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12/20/2024

The Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) celebrated its first anniversary as a permanent part of Bennington Thursday with traditional foods, art, friendships, conversation, and gratitude for a year of helping recent refugees.

12/20/2024

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12/20/2024

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union has launched a survey on the desired skills and attributes one would desire to see in a new superintendent.

12/20/2024

The Mount Anthony Nordic program has been in contention for a state title each of the past seven years – claiming the championship four times during that stretch and finishing

12/20/2024

POWNAL – During a brisk half-hour meeting Thursday, the Select Board made two appointments, reviewed the latest fiscal 2026 road and general fund budget figures and discussed separate ballot proposals

12/20/2024

BENNINGTON -- On Saturday, December 21 at 10 a.m., the Walloomsac River and Downtown Walk will highlight an individual and an organization working on behalf of the community. The walk will include a presentation of the Bennington Unsung Hero Award, which recognizes individuals who have quietly gone above and beyond on behalf of our community. The walk will conclude at the Better Bennington Corporation (BBC) to recognize their ongoing support and advocacy of the Bennington downtown.

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BENNINGTON -- On Saturday, December 21 at 10 a.m., the Walloomsac River and Downtown Walk will highlight an individual and an organization working on behalf of the community. The walk

12/20/2024

BENNINGTON – The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the town have rescheduled an informational session on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination identified in recent testing of local wells.

12/19/2024

MONTPELIER — The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) are expanding the Corrections Post-Secondary Education Initiative (CPSEI) partnership, which delivers free college courses to

12/19/2024

The Bennington Regional Planning Commission is helping the town fast-track an environmental inspection of the building it intends to purchase and use for new town offices.

12/19/2024

A Bennington woman caught on video surveillance beating her dog last spring has taken a plea deal to a lesser charge with no jail time.

12/19/2024

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The 1753 House Committee and the Williamstown Historical Museum invite the community to the annual 1753 House Carol Sing at 7 pm on Sunday, December 22. The

12/19/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, I resolve to start the new year with both optimism and determination to protect the things we care about. At the heart of Vermont's

12/19/2024

In 1954, a few people in the town of Bellingham, Washington, reported seeing pits and dings on their windshields -- perhaps the work of vandals. Roadblocks were quickly set up.

12/19/2024

The essence of bringing in academics to weigh in on the perspectives and scientific variances in the pop culture lexicon has long created intense discussions. With a new edition of the Science on Screen film series at Images Cinema in Williamstown Mass., Executive Director Dan Hudson is bringing a new theme in “Eco-Disaster: How We Imagine Humankind Will Navigate Global Catastrophe”. The film series will encompass different aspects and genres beginning Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with Lars Von Trier's “Melancholia” starring Kirsten Dunst. Other films in the series will include “Children Of Men,” “Deep Impact” and “Snowpiercer." Hudson sat down with Banner along with academic participant Dr. Jeremy A. Cone, associate professor of psychology at Williams College, to discuss perspective, affectation and the context of impression.

Read this feature on Images Cinema in today's Bennington Banner and online.

The essence of bringing in academics to weigh in on the perspectives and scientific variances in the pop culture lexicon has long created intense discussions. With a new edition of

12/19/2024

POWNAL — The owner of a Center Street parcel eyed for environmental remediation work — and as a suggested site for a new Pownal firehouse — said Tuesday he’s been unfairly painted as having stalled an effort to have the brownfields site cleaned up for reuse.

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POWNAL — The owner of a Center Street parcel eyed for environmental remediation work — and as a suggested site for a new Pownal firehouse — said Tuesday he’s been

12/19/2024

The North Bennington Trustees recently voted to approve a $841,987 municipal budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to be presented in the annual report for vote next March.

12/18/2024

The Pun Also Rises (regular column): In the spirit of the holiday season, I'd like to remind everyone that they will die.

To be clear, this is not a threat, even if you are a millionaire who profits mainly by denying care to people who need it (although obviously if you could stop doing that, it would be better for everyone, including you).

In the spirit of the holiday season, I'd like to remind everyone that they will die.

12/18/2024

Almost two years ago, when Bennington Theater executive director Kevin Carlon took the reins of the performance venue rooted in history with the former Oldcastle Theatre Company and more recently the Bennington Performing Arts Center. His vision was to see the theater arts flourish while surrounded by many other cultural and entertainment offerings.

Read the latest review by By Telly Halkias, Bennington Banner correspondent on Scrooge In Rouge.

Almost two years ago, when Bennington Theater executive director Kevin Carlon took the reins of the performance venue rooted in history with the former Oldcastle Theatre Company and more recently