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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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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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Sponsored by VermontBeginsHere.com. There is a particular kind of magic to a Vermont fall: crisp mornings, winding roads framed in red and gold, farm stands overflowing with the harvest, and small towns that seem to slow…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. On a 412-acre estate flanked by the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Mountains to the west, autumn is alive. Surrounding maples, birches, and northern red oaks are decorated in spicy red, tangy orange,…
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By Scott Grimm-Lyon. For John Pitroff waste reduction isn’t just a profession—it’s a passion. The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance (BCSWA) recently welcomed Pitroff as its new Education & Outreach Coordinator. Serving residents across Bennington County’s thirteen member towns, Pitroff will lead…
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By Xander Belogour, Vermont Country correspondent. Summer in Vermont is synonymous with swimming, and the state is home to countless rivers, streams, and other places to cool off. When the Green Mountains warm up, Vermonters trade their snow gear for swimsuits and…
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ArtsFest Celebrates Creativity Along Downtown Bennington’s Riverwalk By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In many communities, experiencing art requires registering for a class, attending a workshop, or purchasing admission to a museum or gallery. In Bennington, art is increasingly becoming part of…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. While the French Second Empire mansion with Italianate influences draws eyes toward its elegant mansard roof and wrap-around-porch, the surrounding park-like grounds with 100 plus year old trees providing shade epitomize the Park-McCullough House in North…
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For nearly three decades, summer in Southwestern Vermont has carried with it a familiar and beloved tradition: the return of sculpture to the streets, pathways and public spaces of North Bennington and beyond. This year, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show is…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Regardless of weather, May is springtime in Vermont and that means local farmers markets are moving from inside to outside. On May 2, Bennington Community Market hosts its first al fresco Bennington Community Farmers Market of…
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