Governor Peter Shumlin proclaimed September as independent country store month in Vermont at the Vermont Retail & Grocers Expo on September 10 at the Champlain Valley Exposition. The proclamation recognizes the many contributions country stores in Vermont make to their communities, often serving as the unoficial village center.
Sir Paul McCartney, the famous musician and former Beatle, made a surprise visit to the JJ Hapgood General Store in Peru recently to enjoy lunch. McCartney is shown here with store owners Tim and Juliette Britton.
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