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March 24, 2026
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Southern Vermont Prepares for National No Kings 3.0 Protests: The third national No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action, known as No Kings 3.0, is scheduled for March 28 and will include events in Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, and Wilmington. The movement has previously drawn millions nationwide, with organizers locally seeking to increase participation by encouraging newcomers to attend. In Brattleboro, the main event will feature a march beginning at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Coordinated demonstrations are planned to occur across the United States on the same day. (Source: The Commons on Mar 24)
March 2, 2026
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Fatal House Fire in Wilmington Draws Multi-Agency Response: A man died in a house fire late Saturday on Ray Hill Road in Wilmington, Vermont. Local fire departments from several nearby towns assisted in containing the blaze after a neighbor reported the fire at around 11:15 p.m. Authorities believe the victim was a local resident, though identification is pending investigation. No foul play is currently suspected, and the incident remains under active review by local officials. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Mar 1)
February 24, 2026
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Windham County Towns Prepare for Annual Town Meeting Day on March 3: Residents across Windham County are set to gather for Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 3, to discuss local budgets, elect officials, and vote on key warrant articles. Towns including Athens, Brattleboro, Brookline, Rockingham, Vernon, Westminster, and Windham will hold meetings according to their own schedules, with Marlboro casting votes by Australian ballot. Vermont state law recognizes Town Meeting Day as a holiday for state employees, and also permits unpaid leave for others to attend. (Source: The Commons on Feb 24)