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Category: Montgomery News
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Cell Service: Something gained, something lost

The big news in our little town of Montgomery is that we finally have a cell tower in town.  Anyone who’s stayed with us knows that our little slice of heaven in the mountains has been isolated from cell signals for some time. AT&… Read more
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Top 5 Top of Vermont Fall Foliage Spots

The most vivid Vermont Fall Foliage colors are always found at the top of Vermont, where the mixture of oranges, reds, yellows and golds can overwhelm the eye. If you have your heart set on Vermont leaf peeping, you need to be here. Traditionally, th… Read more
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Loss of Friends and Neighbors: The Black Lantern Inn

Quick Update: Several local residents pooled their resources and re-opened the Black Lantern in 2017. It’s now a great farm-to-table restaurant and one of our favorite places to eat!   Last week we mentioned the loss of the English Rose Inn… Read more

Loss of Friends and Neighbors: The English Rose Inn

We’re still coming to grips a month later with the loss of two old friends: a wonderful nearby inn, and one of its owners. Just a month ago, The English Rose Inn was destroyed by fire, and one of its two owners, Gary Bouchard-Pike, los… Read more