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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In the heart of Downtown Bennington, the Bennington Theater, formerly known as Oldcastle Theater, is set to captivate audiences once again with its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season. Located at 331 Main Street, this beloved cultural hub is committed to enriching the community…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. RUPERT — Inside the coziest of eight rustic cabins used for year-round camping at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in Rupert sits a medium-sized cooler, a wooden bunk, a table, a chair, a woodstove, a makeshift…
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There is nothing quite like the dopamine-release of picking your own fruit, and Southern Vermont has plenty of opportunities to do that. At Harlow’s Sugar House, a year-round sugarhouse that also hosts blueberry- and apple-picking, owner and manager Todd Harlow is pleased…
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By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. MANCHESTER — When Jess Slaght saw a call for a director of a sapphic — an umbrella term for attraction or relationships between women — version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” to be performed at an outdoor theater…
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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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By Bob Audette and Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country. Ever wanted to pretend you’re on the Oregon Trail? Stop in at any of our favorite country stores and enjoy an old-fashioned, one-stop shopping experience. BENNINGTON Bennington Community Market Bennington Community Market, at…
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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 Tim Wassberg, Vermont Country Magazine. DORSET — H.N. Williams Store has been in the Brownlee family for generations. For Billy Brownlee, owner and operator of the country store in Dorset, it has always been about family, but also about moving the…
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BENNINGTON — The Better Bennington Corporation (BBC), the designated downtown organization, with support from the Town of Bennington, is excited to announce its latest collaboration with the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS VT). Together, both organizations are proud to bring captivating…
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By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. Manchester Reluctant Panther When dining at The Reluctant Panther Inn, visitors are treated to an elegant farm-to-table menu crafted with care by Chef Sigal Rocklin. The selection of dishes highlights the diverse culinary landscape of Vermont,…
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