3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (297+ words) Bennington Banner To the Editor: Act 181, the land-use law passed in 2024, is an admirable piece of legislation that aims to preserve and protect the wild spaces in Vermont, while still allowing for human development in urban areas that already have…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (580+ words) Mother Myrick's Confectionary in Manchester held their annual "Cake for Mom" cake decorating workshops on Friday and Saturday, filling the small shop with up and coming artists. Mother Myrick's hosted a Mother's Day cake-decorating event for children ages 4-8, inviting families…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago  (52+ words) Bennington Banner Elliot Russell found guilty in shooting death of Ulysses Ivey One person detained by ICE in Brattleboro area Murder trial in 2022 fatal shooting at power sub-station continues 'These are not easy times': U. S. Rep. Balint to seek re-election...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (258+ words) Elliot Russell, AKA "Face."" Elliot Russell, in the dark blue shirt at right, in Bennington Criminal Court on Thursday, May 7. Authorities allege jealously was the motive behind the killing of Bennington resident Ulysses Ivey. Elliot Russell, in the dark blue…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (118+ words) Local schools need your input. Officials from the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) recently announced that they are taking proactive steps to reimagine the SVSU's future as changes to the Vermont education system take shape. To support this work, and…...

23+ hour, 29+ min ago  (943+ words) Trying on some traditional clothing in China. Nighttime friendship selfie on the trip to China. Mrs. Liu and students on the Great Wall Students enjoy the incredible view in China. Painting with a bamboo painting master in Xi'an. Portrait with…...

22+ hour, 28+ min ago  (554+ words) Students plant garlic with the Farm to School program at Molly Stark Elementary School in Bennington. BENNINGTON " Garlic and herbs, blueberries, wildflowers, chestnut trees and more " a new school program is transforming the grounds of Molly Stark Elementary School. The…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (244+ words) Nursing program at Vermont State University Castleton on Oct. 29, 2024. Nursing students in action during a lab at Vermont State University Lyndon on Jan. 20, 2026. Vermont faces a critical and well-documented nursing shortage, and Vermont State University will be graduating over 440 nurses…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (266+ words) A new interactive online map illustrates resources and attractions throughout Pownal and the surrounding area. POWNAL " The town has a comprehensive new online resource " the Pownal Town Inventory Interactive Map. These include businesses, historical sites; recreational features, such as hiking…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (311+ words) Bennington Banner In 2024, when Vermont passed the nation's first Climate Superfund law (Act 47), it did something unusual; it sent a bill After catastrophic flooding that turned roads into rivers, damaged homes and businesses, and strained public budgets, our little green…...