An Aug. 26, 1989, show in a sleepy Vermont town recalled by people who were there By Bill LeConeyVermont Country TOWNSHEND — In the summer of 1989, Deane Wilson was working at Rick’s Tavern in Newfane, and he kept hearing people talking
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These 3 Southern Vermont shops will tempt you with distinct treats that dare to go beyond mere maple (but they have maple stuff, too) By Gena MangiarattiVermont Country When we think of sweet things in Vermont, we tend to think of maple
County was stumped by mysterious disappearance and presumed slaying of Russell Colvin by the brothers Boorn By Lex MerrellVermont Country MANCHESTER — Two brothers, Stephen and Jesse Boorn, grew up in Manchester in humble circumstances and supported their families with hard labor.
By Bill LeConeyVermont Country LUDLOW — Trey Anastasio is not a native Vermonter. He lived most of his life in New Jersey before attending the University of Vermont in the early 1980s and forming the band Phish with some like-minded friends. Since
Editor’s note For this July-August edition of Vermont Country magazine, we really wanted to sell the sizzle that is the Green Mountain State in the summertime. To help you chill out a little, photojournalists Isabel Wissner and Kristopher Radder point out six
She started with socks, but now dazzles with intricacy — and illustrations, too By Bob AudetteVermont Country BENNINGTON — Michelle Housel made her first rag doll out of socks and scrap fabric when she was about 12, a year or two after
What draws hikers to trek the Long and Appalachian trails By Jim TherrienVermont Country BENNINGTON — Most people are at least vaguely aware that backpack-laden hikers are often trekking past us on the high ridgelines of the Appalachian and Long trails through
Violins, guitars and mandolins are this luthier’s specialty By Bob AudetteVermont Country BRATTLEBORO — If a workshop can be characterized as both tidy and cluttered, David Sullivan’s shop on Spruce Street might just be the exemplar. Light shines through the many windows
Stratton Mountain Resort delivers downhill mountain biking, golf adventures, more for all abilities STRATTON — It’s never easy being all things to all people. That said, Stratton Mountain Resort somehow makes it look easy, appealing to visitors and outdoor recreation enthusiasts for
$300,000 still needed in fundraising effort for fledgling grocery, bakery, event space By Isabel WissnerVermont Country BENNINGTON — A new Bennington Community Market aims to support local farmers while increasing the accessibility of fresh produce and goods to the region. Aila West,