SPOTLIGHT :
STORIES BEJAMIN WARD | 54
TRAIL MAGIC | 12 An inside look at the hiking scene in Southern Vermont . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
BEHIND THE LINES | 23 Southern Vermont ’ s preeminent tattoo artists share the secrets behind their success . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
A candid conversation with one of the Vermont arts scene ’ s rising stars . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
GIVING BACK | 62 How a small group of volunteers are making The Manchester Riverwalk a reality . BY EILEEN BRAHENEY
SPECIAL SECTION : HOME IMPROVEMENT | 66
A comprehensive look at local businesses that can help you with those fall-time house projects .
DEPARTMENTS
FALL 2021
From the Publisher | 8 New in Town | 10 Local Services | 81 Real Estate | 82 Sweet Ending | 96
ALI KAUKAS
A NEW CHAPTER | 34 The owners and staff of The Northshire Bookstore and The Silver Fork shed light on the future of two of Manchester ’ s most beloved businesses . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
AN EXLUSIVE LOOK | 49 STRATTON Magazine is thrilled to present an exclusive look at the first chapter of John Gray ’ s sequel to MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS , entitled CHASING MANHATTAN .
BLACK HOLE HOLLOW FARM | 70 The story behind the historic Southern Vermont estate that inspired some of acclaimed novelist Ian Fleming ’ s greatest works . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
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