š± Why a cross-country diner quest ends at Benningtonās Blue Benn
Bennington, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Bennington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why a cross-country diner quest ends at Benningtonās Blue Benn
- Know anything about the Labrador abandoned along Route 7A?
- Whatās baking at Benningtonās Apple Barn Blueberry Festival on July 25?
Also on today's calendar: Tattoo Living Exhibition and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy, hot and less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ The Last Family-Owned Diners That Still Feel Like Home (medium.com) ā Benningtonās own Blue Benn Diner is spotlighted as one of Americaās last great family-owned diners, praised for its unchanged chrome exterior and welcoming regulars. The piece follows a cross-country diner road trip that ends in Bennington, emphasizing how spots like the Blue Benn create a powerful sense of belonging beyond just good breakfasts. 
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ā¢ Abandoned Labrador found tied to street sign in Bennington County (news10.com) ā State police are asking Bennington County residents for help after a chocolate Labrador was found abandoned, tied to a street sign along VT Route 7A near White Trail Run in Arlington around 3 a.m. on June 30. Anyone who saw something or recognizes the dog is urged to contact the Shaftsbury barracks or submit an anonymous tip online or by text. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Capital Region farms plan local blueberry festivals (news10.com) ā Benningtonās Apple Barn is gearing up for its free Blueberry Festival on July 25, featuring a Blueberry Bake-Off, live music, food trucks, and kidsā activities. The piece also lists several other blueberry festivals around the broader Capital Region, but the Apple Barn event is the closest, most convenient option for local residents. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Bennington
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Upcoming Events in
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History & Heritage Lunch: the Singer Sewing Machine ā
Park-McCullough, Historic Governor's Mansion, 1 Park St, North Bennington
12:00 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Museum ABCs: Sculpture Dance
Bennington Free Library Bennington Museum, 75 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
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Museums ABCs: Sculpture Dance
Grandma Moses Properties Co Bennington, VT 05201
10:30 am -
Tattoo Living Exhibition ā
Bennington Museum, 75 Main St, Bennington
6:30 pm -
PAINT & SIP ā
Kelli's Tavern, 135 Depot St, Bennington
3:00 pm -
No Meeting in July SVSU Board Meeting
Southwest Vermont Su pervisory Union, 184 North St Suite 1, Benni
5:30 pm -
Only in Bennington
Bennington Museum Bennington Theater, Main Street 331, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
7:00 pm -
Town-Wide Tag Sale Day
Bennington Free Library , 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201
9:00 am
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
Wednesday July 22
Saturday July 25
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š Events Nearby
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No Meeting in July MAU Board Meeting
Southwest Vermont Su pervisory Union, 184 North St Suite 1, Benni
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Arts & Ancestry Circle ā
Park-McCullough, Historic Governor's Mansion, 1 Park St, North Bennington
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The Honey Badgers @ The Bennington Museum ā
Bennington Museum, 75 Main St, Bennington
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Concerts in the Courtyard: The Honey Badgers ā
Bennington Museum, 75 Main St, Bennington
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Bennington. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bennington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bennington here.
š Nearby News
Shaftsbury
- Lakes Region Police Report - July 14, 2026 (nyvtmedia.com)
Arlington
- Robin Jones (vtdigger.org)
Wilmington
- Vacation like a president this summer at these historic hotels and resorts (star-telegram.com)
- Lindsay Lou Collaborates with Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, Aoife O'Donovan and Sarah Jarosz on 'Bluegrass Women' (relix.com)
- God Street Wine Debuts Phish's āThe Wedge' At Dead Of Summer Music Festival (jambase.com)
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