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THE SHIRES — Vermont Everyone Eats, the innovative COVID-19 response program that provides meal assistance to Vermonters while supporting local restaurants, farmers, and food producers, has received an extension to

THE SHIRES -- Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE), the innovative COVID-19 response program that provides meal assistance to Vermonters while supporting local restaurants, farmers, and food producers, has received an extension

BENNINGTON — The Alliance for Community Transformations has recognized local artist Amy Anselmo as its 2022 Member of the Year for "outstanding commitment to our mission of supporting healthy youth."

ACT is a Magnolia-based non-profit, working to deploy mental health resources to South Arkansas and the entire state.

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — Photovoice, an annual youth photo contest run by the Alliance for Community Transformations, is seeking entries from people ages 12-18 in Bennington and surrounding towns. The 2021 theme is “Thrive,” and entrants are encouraged to share photos of their favorite local people, places or things that they believe contribute to the area’s vitality. Contestants could win a prize pack that includes gift certificates ...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — In Bennington County, where 6 percent of students in grades 6-8 use marijuana frequently, Glauke Cooijmans is working to provide youth with education and coping skills. “I really like the fine line between mental health treatment and prevention. That’s what I’m able to do here at this school,” said Cooijmans, the prevention coordinator at Mount Anthony Union Middle School. “Substance abuse is strongl...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — Alliance for Community Transformations has received a new five-year, $125,000 grant, allowing its coalition to continue its work to prevent first-time youth substance use, decrease overall use, and help create a healthier Bennington. The Drug-Free Communities Grant was awarded by the Office of the White House and Office of National Drug Control Policy. The DFC program is the leading national effort to empower local community...