Little Bread & Puppet state goes up against big nuke and the fed gummit.
What could go wrong?
PUTNEY-I am grateful to call Bex Slattery a colleague, blessed to call her a friend,
WILMINGTON-As a former Vernon resident (and one dying to move back there!) I wholeheartedly endorse...
BRATTLEBORO-Oscar Heller is my choice for the three-year seat on the Brattleboro Selectboard. As a...
BRATTLEBORO-Gov. Phil Scott has proposed eliminating Vermont's successful universal school meals program. As a parent...
Despite the recent closing of the Austine School, Austine's yearly Thanksgiving community feast will be continued by the Brattleboro Deaf Club. For many years, the Austine School had graciously offered a traditional Thanksgiving meal to the local community. This presented a precious opportunity for parents, deaf students, business leaders, and the general public to schmooze and intermingle while fostering a warm community relationship. Developing this community relationship is key to this cherished event, which is why the Brattleboro Deaf Club...
As the waters of tropical storm Irene receded last week, much was revealed: the mud and destruction brought about by the rushing waters, and the amazing spirit of people in this community. At Brattleboro Area Hospice, we had been planning a Sept. 1 volunteer appreciation party for months. The question on Monday morning was whether to cancel Thursday's gathering, as both staff and volunteers would be needed to clean up Experienced Goods. We decided to go ahead with the party...
NEWFANE-Crowell Art Gallery at Moore Free Library, 23 West St., is now featuring artwork by the Connecticut River chapter of the Vermont Watercolor Society. As described in its mission statement, the organization is "dedicated to promoting the awareness and appreciation of watercolor to its membership at all levels of ability and to the community by providing opportunities and venues for participation, education, fellowship and exhibitions." This show offers a diverse selection of original watercolors by approximately 20 members. Most of...
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