BRATTLEBORO — RE: “A community photographer, mentor, and friend” [Editorial, April 3]:
A nice tribute to a good friend who is already missed by many.
WESTMINSTER-A few days ago, I texted some of my family members to call their representatives...
BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration...
TOWNSHEND-Several weeks ago, a Peruvian fisherman, stranded in the ocean for months, was miraculously found...
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. He adds: "I'm proud that in Windham...
Incumbent Selectboard member Elizabeth McLoughlin held on to her three-year seat, while newcomers Peter “Fish” Case and Franz Reichsman won one-year seats on the board in the March 7 town election. Meanwhile, voters rejected a referendum on “just cause” eviction in a 1,221-656 vote. All the Selectboard races were close. McLoughlin won her second three-year term over former board member Dick DeGray, 1,005–920. McLoughlin told The Commons last month that she sees the greatest challenges for Brattleboro in the next...
I want to start a conversation about the Constitution, and I wonder how many folks have read it recently. Some folks believe the Supreme Court is the interpreter of the Constitution and so do not take the time to read it personally, to our collective detriment, I believe. It is easy to understand, short, and written in clear layman's English - a worthwhile and informative read. Amendment 14, section 3 is of particular importance and interest right now because it...
The Celebration Brass Band of Southern Vermont and the Christ Church Guilford Society invite everyone to a concert on the lawn of Christ Church on Route 5 in the Village of Algiers. The concert, which will honor those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. The band, with its New Orleans Brass Band sound, was founded and is directed by Peter Simoneaux and features many local musicians. Brattleboro area audiences will recognize...
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