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 Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. The Park-McCullough in North Bennington has long been a jewel of Southern Vermont. The house, completed at the end of 1865 and now a museum open to the public, is one of New England’s most significant…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Just after dawn in Quechee, when the river valley is still holding the last of the night’s cool air, the first balloon burners crack open with a sound like a giant exhaling. The village green —…
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By Kelly Palecek, Vermont Country correspondent. Danielle Dupuis Mathers founded ABODE Kitchen & Design Studio in Manchester Center with a simple belief: good design is built on trust, relationships, and care that extends well beyond the finished space. Her path began at…
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By Brew Moscarello and Jeff Diehl. When I first stepped into the Battenkill in 1986 it was a transitional time for fly fishing nationally. Trophy angling on American rivers was rising to dominance. Guiding was becoming more transactional, shaped by scale and…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Enter in the back of 532 Main St. #3, and you’ll find something that has quietly shaped the well-being of Bennington for 25 years. Jane Schaeffer smiles when she says it’s been “a great experience.” A…
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BRATTLEBORO — After recently celebrating a third anniversary, plans are underway to expand classes offered by Confluence Acupuncture. “It’s all going well,” said Stefan Grace, owner of Confluence Acupuncture. Grace enjoys helping people realize the possibility of traditional Chinese medicine for health care. …
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. At the Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England, the “Green Mountain Monk, the Venerable Bhante Rathana, has taken up residency, in partnership with Dr. Joseph Burke, a life-long Catholic who moved to…
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Bennington Family Eyecare is conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of Downtown Bennington. Dr. Mercedes Smith and her husband and business manager Shawn opened the eye clinic and boutique optical in May 2025 and immediately received a warm welcome from…
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Vermont’s weather is known to turn in an instant. From heavy snowfall, high winds, and severe thunderstorms, keeping the lights on is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. For years, the solution for many has been loud, fossil-fuel-burning generators. Costly installations and…
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Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro, Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. Entering the tasting room, a lineup of colorfully labeled bottles of liqueurs and spirits greets you. The…
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