Vermont Newspapers

Vermont, celebrated for its scenic landscapes and small-town ambiance, offers several newspapers tailored to its close-knit communities. The Bennington Banner provides focused coverage on the southwestern part of the state, including news on local politics, events, and cultural stories. Similarly, the Brattleboro Reformer serves the southeastern region of Vermont, keeping residents informed about community affairs, environmental concerns, and local governance.

In a state known for its natural beauty and progressive values, newspapers like these play an indispensable role in the community's daily life.

Bennington Banner

The Bennington Banner is an award-winning daily newspaper published in Bennington, Vermont. Established in 1841, the paper covers local, national, and world news. The Bennington Banner sells 7,800 papers daily with a penetration of 65% in Bennington. It is distributed throughout Southwestern Vermont and eastern New York (Rensselaer and Washington Counties). The paper is owned by MediaNews Group.

Brattleboro Reformer

The Brattleboro Reformer is the third-largest daily newspaper in the U.S. state of Vermont. With a weekday circulation of just over 10,000, it is behind the Burlington Free Press and the Rutland Herald, respectively. It publishes six days a week, Monday through Saturday, with its Weekend Reformer having the largest readership; the offices of the paper are in Brattleboro, Vermont and it has a market penetration (weekday sales per 100 households) of 62.8 in its home zip code. The Reformer covers all of Windham County, Vermont, as well as some towns in neighboring Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It has been owned by the Denver-based MediaNews Group since 1995, and is run by New England Newspapers, a MediaNews Group subsidiary. It is the only newspaper in the United States called "Reformer."