bennington By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — When William Shakespeare had Hamlet utter “the play’s the thing,” he couldn’t have known how that simple phrase would be…
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Theater company mixes modern classics with world premieres By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. DORSET — From June to September, audiences in and around Southern Vermont can see world-class theater in their own backyards. The Dorset Theatre Festival, currently in its 47th…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion, nestled in the heart of New England, has long been a beacon of Victorian elegance and historical significance. Under the guidance of newly appointed museum director Polly Raine,…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. When it comes to maple syrup, most folks don’t need a reason to pour on their yogurt, in their hot morning cereal or over their pancakes and French toast. Connoisseurs of the sweet boiled sap of…
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By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. For intrepid journalists, some tasks loom large. Venturing forth to sample the best burgers in the Northshire is not among them, so I am up to the task. Still, compiling a list of best burgers brought…
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By Bill LeConey, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Vermont is much different than Afghanistan, but when Shaima Hussainzada Aslami is baking any of the delicious breads of her native land, she at least has a sense of familiarity. “When I’m in our kitchen,…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. STRATTON — Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Vermont, Stratton Mountain is a premier skiing and snowboarding destination and a haven for those seeking a complete winter experience. An excellent spot for locals and visitors alike, Stratton,…
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By Gena Mangiaratti, Vermont Country. BRATTLEBORO — Walking into Bar 580 as a local, the new gathering spot often described as an upscale sports bar, brings to mind the tagline from “Cheers.” On a busy night, the inside is like a town…
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By Tory Rich, Vermont Country MANCHESTER — The dog days of summer can feel like a bit of a dead zone in the sports calendar, not just nationally, but also locally. But fear not, sports fans — there is one show in…
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