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December 29, 2025
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Springfield Telecom Firm Donates to Rural Vermont Food Pantries: Vermont Telephone Company (VTel), headquartered in Springfield, distributed $5,000 in donations to 10 rural food pantries in Vermont this December, with three pantries located in Windham County among the recipients. The company, which serves 14 rural villages, increased its usual contribution this year to expand its support to more communities. The Grafton Community Church’s food pantry received funds for the first time. These donations come at a busy time for local pantries during the holiday season. (Source: The Commons on Dec 29)
December 9, 2025
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Book Review Examines Essays on the American Revolution and Bennington's History: A new book published by the Bennington Museum, titled "A Continued Clap of Thunder," compiles essays that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Many entries are reprints from the Walloomsack Review, a publication focusing on local history between 2008 and 2020. The collection, edited by Damien McCaffery and Tyler Resch, features detailed accounts of significant events such as the Battle of Bennington. The volume is recognized for its in-depth research and thoughtful writing. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 8)
December 2, 2025
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Fire Extinguished at Former Revival Kitchen Site in Londonderry: Firefighters from Londonderry and Chester responded early Tuesday morning to a blaze at the former Revival Kitchen building on Vermont Route 11. Emergency crews arrived shortly after 5 a.m., quickly containing the fire by 6:45 a.m. Surrounding roads were closed temporarily as a precaution while crews worked. The building has been vacant since Revival Kitchen closed earlier this year and was listed for sale, with no active business present when the fire broke out. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 2)