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The article focuses on the story of the operation of the Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington (HTW) Railroad which was comprised of about 25 miles of lightweight, narrow-gauge rails. It mentions that the HT&W was chartered in 1886 in Massachusetts with the intention of tapping the huge timber reserves in southern Vermont. It cites the Deerfield River Co., the HT&W affiliate, sold its land holdings, timber cutting rights, and sawmills to the Deerfield Lumber Co. in 1906.

The article offers the author's insights on his ancient road experience in Vermont. He says that there are small number of discontinued roads in most towns in the state. He mentions that a law was enacted by the Legislature in 2006 on not identified corridors to address the conflict between the people who want to use the old roads and owners of private property. He adds that 101 Vermont towns have been added Class 4 highways and legal trails to their official maps.

The article focuses on the history of Bank of Bennington, Vermont, and talks of founder William Wills who was also the Vermont governor, donations made by the bank as part of community involvement, and helping local business growth through mortgages.

The article discusses how small homes are built in Burlington, Vermont.

The article talks about the WCAX TV Channel 3, which has been offering local news to Vermonters since 1954, stating that its original shows "You Can Quote Me," and "Across The Fence" that made debut in 1954 are still on air.

The author talks about the convenience store Woodbury Village Store in Vermont that has reopened after its renovation and has added new equipment, fresh food options and new products.

The article discusses Vermont's history in relation to hydrotherapy where the state saw the emergence of several hydrotherapy institutions and mineral spring resorts including Brattleboro Hydropathic Institution, Lawrence Water Cure and the Montvert Hotel.

Excerpts from the book "The Pirates of Dingley Dell" by author Bret Corbin are presented, which focus on the historic summer camps in Vermont and the sailing ships built by the campers.

The article offers the author's insights on the hardwork and rewards when owning and operating bed and breakfast (B&B) in Vermont. Topics include air traffic controller Dick and Shirley Banks' Victorian B&B in Lyndonville, Moonlight Inn Vermont, and services to their guests. Also mentioned are the four bedroom farmhouse in Middlebury and homes in Newport.

A personal narrative is presented of the author's illustration of how the landscape of Upper Waterford, Vermont has changed because of rampant constuction of dams.

The article offers information about American Meadows Inc. (AMI), a small, web-based consumer business in Vermont purchased by Mike Lizotte and business partner Ethan Platt. It mentions Lizotte's educational background as well as interest in the seed business. It provides details about the process of storing seeds in a plethora of categories almost everywhere throughout the Williston warehouse.

The article provides information about the Adamant Cooperative, noted to be the oldest general or co-operative store in Vermont. It reveals that the store was founded in 1935 during the Great Depression when several families each chipped in $5 to capitalize the group. It features store manager Regina Thompson and the Black Fly Festival.

The article focuses on the renovation of Hawk Mountain Timber Frame Chalet Carriage House located in Vermont.

A review is offered for the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center located in West Rutland, Vermont.

The article offers the author's insights on deltiology, refers to the collection hobby and study of postcards, and cites several old Vermont postcards. The author discusses the changes in the postcard sizes and the stories told in every postcards. Among the postcards that featured Vermont include a greeting postcard, the construction of the Somerset Reservoir, and the West River Railroad.

The article focuses on the Butternut Mountain Farm, a Vermont Maple Sugar Co. and a premier provider of pure Vermont maple syrup and maple sugar. It states that the 75,000-square-foot facility for both retail and wholesale in Morrisville is owned by David Marvin with his wife Lucy and was built in 1989. It also mentions the practice of eco-friendly system in the plant that reflects the attitudes which sustains the family's business.

The article focuses on a sheep dairy farm, the Bonnieview Farm, owned by a couple, Neil Urie and Kristin Urie, in Vermont. The farm's cheesemaking house produces a variety of cheeses, which include Coomersdale, Mossend Blue, and Ewe's Feta cheeses, made with unpasturized sheep milk from the farm's flock. The farm was bought by Urie's great-grandfather in 1890, and it passed from his grandfather to his uncle.

The article focuses on the remodeled one-room schoolhouse as a warm, unique, and environmentally friendly home located in Vermont.

The article offers information on several bookstores in Vermont which are helping independently owned bookstores in the state. It mentions that the Northshire Bookstore at the Manchester Center has an Espresso Book Machine (EBM) which allows costumers to select from more than five million books. It states that Yankee Bookshop is considered to be the oldest independently owned bookstore in the state. It says that Boxcar & Caboose bookstore is owned by Scott Beck and his wife Joelle.

The article features the South Royalton Market located in South Royalton, Vermont. It states that the market, which is owned by 500 cooperative members, features an Art Space, where local artists could display their artworks. It mentions the 10th year anniversary celebration where local manufacturers were given a space to exhibit their products. It adds the unveiling of the South Royalton 2012 painting of George Lawrence.

The article offers information on Castleton, Vermont, and various stores and developments in the village. It states that Castleton is a community supported by six local establishments including the Castleton Village Store, Castleton State College, Castleton Pizza Place and Deli, and Riley Insurance. It says that Castleton Village Store was owned by coupled John and Pam Rehlen, and considered as a pillar of a small Vermont community because of new business that it had created in the community.

The article discusses the New Hampshire Grants or the chartered towns in Vermont which was granted by Benning Wentworth, first Royal Governor of New Hampshire. It mentions that the chartering of towns caused a controversy with the New York state arguing about the boundary at the Connecticut River. It cites that the incident led Vermont to pay 30,000 dollars to New York as settlement for land claims. It also cites that the year 2011 marked the 250th anniversary of the Vermont charters.

The article offers information on the Olallie Daily Gardens in South Newfane in Vermont. It mentions that Christopher Darrow is the garden's plantsman who moved with his parents to the farm in the 1960s. It also cites the plants grown in the farm including a variety of daylilies and the farm tours offered by the management.

The article offers the author's insights on her hike at the Stratton Mountain in Vermont. Topics discussed include the fire tower on the mountain raises 55 feet above the 3,936-foot mountaintop, most of the fire towers in state were built by the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a youth corps 18 to 25 years old, between 1933 and 1942, and the Spruce Mountain Trail in Plainfield.

The article focuses on the Franklin General Store in Vermont and its history. It explores how the store became popular among the residents and how it has become attached to the community in Franklin County. It mentions that the store was bought by the couple Bill and Sue Mayo from James and Claudette Racine, who had owned it since 1984. It cites that the people in the farming community became regular customers of the store.

The article focuses on the story of the Teago General Store owned by Chuck Gundersen, a local Justice of the Peace official, for more than 25 years in Vermont. Gundersen came to the state in 1976 to be chef at a restaurant, and eventually bought the store in September 1, 1987. The store offers various services including music, cooking, writing, and antiques.

The article features sculptor Leslie Fry from Stowe, Vermont. According to Fry her works use traditional methods but her sculpture could not be considered as traditional such as the façade of the Springfield Cinema wherein she sculpted an owl flanking the Art Deco frieze that become the centerpiece of the entranceway. Fry mentions her project in South Korea wherein she will create a concrete head in a mountain valley.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of water shortage due to water pressure problems caused by the damaged pipes from a well that they shared with a neighbor named Candace in Vermont.

The article offers information on several winter events for Vermont. It mentions the Nordic Exhibition to be presented at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame from November 2 to October 13, 2014. It states that the play "Grandma Moses: An American Primitive," by Stephen L. Pouliot will be presented at the Oldcastle Theatre in Bennington from November 1-17. It adds that Chandler Holiday Bazaar will offer its holiday artisans' fair in Randolph from November 6 to December 23.

A calendar of winter events in Vermont for January-February 2013 is presented including Winter Wildlife Celebration, Vermont Pond Hockey Championship, and Stowe Tour de Snow.

The article focuses on the story of the Scottish schoolteacher and doctor John Wilson and his round schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was designed and constructed by Wilson from a retrieved post and beam from freshet. He applied and became schoolteacher for the town around 1820 while practicing his medical profession. He died in 1847 and was believed to be Captain Thunderbolt after his prosthetic heels, guns, and swords were discovered.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the historic town of Windsor in Vermont, the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge, and the bridges over the Connecticut River.

The article offers information on several summer-related events to be held in Vermont from July to August 2014. Among the events include the Vermont Children's Theater Summer Series in Lyndonville from July 10-26, SolarFest in Tinmouth from July 18-20, and the North Branch Bluegrass Festival in Bridgewater from August 29-31.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics related to winter and snow including the heritage of skiing in Vermont, old-time ski areas in the state, and logging camps in the state.

The article offers information on topics related to Vermont-based companies. It states that Ann Clark Ltd. offers traditional and nontraditional cookie cutters for various occasions including, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. The Vermont Soap Organics has launched its organic camping collection, featuring biodegradable multipurpose products, the Camping Soap, Camping Spray, and Plant Itch Relief. Meanwhile, Vermont Hardwood Pens provide customize and handcrafted hardwood pens.