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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BRATTLEBORO — Voted number-one gym in Brattleboro for over 10 years, Supreme Fitness is a sprawling 15,000 square-foot facility that serves not only Windham County, but also Cheshire and Franklin counties. Whether you are a strongman competitor, serious weightlifter or a beginner,…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. BENNINGTON — In the heart of Southern Vermont, The South Shire and Niramit Thai extend a warm invitation to couples seeking a wedding experience that combines timeless romance and unparalleled luxury. With a seasoned team…
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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 Telly Halkias, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. DORSET — Luke Krueger’s day job teaching English at Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) is a daily performance requiring dexterity in human relations and no small amount of creativity. But at certain times during the…
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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 Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Whatever the time of the year, you can get fresh greens at various locations across Southern Vermont thanks to Grateful Greens in Brattleboro. Grateful Greens has been growing microgreens since 2019, sprouting up here in Brattleboro,…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Scott Sparks, owner of Vermont Bud Barn and Vermont Hempicurean, has built many long and strong relationships through his approximately seven years involved in the Vermont hemp and cannabis community. Around April 2017, he attended his…
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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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When the orange and yellow and red leaves begin to drip down tentatively from the slowly changing autumnal trees in the deep and vast deciduous forests in the Green Mountains of Vermont, these blazing incandescent precursors of the annual winter sleep alight…
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