Poison parsnip and poison ivy, false hellebore galore … beware as you take to Green Mountain trails By Jim TherrienVermont Country BENNINGTON — Tick season and Lyme disease get a lot of deserved attention in Vermont in the warmer months, but several…
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Are you ready to say “I do” in a setting that’s much more than just a wedding venue? Kimpton Taconic Hotel, in the heart of Manchester Village, is an award-winning boutique hotel that’s reminiscent of grand New England inns of days past.…
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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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By Victor C. Capelli. By ones or by twos, in groups or in flocks, migratory songbirds journey north into Vermont and the other New England states. Starting with the winter thaw of March, they ride the coattails of blustery winds and traverse…
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A vision of connection and community By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. RUPERT — Founded by pharmaceutical executive George Merck and his wife Serena, Merck Forest was envisioned as a place where families and friends could bond over the wonders of…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. “We love the things we love for what they are.” — Robert Frost Planning a marriage proposal is an entirely personal event. It is a reflection of who you are, how well you know your…
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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 Mark Rondeau, Vermont Country Magazine. ARLINGTON — I have adopted only two pets in my life: both cats and both from Second Chance Animal Center. Rocco is the second. I picked up Rocco on Dec. 10. As a reporter and editor…
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By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A classic T-bar lift in a picturesque Vermont setting, the sounds of laughter and the “swooshing” of people going downhill can be heard going well into the night. The glow coming from the lights…
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By Miss Kitty. This Kitty is sure there is no more romantic a season in Vermont than fall. Whether a Kitty has been tethered to the same old Tomcat for years, or whether she has perhaps just suffered rejection from an ungrateful…
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Saxtons Distillery launches summer music series By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Saxtons Distillery, known for its exceptional craft spirits, is hosting a brand new summer music series in its beautiful backyard. Greg Labshere, production assistant at the Brattleboro distillery,…
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