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BRATTLEBORO—Holy Week is honored at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Bradley Avenue from Palm Sunday through Easter morning. While the public is welcome to all services, a few of broader interest are, first, the Tenebrae on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m.This Holy Week tradition — otherwise known as the ...

BRATTLEBORO — Following another spate of downtown burglaries, the Brattleboro Select Board has directed its new town manager to work with local businesses to address crime and develop solutions.

BRATTLEBORO — Earlier this week, I took a walk down Main Street with Greg Lesch, the executive director of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce.

BRATTLEBORO — Earlier this week, I took a walk down Main Street with Greg Lesch, the executive director of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce.

BRATTLEBORO—Last week, a group of Afghan refugee women, accompanied by local artist and teacher Terry Sylvester, made signs that say “Welcome” in English as well as Dari and Pashto — the two official languages of Afghanistan — and distributed them to downtown businesses. “[Store owners] were very happy, and ...

From live music to locally-owned businesses to farm-to-table restaurants and breweries, this town offers plenty to experience.

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   Since vaccines became available and many people have taken advantage of getting immunized against COVID-19, area businesses are bracing for what could be a very busy summer. “I believe the summer and fall season in southwestern Vermont and travel in general is going to be very hot,” said Matt Harrington, executive director of Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “With the vaccine in the majority of Americans’ arms, pe...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   Since vaccines became available and many people have taken advantage of getting immunized against COVID-19, Southern Vermont businesses are bracing for what could be a very busy summer. “I believe the summer and fall season in southwestern Vermont and travel in general is going to be very hot,” said Matt Harrington, executive director of Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “With the vaccine in the majority of Americansâ�...

BRATTLEBORO — It’s no secret that finding staff now is difficult. “I’m hearing that across the board from lots of people — restaurants, you know, small factories,” said Greg Lesch, interim director of Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, “skilled and not skilled.” Lesch said it seems to be a statewide and nationwide problem. “We hear from employers on a daily basis about the need to hire,” said Adam Grinold, executive director of the Brattlebor...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — Harris Hill Ski Jump, touted as an annual boon to the local economy, isn’t happening this year and the impact will be felt throughout the business community. “My sense is that the restaurants will probably feel it more than anyone else does,” said Greg Lesch, interim executive director at the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce. “People bring food up to the hill or have food afterwards.” The Brattl...