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Bells ring in Manchester in solidarity as Vermont faces pandemic

MANCHESTER — When the Town of Manchester took possession of the old Bennington County Courthouse on Main Street in Manchester Village, an important piece of equipment came with the real estate …

Governor extends school closure for remainder of year Gov. Phil Scott told schools to remain closed through the end of the school year. The governor originally ordered pre-K through 12th grade schools closed from March 18 to April 6, but he has not …

Manchester closes rec park over COVID-19 concerns MANCHESTER — After trying to keep the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park open for the past several weeks, Manchester Town Manager John O'Keefe announced the park's closure Thursday morning. On …

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Germany's Merkel shines in virus crisis even as power wanes

BERLIN (AP) — In her first address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel calmly appealed to citizens' reason and discipline to slow the spread of the virus, …

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Our opinion: Setting legislative priorities for 2020

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Marcy: We're all in this together

Martin Langeveld | Corona Diary: We're looking at a recession on a par with the Depression

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The Accountable Care Organization: Hype versus reality

Keean: State needs to pursue crooks at all levels

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Welch: The time for paid family leave is now

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Zupan: Why rent control increases housing shortages

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Arts and Entertainment

In time of social distancing, local chef, baker spread goodwill

BRATTLEBORO — Nicole Reisman, a Brattleboro resident and chef by trade, calls cooking for others her "love language." "It's just a natural thing for me to do," she said. "It's the way I show …

What we're (finally) reading: While under quarantine, now is the time for classics and epics

Forming a special bond: Riding center offers physical, emotional and cognitive benefits

4 places to find quiet, natural beauty in Southern Vermont

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the …

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Ski resorts throughout county to shutter due to outbreak

PERU — Ski resorts nearing the end of their seasons have started to suspend operations for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Bromley Mountain in Peru, Stratton Mountain …

2020 Regional All-Stars football The Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal are honoring our area's top high school athletes and coaches in more than 20 high school sports and in our seven schools in our coverage area. Each …

Local sporting events canceled, postponed due to outbreak BENNINGTON — Following the lead of professional and college sports leagues, local events or events with local competitors have all been canceled or postponed as concerns of the coronavirus and …

BBA announces three new coaches MANCHESTER — Burr and Burton Academy will have some new faces in the athletic department, as BBA athletic director Dave Miceli announced the hiring of three varsity coaches. Two of the …