Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander knows what season is upon…
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By Patrick Kincaid, Vermont Country correspondent. One of the attributes that gives a town that “small-town” or “hometown” feel is a family-owned business that seems to have been around forever. That is certainly true in Bennington with The Old Brick Furniture and…
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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. In a town with plenty of reasons to get up early, The Angry Egg 2 has given Bennington another one: breakfast worth making plans around. Owners Steve and Liz have built The Angry Egg 2 into…
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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 Green Mountain Monk brings meditation and community to a longtime local studio By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For 25 years, The Yoga Place has quietly been part of Bennington’s wellness community. Tucked behind 532 Main St. #3, the studio has…
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A Little Slice of Home in Downtown Bennington By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is something special about a place that feels like home the moment you walk through the door. In Downtown Bennington, The Local & Co. is building that…
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If you want to understand what makes a Vermont village special, don’t just drive through Putney, stop at the Putney General Store. The G-Store as the locals call it, sits at the heart of Putney Village, and walking through its doors feels…
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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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Fall Comes to Downtown Bennington By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is something especially inviting about autumn in Bennington. The leaves begin to turn, the air gets a little more crisp, and Downtown Bennington, with its historic buildings, walkable streets and…
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