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šŸŒ± Which big-name authors are coming to Brattleboroā€™s 25th Literary Festival?

Brattleboro, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Brattleboro! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name authors are coming to Brattleboroā€™s 25th Literary Festival?
  • What the Vermont Supreme Courtā€™s BUHS ruling means for Brattleboro families
  • See when Brattleboro kicks off and how to follow the game.

Also on today's calendar: Wooden Horse ā€“ A Tribute to America & Crosby, Stills , Nash and Young at the Shea Theater and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Rutland Herald Community News for Oct. 7, 2026 (rutlandherald.com) ā€” Brattleboro is gearing up for the 25th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival on Oct. 16ā€“17, with all events free and open to the public. Organizers are previewing an especially strong lineup of acclaimed authors and local literary figures, giving residents a rare chance to hear readings, discussions, and book talks right in downtown Brattleboro.
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ā€¢ Vermont Supreme Court sides with School Board on principal firing (reformer.com subscription) ā€” Brattleboro residents now have final clarity after the Vermont Supreme Court upheld the Windham Southeast School District Boardā€™s decision to fire former BUHS principal Steve Perrin. The ruling, which affirms earlier court decisions, details findings of harmful, unprofessional conduct toward a student and rejects Perrinā€™s dueā€‘process claims, allowing the district and community to move forward from a longā€‘running controversy.
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ā€¢ All the Vermont high school football results, scores, stats from Week 6 (burlingtonfreepress.com) ā€” Brattleboro Highā€™s football team is on the road at Rutland this weekend, one of several Week 6 matchups statewide. Fans can track live scores and stats as results roll in from Thursday through Saturday, with coaches asked to quickly report final scores so Vermonters can follow how their hometown teams are doing.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • Tiny Theater proudly presents a FREE preview performance.
    "Visiting Mr. Green", By Jeff Baron, a story about two people who discover that beneath our differences, there is something remarkablyā€”and sometimesā€¦ (Nextdoor Upper Dummerston)
  • Hi All-
    I'm retired. My wife is still a school nurse/health teacher in Hinsdale. Our two pups keep me busy. -Skip (Nextdoor West Brattleboro)
  • Lactalis American Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Control Lab Technician 3rd Shift in Brattleboro. Apply here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Dummerston

  • Tiny Theater presents 'Visiting Mr. Green' in Southern Vermont (reformer.com)

Putney

  • Vermont Zydeco Party brings live music and dance lessons to Putney (reformer.com)

Ok Brattleboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" ā€” Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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