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JIMMY IENNER JR . welcome
2 From the Publisher
6 The Sweet Spot
Courtney Callo , Owner and Founder of Willoughby ’ s Depot Eatery , beautifully rebrands and reinvents Mrs . Murphy ’ s Donuts , a cherished Manchester hospitality landmark
16 New in Town
Check out the new , thriving businesses in Manchester !
20 Meet John Burnham
A conversation with the Executive Director of the Manchester Business Association
24 True Colors
Iconic Finnish textile , clothing , and home décor brand , Marimekko , celebrates the tenth anniversary of its beloved Manchester outlet store
32 For the Love of Vermont
Lyman Orton partners with Southern Vermont Arts Center and Bennington Museum with For the Love of Vermont : the Lyman Orton Collection , a magnificent exhibition of Vermont art
38 Flowering Ambition
Roger Cooper ’ s fascinating life story is beautifully manifested through his “ Rogerland ” garden in East Arlington
50 Anatomy of Serendipity
Are Manchester , Vermont and new Boston Bruins coach Danielle Marmer the secret sauce that just fueled the Bruins ’ best season ever ?
60 Bold and Brave
Kim Bryant built Tall Cat Coffee into a thriving , independent coffee roasting operation through hard work and thoughtful , community-minded business practices
74 Food for Thought
Hill Farm by Sagra plants seeds of change at a historic farm and inn , combining exceptional food and hospitality with innovative agritourism in a gorgeous Southern Vermont setting
66 Dining Guide
70 Attractions
70 Lodging
71 Shopping
88 Real Estate
94 Services
96 Local Info
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