RIDING WITH STYLE THROUGH THE SHIRES OF VERMONT
RIDING WITH STYLE THROUGH THE SHIRES OF VERMONT

The Shires of Vermont provides one of the best motorcycle riding areas in all of the Northeast! With the fresh air of Vermont and surrounding locations...

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THE SHIRES IS HOME TO GREAT SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS
THE SHIRES IS HOME TO GREAT SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS

The Shires of Vermont is home to several great summer camp options for your kiddos. Whether your child is into discovering new things in nature, athletics, creating art, horses, or growing as a person here are some great options to fill those summer days with memories for a lifetime. 

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THE GEN-X/MILLENNIAL CONUNDRUM
THE GEN-X/MILLENNIAL CONUNDRUM

The Washington Post reports that the number of Baby Boomers now retiring daily is up to 10,000 (was 6,000 during the recession).  The number of Americans aged 65 or older that aren't in the labor force rose by 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016, marking the resumption of a long-standing trend: the exodus of the Baby Boomer (1946-1964) generation from the work force.

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9 REASONS TO HEAD TO BENNINGTON
9 REASONS TO HEAD TO BENNINGTON

In May, some Vermonters head south, but you don’t have to go too far south to get away. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the state, Bennington is bustling this month with a point-to-point marathon on May 21. On May 27, it’s also the site of a block party/crafts fair and on May 20 serves as a base camp for the largest pro/am bike race/tour in the country, the Tour of the Battenkill, just across the New York border.

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NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY 2017, JUNE 3RD
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY 2017, JUNE 3RD

Mark your calendar for June 3. It's the first ever combined Cancer Center Community Crusaders Day of Celebration and National Cancer Survivors Day at SVMC. There will be an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. cupcake tasting, raffles and prize drawings, music, and kids’ activities like inflatable bounce houses and face painting continue throughout the day.

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CAT-TV & CHAMBER SERIES, “BENNINGTON MADE” WINS TWO NATIONAL TELLY AWARDS
CAT-TV & CHAMBER SERIES, “BENNINGTON MADE” WINS TWO NATIONAL TELLY AWARDS

Bennington, VT – “Bennington Made,” a local series developed by CAT-TV and the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce has won two 2017 Telly Awards.  The specific episodes that were entered were “Bennington Made – Vermont Wooden Blocks” and “Bennington Made – Madison Brewing Company”. 

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