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Government & Politics

House supports election win of Democrat Jonathan Cooper in Bennington-1 race marred by ballot error

by Ethan Weinstein February 7, 2025, 2:13 pmFebruary 7, 2025, 2:13 pm

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Don Keelan: In Bennington, do not allow civility to be hijacked

by Opinion January 26, 2025, 7:04 amJanuary 24, 2025, 4:09 pm

Front entrance of Bennington, VT Town Offices with a military service flag and a blue and yellow flag displayed, surrounded by potted plants and white columns.

Bennington County

Division or democracy? A monthslong ‘cloud of contention’ over public-private projects besets Bennington’s selectboard

by Greta Solsaa January 17, 2025, 5:04 pmFebruary 26, 2025, 2:07 pm

Vermont Superior Courthouse

DNA issues prompt dismissal of Bennington man’s murder case

by Klara Bauters January 8, 2025, 3:49 pmJanuary 9, 2025, 10:48 am

Six people standing together in front of a mural on a light blue wall, smiling at the camera.

Bennington’s refugee resettlement agency celebrates progress and community building efforts at 1-year anniversary

by Greta Solsaa December 24, 2024, 6:55 amDecember 27, 2024, 4:06 pm

Two women review a document while attending a community meeting in a crowded room. Chairs are arranged facing a panel of people at the front.

Facing double-digit budget hikes, local leaders weigh tough choices

by Kevin O'Connor December 10, 2024, 3:49 pmFebruary 26, 2025, 2:27 pm

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Government & Politics

Procedural errors send Bennington County House race to the full chamber for judgment

by Greta Solsaa November 27, 2024, 4:46 pmNovember 27, 2024, 4:46 pm

Housing plans in the works for Bennington, Northfield

by Will Thorn October 9, 2024, 6:47 amOctober 10, 2024, 1:40 pm

A community outdoor event at a school with people gathered on a grassy area, surrounded by buildings and trees. There are tents, activity stations, and a food truck.

Shaftsbury parents protest to reinstate Pledge of Allegiance at school

by Ethan Weinstein October 3, 2024, 4:59 pmOctober 3, 2024, 4:59 pm

A historical painting depicts a military scene with soldiers, some on horseback, in a landscape setting. One mounted officer points forward, directing a group of soldiers. A tree stands on the right side.

Then Again: The Battle of Bennington and its aftermath

by Mark Bushnell August 4, 2024, 9:05 amAugust 5, 2024, 9:13 am

A historic cemetery with numerous tombstones stands beside a white church under a partly cloudy sky and surrounded by lush green trees.

Then Again: The Bennington Centre Cemetery, ‘Vermont’s Sacred Acre’

by Mark Bushnell July 21, 2024, 7:54 amJuly 29, 2024, 3:05 pm

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Bennington lawmaker pleads not guilty to DUI charge

by Tiffany Tan April 25, 2024, 4:46 pmApril 26, 2024, 11:49 am

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Government & Politics

Housing crisis could interfere with Vermont efforts to resettle 550 refugees by next fall

by Tiffany Tan December 24, 2023, 6:02 amDecember 22, 2023, 5:56 pm

A woman and children are cooking on a campfire in the woods.

To address student mental health, Vermont schools think outside the building

by Peter D'Auria November 12, 2023, 8:53 amNovember 13, 2023, 10:36 am