READSBORO—In an effort to preserve school choice under the Act 170 educational transformation process, the three-member Readsboro School Board voted unanimously to join a merger-study group that includes schools offering school choice for grades 9-12.

The new suit was filed on behalf of residents in Bennington and Shaftsbury whose private water wells have been contaminated with PFOA, which is linked to a higher risk of certain cancers and other health issues.

Watching this razor-sharp production of Kenneth Lonergan’s play is an experience of emotional tension singing through four everyday lives. The post Theater Review: ‘Lobby Hero,’ Dorset Theatre Festival appeared first on Seven Days.

The case — a second involving the pollutants in the area — alleges that the scope of the PFOA contamination is greater than previously known. The post Class Action Suit Filed Over Forever Chemicals Contamination in Bennington appeared first on Seven Days. (Image: File: Michael Tonn)

Mike Eldred A real estate sign stands outside a Dover housoe. More homes are selling than a year ago, while the median sales price in Bennington and Windham counties has risen 3.5% to $409,000. Prices soften for some properties but stock of unsold homes remains well below pre-pandemic level DEERFIELD VALLEY—The number of homes offered for sale in the Deerfield Valley has edged up in the last year, leading to a modest price decline in some sections of the market, but inventory is still

Leo Woodall has shared his preference for Oasis over The Beatles, explaining that the Manchester band is the one he listens to more often. In a recent...

DEERFIELD VALLEY—Democrats in five Deerfield Valley towns voted decisively for Molly Gray and Becca Balint as their candidates for lieutenant governor and representative to Congress, respectively, but they were less clear on their choice for Governor and state senator, according to Tuesday’s primary results. Gray’s number of votes heavily outweighed those of her Democratic challengers among voters in Wilmington, Dover, Readsboro, Wardsboro, and Searsburg, but they prevailed less decisiv

A 17-year-old Manchester teen and two other teens were hurt in a single-car crash in Rutland County, according to Vermont State Police. Police said troopers responded at about 8:39 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, to National Forest Highway 10 near Ten Kilns Brook in Mount Tabor. According to investigators, a 2014 Subaru Forester was found in the middle of the road with extensive damage on the driver’s side. The post Car crash kills 17-year-old Manchester teen appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

The first prompt for students Young Writers summer challenge Students in 9-12 grade students are invited to sign up for Bennington College’s Young Writers summer challenge, a free virtual writing series this August. Offering an emailed message each week during this month-long program, the Young Writers Summer Challenge gives high school writers a chance to get […]