by Elizabeth Atherton for the Vermont League of Cities & Towns Young people are often told they are the future, but some communities lack actions with that statement. In the town of Bennington, youth are already helping shape the present.…
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ACT Bennington announced the winners of the 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards, which recognize local youth for their leadership and efforts to make the community a healthier and kinder place. Educators and youth-serving professionals were encouraged to nominate young people who…
Read More Local Youth Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Kindness
16% of MAUMS students report someone has ever done sexual things to them they did not want; 27% of MAUHS students someone has ever done sexual things to them they did not want. (2023 YRBS) As we recognize Child Abuse…
Local educators and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to nominate a young person they work with for the 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards offered by ACT Bennington. The Youth Appreciation Awards recognize Bennington-area youth for their leadership, kindness, and efforts to make…
Read More ACT Seeks Nominations for 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards
The Bennington Youth Council is a group of young residents (ages 13–18) dedicated to making the community more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive for young people. The Council provides a forum for youth to discuss issues that affect them, develop leadership…
Winter and the holidays can be a hard time for some of us. Between school stress, family expectations, money worries, loneliness, or changes in routine, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, even when everyone else seems excited or "happy." Shorter…
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