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Bennington-Rutland Schools Highlight Math, Reading, and Community in 2025. In 2025, students across the six schools of the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union in southern Vermont engaged in a range of educational activities. Notably, Manchester Elementary Middle School achieved its third consecutive Mathcounts Chapter Team Title for Southwestern Vermont. Sunderland Elementary marked National Reading Month with a community reading initiative. These highlights reflect a year focused on academic achievement and collaborative school events. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 31) Southern Vermont Bennington, VT Rutland, VT Manchester, VT
Major Fires in Northshire Prompt Community Action and Fire Safety Campaigns in 2025. Throughout 2025, several tragic house fires in towns including Sandgate, Danby, and Manchester resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, deeply affecting Northshire residents. In response, the Manchester Fire Department spearheaded a campaign to improve fire safety awareness, conducting outreach and distributing smoke detectors to local households. Community members were also involved in these efforts, reflecting a collective push to prevent future tragedies. The initiative marked a significant public safety effort in the region. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 31) Southern Vermont Manchester, VT Danby, VT
Mettawee Community School Presents All-School Musical 'Rainbow Fish'. Mettawee Community School in Pawlet recently staged its annual all-school musical, featuring a production of 'Rainbow Fish.' Students and staff dedicated several weeks after Thanksgiving to preparing the performance, which involved learning lines, building sets, and choreographing scenes. The show promotes themes of sharing and building confidence, giving participants the opportunity to develop teamwork and self-assurance. The event is considered a valuable tradition for the school community. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 30) Southern Vermont Pawlet, VT
Pawlet Residents Hold Contest for Best Holiday Home Decorations. Residents in Pawlet, Vermont, recently participated in a holiday home decoration contest as part of an ongoing effort to foster community spirit. Organized by Rekindle Pawlet Community Spirit, the event followed the earlier lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree and featured 17 entrants with diverse decoration styles. Judges toured local roads to evaluate displays, helping bring neighbors together after a challenging period for the town. The contest marks a new tradition aimed at strengthening local ties. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 29) Southern Vermont Pawlet, VT
Sports
Celtics Defeat Jazz 129-119 at Delta Center. Boston outscored Utah in a high-scoring contest at Delta Center, securing a comfortable 10-point win. Both teams showed strong offensive play with a combined total of 248 points. Attendance for the game was 18,186. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 30) Boston Celtics Utah Jazz
Patriots Defeat Jets 42-10 at MetLife Stadium. New England rolled past the New York Jets 42-10 with a dominant offensive showing at MetLife Stadium. Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance, completing 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards and 5 touchdowns. The game drew 70,918 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) New England Patriots New York Jets
Sabres Defeat Bruins 4-1 at KeyBank Center. The Buffalo Sabres secured a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. The home crowd of 19,070 watched Buffalo pull ahead and control the game. The Sabres finished with a three-goal margin. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres