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In wake of Charleston shootings, 2 preach 'gospel of forgiveness'

Polly Shepard listens as the Rev. Anthony Thompson answers a question from the audience at Zion Episcopal Church in Manchester on Wednesday. To the right of Thompson is Wiley Mullins, one of the hosts for the event.
MANCHESTER — The Rev. Anthony Thompson lost his wife, Myra, on the night of June 17, 2015, in white supremacist Dylann Roof's shooting spree at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in …

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Halloween Happenings

Pumpkin decoratingMANCHESTER — First Congregational Church is holding its annual pumpkin decorating contest on Friday at 5 p.m. in the vestry. Bring your own pumpkin, decoration and tools; …

Long Trail welcomes 17 students to NHS chapter

Riverwalk hosts celebration

Columbus Day Holiday Closings

Library offering Makers Clubs to elementary, middle school students

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Editorials
Our opinion: The high price of secrecy

The state of Vermont has more than 250 known exemptions restraining free access to public records — information that could and should be available to the public. But how does that affect …

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Letters to the editor
Letter: Turner best choice for Lt. Governor

To the Editor:The November 6th election approaches fast. Vermonters have an important decision to make when they vote for Lieutenant Governor. History tells us how easy it is to vote for the …

Letter: Voting for James

Letter: James right on the environment

Letter: Supporting James for House

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Arts
Taconic Music launching Junior Ensemble for musicians 7 and up

MANCHESTER — Taconic Music is pleased to announce a new opportunity for area violin, viola, cello and double bass students, ages 7 and up, to participate in a string ensemble. The Taconic …

Review: Credible 'Witness' opens Dorset Players' 91st season

SVAC fall member show opens Saturday

Matthew Lerman photography exhibit opens next Thursday

Do Rights and The Big Takeover headline 2nd Funk on the Farm event

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Local sports
Planning Commission gets first look at revised sign ordinance MANCHESTER — The town's sign ordinance is going to look a lot different once the Planning Commission completes its revisions of the bylaw. The commission got its first look at town planning and …
Burr and Burton's Julia Dapron rolls a birdie putt on the par-3 12th hole during the 2018 high school girls golf state championships at Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury on Tuesday.
Dapron wins third straight title; leads BBA to runner-up MIDDLEBURY — Burr and Burton's Julia Dapron remains on top of Vermont golf after winning her third straight individual state championship.Dapron shot a 9-over 80, leading the Bulldogs to a …
Burr and Burton's Rebecca Montaufray directs traffic as she looks for a teammate during Tuesday's 4-1 win.
Set pieces crucial in BBA's 4-1 win MANCHESTER — Tied at halftime, the Burr and Burton girls soccer team made their presence felt in the second half, scoring a trio of unanswered goals in a 4-1 win over Mount Anthony that was …
Arlington's Denita Moore makes a pass during the Eagles' win against West Rutland Tuesday night.
Tess Belnap hat trick propels Arlington to win ARLINGTON — Soccer, at its core, is a game of will.It's a matter of who wants the ball more and who's willing to put in the effort to take over.Arlington junior Tess Belnap took that fact into …

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Lifestyles
A great tasting gluten-free pizza crust is possible with the right ingredients and technique. Let your gluten-free guests pick the toppings to make them feel even more welcome and comfortable.
Great-tasting options for gluten-free guests No more bread, pasta, cake, beer and junk food?No more going out to eat?A celiac disease diagnosis, marked by a severe, negative reaction to gluten, can feel like a part of your life is ending, said …
Puff pastry, either homemade or frozen and store-bought, makes it really easy to be a hero by bringing baked goods to work, band practice, that group you volunteer with, etc.
Pick too many apples? Use up your apple haul with puff pastry treats The internet is buzzing with apple-picking photos this time of year. People, what are you doing with all those apples after the adorable selfies have been taken and you're back at home with 25 pounds …
Welcome fall by topping your favorite chicken soup or stew with homemade dumplings.
Turn up the comfort with no-fuss dumplings There is nothing like a pot of fragrant soup or stew simmering all day in a Dutch oven on the stove top or slow cooker to warm you up on a cool, crisp fall day. Soups and stews …
A virtual reality viewpoint from a simulation designed to help people with a fear of heights. Virtual reality therapy can help patients by exposing them gradually to their greatest terrors. The technology is just now reaching the mainstream after 20 years of research.
Treating phobias: New era in virtual reality therapy Dick Tracey didn't have to visit a tall building to get over his fear of heights. He put on a virtual reality headset.Through VR, he rode an elevator to a high-rise atrium that looked so real he fell …

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Teflon Town
A Banner file photo from the 1970s of fabric being coated with Teflon in one of the North Bennington plant's "towers."
Teflon Town: ChemFab's Toxic Legacy

Teflon Town: ChemFab's toxic legacy is a five-part series on the history of the company in Bennington and the impact of water contamination from the factories on local residents.

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