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'Athletics for the Mind' Bennington Free Library to host chess tournament

Bennington Banner 25 Dec 2025
BENNINGTON — In a collaboration between Chess on the Hill and the Bennington Free Library, youth in grades K through 8, are invited to register for the December 28 "Frosty Knights Chess Challenge Tournament" at the Bennington Free Library ....
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Photos | The warmth of community and candlelight: Christmas Eve at Vermont's oldest church

Bennington Banner 25 Dec 2025
The annual service and gathering concluded with the singing of "Silent Night" by candlelight outside of the church doors. The Old First Congregational Church was first gathered on December 3, 1762, 263 years ago ....
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With 'Pennies for Heat,' Molly Stark students raise $200 for BROC's Fuel Fund

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
BENNINGTON — The sounds of "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang were pumping out of the gymnasium at Molly Stark Elementary School on Monday December 15, as youngsters gathered for a brief school-wide ceremony in honor of the conclusion of ....
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The Bennington250 initiative is getting ready for 2026

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
BENNINGTON COUNTY — The American Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. 250 years later, we are still a nation, and that is something to celebrate. A group of local volunteers, led by Jonah Spivak in his capacity ....
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Three vehicle crash results in entrapment, extended road closure along Route 7

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
POWNAL — Multiple emergency response agencies responded to a three-vehicle crash, with at least one occupant trapped, along Vermont Route 7 on Tuesday ....
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Shaftsbury seeks plans and cost estimates on potential wastewater projects

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
The Select Board continues to explore options for extending septic service in the area of the intersection of Route 7A, Church Street, and Buck Hill Road ....
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Pownal Elementary School students' 'colorful, joyful show' opens at the Solomon Wright Public Library

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
POWNAL — On the evening of December 16, a very special exhibition opened at the Solomon Wright Public Library, as the holiday art projects of more than 250 Pownal Elementary School's went on public display ....
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Monks submits proposed budget to the Select Board

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
BENNINGTON — Town Manager Dan Monks has submitted his proposed fiscal 2027 town budget for review by the Select Board during budget workshop sessions in January ....
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Ben & Jerry’s non-profit foundation joins lawsuit against Magnum

Bennington Banner 23 Dec 2025
BRATTLEBORO — The president of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, which has been accused of governance and financial control issues, is striking back at Magnum, the company that Unilever recently spun-off to control its ice cream brands ....
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CRJ’s Holiday Heroes surpasses its goals

Bennington Banner 22 Dec 2025
With the help from dozens of community members, Holiday Heroes helped provide complete holiday meals and children’s gifts to nearly 50 families in 2025 ....
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Misch sentenced in domestic violence case

Bennington Banner 22 Dec 2025
Max Misch of Bennington was sentenced Monday to a 3- to 5-year prison term, with all but six months suspended, on a charge of felony aggravated domestic assault ....
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VCRD supports 17 local projects, including Bennington County Conservation District

Bennington Banner 22 Dec 2025
BENNINGTON — The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) recently announced recipients of the fifth competitive round of the Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund, including an initiative local to Bennington County ....
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