The “History of Manchester” stone bench was dedicated Sept. 13 at Manchester Skate Park, culminating the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center’s annual Stone Bench Project for Vermont teens for 2025.

Dear Pat: I have a fairly large deck, but it does not have enough seating when we have large parties. I think a bench or two would be nice. How can I build some comfortable benches inexpensively? -- ...

One of the most unusual programs in the state of Vermont is The Stone Bench Project, sponsored by the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center and funded by various communities and sponsoring organizations ...