Coggins Auto Group, Part of the Bennington Community

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Mike Coggins, who you all may remember from his more than 20 years with the Haddad Auto Group in Berkshire County, acquired three dealerships in Bennington – Honda, Toyota, and Ford!
 
Coggins and his son Patrick have spent a lot of time becoming a part of the community, through outreach and their involvement in the day-to-day operations.
 
"We have been getting involved in the town, the community, and the area. You’ll see our faces out and about right alongside you, enjoying what Bennington has to offer, and becoming a part of that," Mike said. "We’ve been working on bringing that back to these great stores."
 
This emphasis on community has been a hallmark of Mike’s vision since he decided to make the investment in the stores, which encompass Bennington County, into Berkshire County, and nearby towns just over the border in New York.




Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

GOOD NEWS: Orion has been adopted!

ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.

 
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
 
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. He was featured last August but still hasn't found a home. 
 
Shelter Manager Troy Quinn said Orion came to them from animal control after experiencing neglect.
 
"He was found by animal control on a property, tied to a tree, no shelter, no food or water. He was severely emaciated, very sick, very skinny, very weak. Brought him in, he tested positive for heartworm," Quinn said.
 
Once they rescued him, got rid of his heartworm, and got him up to normal weight, his silly and active side came out.
 
"He is a giant goofball. Loves to run, loves to play very rough house, loves to chew on his toys. Stuffed toys in particular, he just immediately shreds them," Quinn said. 
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