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The Annual Thanksgiving feast at Harvest House welcomed both family and strangers into the fold over roasted turkey, stu...
11/27/2025

The Annual Thanksgiving feast at Harvest House welcomed both family and strangers into the fold over roasted turkey, stuffing, pie, and love for one another.

BENNINGTON – The Bennington Police Department could be bringing on three new officers in 2026, Chief Paul Doucette infor...
11/27/2025

BENNINGTON – The Bennington Police Department could be bringing on three new officers in 2026, Chief Paul Doucette informed the Select Board Monday as part of his periodic update on department activities.

BENNINGTON – The Bennington Police Department could be bringing on three new officers in 2026, Chief Paul Doucette informed the Select Board Monday as part of his periodic update on

BENNINGTON — The members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are encouraging those experiencing shelter insecurity ...
11/27/2025

BENNINGTON — The members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are encouraging those experiencing shelter insecurity to gather with them at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Meetinghouse on School Street – and take a moment to warm their bone…

BENNINGTON — The members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are encouraging those experiencing shelter insecurity to gather with them at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Meetinghouse on School Street – and

"We each can do something to help the hungry at Thanksgiving, and this year it is certainly urgent given the number of e...
11/26/2025

"We each can do something to help the hungry at Thanksgiving, and this year it is certainly urgent given the number of emergencies and funding shortages. A combined effort can bring some relief to those suffering hunger this Thanksgiving."

"We each can do something to help the hungry at Thanksgiving, and this year it is certainly urgent given the number of emergencies and funding shortages. A combined effort can

On Sunday, Cornerstone Fellowship Church of North Hoosick in conjunction with Harvest House Soup Kitchen provided for ov...
11/26/2025

On Sunday, Cornerstone Fellowship Church of North Hoosick in conjunction with Harvest House Soup Kitchen provided for over 60 people currently experiencing homelessness by supplying tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and clothing.

On Sunday, Cornerstone Fellowship Church of North Hoosick in conjunction with Harvest House Soup Kitchen provided for over 60 people currently experiencing homelessness by supplying tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and

In a press release, the staff stated that they would like to publicly thank the members of the Public Works Department o...
11/26/2025

In a press release, the staff stated that they would like to publicly thank the members of the Public Works Department of the Town of Bennington "for their excellent work and their help allowing library visitors to safely access the library building…

In a press release, the staff stated that they would like to publicly thank the members of the Public Works Department of the Town of Bennington "for their excellent work

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11/25/2025

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A convicted habitual offender most recently charged with domestic assault in 2022, while already out on probation for a ...
11/25/2025

A convicted habitual offender most recently charged with domestic assault in 2022, while already out on probation for a prior domestic assault charge in 2015, was released on supervision Tuesday following his sentencing hearing.

A convicted habitual offender most recently charged with domestic assault in 2022, while already out on probation for a prior domestic assault charge in 2015, was released on supervision Tuesday

BENNINGTON — Following a brief executive session, the Select Board on Monday approved a three-year contract for Daniel M...
11/25/2025

BENNINGTON — Following a brief executive session, the Select Board on Monday approved a three-year contract for Daniel Monks as town manager.

Here you'll find the latest news from Bennington County's arts and entertainment landscape including a Thanksgiving conc...
11/25/2025

Here you'll find the latest news from Bennington County's arts and entertainment landscape including a Thanksgiving concert from Taconic Music, a performance of "Rudolph" by the Dorset Players, and an upcoming art show from UCS clients at Southern V…

Here you'll find the latest news from Bennington County's arts and entertainment landscape including a Thanksgiving concert from Taconic Music, a performance of "Rudolph" by the Dorset Players, and an

Vermont native and former longtime Sonatina Piano Camp student and junior faculty member Siena Rose has released a new a...
11/25/2025

Vermont native and former longtime Sonatina Piano Camp student and junior faculty member Siena Rose has released a new album titled "Yin."

As the holiday season and the end of 2025 loom ahead, Scott Winslow, executive director and food security coordinator of...
11/25/2025

As the holiday season and the end of 2025 loom ahead, Scott Winslow, executive director and food security coordinator of the "Kitchen Cupboard" at Greater Bennington Community Services (GBCS) is expressing concerns about the realities being experienced today – and what the new year might bring for the organization and others like it.

As the holiday season and the end of 2025 loom ahead, Scott Winslow, executive director and food security coordinator of the "Kitchen Cupboard" at Greater Bennington Community Services (GBCS) is

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