Originally published in the Manchester Journal on June 21, 2017 By Cherise Madigan MANCHESTER — For Detective Abigail Zimmer, it’s been a long and winding road to success. Still, the journey has made the destination all the sweeter for Zimmer, the first and only female officer at the Manchester Police Department. As a single mother, …
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Originally published in the Bennington Banner on May 11, 2017 By Cherise Madigan BENNINGTON — Fans familiar with the work of Robert Frost understand the edifying role that nature, and trees in particular, played in poet’s work. Tragically, two trees tended by Frost himself were toppled in Shaftsbury this weekend due to high wind. The …
Originally published in the Manchester Journal on May 10, 2017. By Cherise Madigan MANCHESTER — Manchester lost a town icon last week in Wendall R. Cram, who passed away peacefully at the age of 96. While Cram boasts a long list of accomplishments, he is perhaps best known for his long standing impact on the …
Originally published in the Manchester Journal on April 19, 2017 By Cherise Madigan cmadigan@benningtonbanner.com DANBY — In the midst of a holy weekend, it can be difficult for the less denominational among us to connect with a deeper spirituality. For the multitudes of worshippers that find solace in prayer, faith is often more easily found. For …
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