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Underage drinkers party at Dorset bat cave
A drinking party at important bat hibernation caves off Dorset Hill Road late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning led to three arrests, a number of citations and a broken police cruiser windshield, according to state police.
Police: Drinking party leads to damaged cruiser
State Police said someone threw a rock through the window of a cruiser while police were processing suspects at an underage drinking party near the Dorset Bat Caves.
In its second year, the community garden is a network of allies'
The Community Garden was created for the likes of Jack Karoli, a 27-year area resident who visits his plot nearly every day.
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July 4 celebration moves downtown
The fourth of July is right around the corner and this year's celebration will be marked by a change in venue.
Circus Smirkus, a company of talented Smirkus Troupers, ages 10-18, will arrive in Manchester Vermont on July 7 to raise the big top as they prepare to perform on July 8 and 9 on the Dorr Farm on Route 30.
Town, police ink new contract deal
Following months of negotiations that began in October of last year, the Manchester Select Board approved a new police contract on Tuesday.
Fifth Annual Tour de Paws to offer cyclists three ride choices
Second Chance Animal Center will hold the Fifth Annual Tour de Paws, rain or shine, on Sunday, July 19.A "Riders will be able to choose from among three rides.
Oil price dip stands to help school district's budgets
A year ago the escalating oil prices were creating a financial strain for consumers.
Manchester developer involved in Pownal crash
Three people, including prominent Manchester area developer Ben Hauben, were involved in a three-vehicle crash Monday on Route 7 in Pownal, near the Massachusetts border.
Painting sells for $341,000 at auction
A century-old Russian painting fetched $341,000 last weekend as part of an estate auction held at Duane Merrill & Co.
When former Vermont Gov. and Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean was invited to talk about his new book on health care reform on Stephen Colbert's television show, he had a small problem when dealing with a visual medium: No book.
CVPS installed the first of a series of carriage streetlights on Elm Street and Highland Avenue that will soon adorn Depot Street.
Area towns may study buying partnership
The town of Manchester is spearheading an effort to partner with other surrounding towns in an attempt to reduce the cost of a variety of commodities.
Circus Smirkus will be performing on July 8 & 9 on the Dorr Farm on Route 30. The Lions, Rotary, Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce and Big Red Barn, Inc.
Locals support Arlington forest land sale
Of the dozen or so residents who showed up at an informational hearing on the possible purchase of 820 acres on Spruce Peak by the U.S. Forest Service, all were in favor of the sale.
Used to be that if you wanted a green house, your choices were forest green, sage, mint julep or seafoam spray.
Library announces trustee appointments
The Mark Skinner Library Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members to its ranks.
DRB gets first look at proposed Habitat project
The Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity went before the Design and Development Review Boards Wednesday night to present their proposed 22 unit project on Jennifer Lane.
Local Tai Chi practitioner to teach Tai Chi simplified
ARLINGTON/MANCHESTER - Simplified Tai Chi classes are now being offered Thursdays, 10 to 10:45A a.m. in Manchester and Fridays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Arlington.
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