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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 01:39 pm

Manchester News

Local news for Manchester, VT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

13 hrs ago | The Bennington Banner

State Police investigate an attempted burglary

State Police are investigating an attempted burglary of the Hasgas Convenience Store on Route 30.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Manchester Journal

New Challenge coming

A new Manchester Challenge is about to be issued, potentially making plastic bags a thing of the past throughout the town.

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The Bennington Banner

Death shines a light on sex laws

The death and possible sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl from Braintree has again put the spotlight on Vermont's sex offender laws.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Manchester Journal

Fourth Annual Tour de Paws offers cyclists three rides

Second Chance Animal Center will hold the Fourth Annual Tour de Paws on Sunday, July 13.

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Manchester Journal

MMF Summer Concert series starting at new time

The Manchester Music Festival starts its 34th summer season on July 10 with a "journey toward Bohemia," featuring works by Dvorak, Kodaly, Bartok and Sarasate.

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Manchester Journal

Sales tax holiday designed to boost business coming

A free sales tax weekend will be taking place on July 12 and 13, but how it will affect the local economy remains to be seen.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Local men arrested on weapons charges in Mass.

Two Manchester men were arrested late last week on weapons charges, according to the Holyoke Police Department.

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Related Topix: Manchester Center, VT

Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

Trapped teen rescued from Vermont cave

Members of the Vermont Cave Rescue Network, Mount Tabor/Danby Fire Department, Manchester and Rutland ambulance and the Vermont State Police Tuesday at 2 a.m. rescue a 16-year-old girl from the Falls Cliff cave ...

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Related Topix: East Dorset, VT, Rutland, VT, Danby, VT, Vermont

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Manchester Journal

Town set to crack down on dog license violations

Beginning July 1 the town will be cracking down on unlicensed dogs. Manchester Town Manager John O'Keefe said the town will begin aggressively seeking out those dogs who have never been licensed or were ...

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Burlington Free Press

Philadelphia Dance Company to perform in Manchester

The Philadelphia Dance Company better known as Philadanco will return to Manchester this month.

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Related Topix: Arts, Dance, Ballet, Milton, VT

Manchester Journal

Long time local auto repair business moving to Dorset Industrial Park

Economic considerations coupled with the inadequate size of his building have caused Gavin Cornell - owner of GWC Auto Repair - to move his business to Dorset.

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Related Topix: East Dorset, VT, Dorset, VT

Manchester Journal

Princess Day Gala a fundraiser for March for Babies

On June 28, Mrs. Vermont United States 2008, Danielle Sanderson, will host a Princess Day Gala to honor the March for Babies, previously known as The March of Dimes.

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WCAX-TV Burlington

Sununu takes issue with VA chief on Manchester hospital

Senator John Sununu says he is not giving up on his attempt to expand healthcare services for New Hampshire veterans.

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Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, John Sununu, US News

Mon Jun 30, 2008

The Bennington Banner

License your dog in Manchester - or else

Dog owners, beware: If your pooch isn't licensed in the next two months, you could be facing some hefty fines.

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The Bennington Banner

Some terrific local activities

OK, wedding season has officially begun for Jennifer and me. We're right now driving back from Notre Dame after a weekend of memories, both being rehashed and created, as I watched one of my college roommates ...

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Related Topix: Williamstown, VT, Opinion

Sat Jun 28, 2008

WWLP

Two arrested in Holyoke over firearms charges

Police in Holyoke have arrested two men for exchanging drugs for guns. The two men from Manchester, Vermont have been charged with illegal possession of a firearm.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

Manchester Journal

Gala Dinner and Author Auction to benefit Green Mountain Academy

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning's annual fundraiser to be held on June 23 at Hildene in Manchester.

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Related Topix: Travel, United Kingdom Travel, Manchester, United Kingdom Travel, Dorset, VT

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Manchester Journal

Great American Backyard Campout at Rec Park

The National Wildlife Federation's Great American Backyard Campout is coming to the Manchester area on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29.

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Related Topix: Manchester Center, VT, Breakfast, Life, Food

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Berkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week

Mount Equinox Skyline Drive

Mount Equinox offers a view of all the major New England mountaintops and is an excellent picnicking and hiking spot.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VT

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Manchester Journal

The Maple Leaf Half Marathon set for Sept. 6

The world class Maple Leaf Half Marathon is coming back; the date set for Sept. 6. The Maple Leaf was revived last year under the name "The Prudential Stratton Properties Maple Leaf Half Marathon and 5K, ...

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