Manchester farm plans to invest in eco-tourism

MANCHESTER — A proposed development at the Boorn Brook Farm on Benson Road in Manchester would expand operations to include lodging for up to 92 guests as well as a fine-dining restaurant with …

At least 35 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Northshire, mountain towns MANCHESTER — The Manchester Town Health Officer has confirmed at least 35 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the Northshire and the mountain communities since Saturday. The news was …

Dorset Quarry closed DORSET — The Town of Dorset announced that the Dorset Quarry will be closed beginning tomorrow for the foreseeable future due to the outbreak of positive COVID-19 cases in the area. Town …

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Final Arthur Jones retrospective up now at 3 Pears Gallery

DORSET — If you've ever driven Route 7 in the Northshire, the bumpy spine of the Green Mountains is unmistakable. Likewise is the work of Arthur Jones, a painter born and raised in Dorset …

Cybersecurity best practice for staff working from home

It’s called telecommuting. And one study two years ago by a Swiss office service provider found that 70 percent of professionals work away from the office at least one day a …

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Arts and Entertainment

Linehan, Koss to debut song at SVHC fundraising gala

Manchester vocalist Maxine Linehan will debut an original song, titled "Stronger Together," at the Spirit of Summer Gala charity event July 17 for the Southwestern Vermont Health Care …

Northshire Bookstore offers pair of digital events

SVAC sets reopening

Waterfalls to chase in Southern Vermont

August may be coming to an end, but there's still time to squeeze in a few more hiking adventures and summer splashes before school starts. The Green Mountains are full of hiking trails to beautiful …

Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal Regional All Stars awards show

All Stars virtual ceremony honors region's top athletes BENNINGTON — The region's top athletes and coaches were honored on Monday night as the Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal hosted the virtual version of the fourth annual Bennington Banner …

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In VSBL opener, Manchester tops Bennington

MANCHESTER — It was opening day for the newly-minted Vermont Summer Baseball League, with all of the protocols and precautions of playing sports in the "new normal" of the coronavirus. But …

Bennington prepares for VSBL season BENNINGTON — The 'pop' of a baseball meeting a leather glove could be heard on Park Street, signifying the return of local sports to the region after more than a three-month hiatus. The …

Play Ball! Manchester eager to begin VSBL season MANCHESTER — With the cancellation of the Vermont American Legion baseball season on April 16, it seemed like the coronavirus had wiped out any chance of baseball throughout the region this …

MAU's Crosier named Vermont track & field athlete of the year BENNINGTON — The awards keep pilling up for former Mount Anthony athlete Rebecca Crosier. After being named the Female Athlete of the Year during the fourth annual Bennington Banner and …