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Bennington, VT NewsPFOA Plume Spreads to Shaftsbury and South Bennington

PFOA Plume Spreads to Shaftsbury and South Bennington

Groundwater testing in southern Bennington County and Shaftsbury confirms PFOA contamination has migrated into new areas. Recent well samples show levels up to 15 times above...

Overcast landscape in Bennington Valley with rolling hills and distan — Bennington Valley Forecast: Overcast Warmth Sunday

WeatherBennington Valley Forecast: Overcast Warmth Sunday Precedes Heavy Rain Showers and Muggy Conditions Monday

Weather3 months ago

Bennington Valley Forecast: Overcast Warmth Sunday Precedes Heavy Rain Showers and Muggy Conditions Monday

Bennington County will enjoy warm, overcast weather Sunday with highs near 80 degrees before heavy rain and muggy conditions arrive Monday. Drivers on Route 7 and...

WeatherMorning Fog Gives Way to Summer Warmth Across Bennington County

Weather3 months ago

Morning Fog Gives Way to Summer Warmth Across Bennington County

Morning fog across Bennington County will clear for warm, dry weather today with highs near 79 degrees. Commuters on US-7 and VT-9 should use low beams...

Bennington Rescue Squad weekly call statistics infographic

Bennington, VT NewsLIFELINE OF THE VALLEY: A Deep Dive into the Bennington Rescue Squad

Bennington, VT News3 months ago

LIFELINE OF THE VALLEY: A Deep Dive into the Bennington Rescue Squad

The Bennington Rescue Squad plays a crucial role in public safety in Southwestern Vermont, providing 24/7 emergency medical services and community education programs, while also addressing...

People entering polling place with Vote Here sign

BenningtonIncreased Poll Monitoring Raises Concerns for Local Voters in Bennington Area

Bennington3 months ago

Increased Poll Monitoring Raises Concerns for Local Voters in Bennington Area

WASHINGTON — Political party poll watchers are showing up more and more, usually outside polling places. They have a different mission than the nonpartisan election observers...

Municipal water supply infrastructure and equipment managed by the Shaftsbury Water Department.

BenningtonShaftsbury Water Department Updates Operations to Address Local Needs

Bennington3 months ago

Shaftsbury Water Department Updates Operations to Address Local Needs

The Shaftsbury Water Department is making significant changes to its operations to improve water service for local residents, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts with North...

Local Impact of Trump's Directive on ICE Traffic Stops — ICE traffic stops Bennington County

BenningtonConcerns Rise Over ICE Traffic Stops Bennington County Faces After New Order

Bennington3 months ago

Concerns Rise Over ICE Traffic Stops Bennington County Faces After New Order

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to resume traffic stops Wednesday, reversing a one-day pause on the policy after officers...

Women holding MMIW protest signs indoors — federal funding cuts indigenous services vermont

AlaskaFederal Funding Cuts Indigenous Services Vermont: Groups Warn of Rising Need

Alaska3 months ago

Federal Funding Cuts Indigenous Services Vermont: Groups Warn of Rising Need

Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to...

Two women sitting at outdoor picnic table — private equity in healthcare Bennington

BenningtonExamining the Growth of Private Equity in Healthcare Bennington Faces

Bennington4 months ago

Examining the Growth of Private Equity in Healthcare Bennington Faces

It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that...

Changes to Food Stamp Program May Impact Local Residents in Bennington Area — SNAP changes Bennington VT

BenningtonSNAP Changes Bennington VT: How Federal Shifts May Impact Local Assistance

Bennington4 months ago

SNAP Changes Bennington VT: How Federal Shifts May Impact Local Assistance

Upcoming funding shifts in the federal food stamp program are poised to cost states billions of dollars, heightening fears that more Americans will lose access to...