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Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back.

A Curtis Fund scholarship closed Makayla Towne’s college funding gap and opened the door to more than a degree. Now a Clark University senior preparing for medical school, she plans to return to Vermont as a psychiatrist serving neurodivergent teens—and give back to the community that raised her. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back. .

Vermont · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month

Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...

Athol, MA · 7d
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NEWS10 ABC

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History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Fort Edward, NY · 3d

theonlinebeacon.com

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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 1d
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Boston Globe

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 1d

VTDigger

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For new taxes, only room at the inn

“Any time you hear the word tax, that's got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said. Read the story on VTDigger here: For new taxes, only room at the inn .

Hinesburg, VT · 2d

vermontjournal.com

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Londonderry Planning Commission requests seat reduction

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Planning Commission recently submitted a letter to the selectboard requesting that the commission become a three-member board. Planning Commission Clerk Pamela Spaulding addressed the selectboard at its Nov. 2 meeting, reporting that the planning commission has had difficulty recruiting and retaining members, referring to the two recent resignations from Chad Stoddard and Jen Greenfield. The letter added that, “If reducing the seats on the planning commission is not acceptable,” then the commission would like to “be part of the interview and decision-making process.”

Londonderry, VT · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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Washington County bridge closures re-route residents

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Washington County bridges have closed in the past two days, forcing residents to find new ways to get around the area. Sue Clary is the Salem Town Supervisor, where the Eagleville Covered Bridge is closed until further notice. Clary said the bridge has a special meaning to those in the […]

Washington County, NY · 1d

NHPR

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‘The Simpsons’ writer kicks off 2028 presidential bid in, where else, Springfield

This story was originally produced by the Valley News. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. “The Simpsons” writer and producer Dan Greaney launched his 2028 Republican presidential campaign in New Hampshire this week at the Springfield Memorial Building, where a lone local greeted him.

Springfield, VT · 12h

vermontbiz.com

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Bennington County Economic Report: The two Shires lean on historic strengths

Photo: The historic Bennington Battle Monument. Photo courtesy Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. VermontBiz by Timothy McQuiston Bennington County is traditionally viewed as two separate regions, the South Shire, anchored by the town of Bennington, and the North Shire, with Manchester at its core. Traditionally, the South was the historic colonial town once visited by Thomas Jefferson that eventually became a manufacturing hub. The North Shire featured tiny towns that became quite literally a destination of the rich and famous.

Bennington County, VT · 1d

cavendishconnects.com

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Cavendish Update 11/6/26: Election Results/News/Events

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS: Facebook Blue Sky or Website. SATURDAY: Volunteers and parents of CTES students that wish to ride or ski this winter need to sign up from 8-11 at CTES. Thank you Jarrod Harper for your dedication to this program. BRGNS GIFT PROGRAM: Applications for the Black River...

Cavendish, VT · 1d

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McGovern on the midterms, The Rendezvous goes co-op, Clarkdale Fruit Farms on CiderDays

Change is afoot, because whatever shade you wanna call it, blue came out en force on Tuesday. So of course, we’ve gotta get Congressman Jim McGovern’s opinion on the election results, and where he saw them. But, also we start looking at what his party needs to do with this power they’ve wrested back. We hear about some of the key issues that are on his radar including leadership in the party, the walking back of the Executive Branch’s bravado in the wake of the flip, and questions from constituents about the next steps.

Franklin County, MA · 1d

thevermontstandard.com

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Hartland voters reject $3 million bond for Quechee Road repairs

Hartland voters decisively rejected a proposed $3 million bond to fund extensive repairs to heavily traveled Quechee Road on Tuesday. The measure failed 567-461, with 55.2% voting against it and 44.8% in favor. The vote was conducted by Australian ballot at a special Town Meeting held in conjunction with the statewide general election.

Hartland, VT · 3d

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The Coziest Diner In Massachusetts Serves A Legendary Breakfast That Will Absolutely Rock Your World

Nobody warns you about Old Town Cafe in Abington, Massachusetts, and that’s a problem, because the first time you sit down with a plate of their eggs and home fries, you’re going to feel genuinely betrayed by everyone who knew about this place and didn’t say anything sooner.

Massachusetts · 3d

MassLive.com

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Massachusetts ballot question 7 was decided by about 32,000 votes

Massachusetts · 1d

Dino World

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11 Things Archaeologists Dug Up Under Boston During the Big Dig

Stick with us to the end: one forgotten item from the tunnels reveals exactly how early Bostonians lived day to day.

Boston, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Knee-deep flooding hits parts of Mass. as torrential rain swamps roads, businesses

Falmouth, MA · 12h

braintreehighstudentpress.com

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Old South Shifts Focus to Elementary School

On Wednesday November 4th, the Braintree Town Council held a meeting at the Highlands on Peach Street Auditorium to discuss the future of the building formerly known as South Middle School. Superintendent Timothy MacDonald provided some background on the situation. ““The School Committee decided that since the Old South Middle...

Braintree, MA · 1d

WashingtonExaminer

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Looks like starter homes will remain in illegal in much of Massachusetts

In Wellesley, Massachusetts, it is basically illegal to build a starter home, and it looks like it will stay that way. The voters of Massachusetts appear to have rejected a measure that would have overridden local laws that ban modest lots. This sounds like an arcane battle between state law and local zoning regulations, but […]

Wellesley, MA · 3d

thequincysun.com

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James Flaherty Keynote Speaker At Quincy’s Veterans Day Ceremony

Quincy Police Capt. James Flaherty, a retired lieutenant commander in the United States Navy Reserves, will serve as the keynote speaker at Quincy’s Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will take place in front of the World War II memorial inside Merrymount Park at the conclusion...

Quincy, MA · 1d