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...
Why do people devote their lives to firefighting? It's not a simple question, but for newly retired firefighter Thomas Barrows, the answer is simple. “It's what I wanted to do,” he said. Barrows grew up in the fire service. He started his career as a volunteer for the Dummerston Fire Department at the ripe age of 15. Brattleboro hired him full-time when Barrows turned 19. He retired after 35 years with the department on May 1. “This is hard for...
Based upon the letters from Selectboard members responding to the Viewpoint from the board of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, it appears they felt personally criticized by the comments. That was not my intent; there are real problems with Vermont's economy that create challenges for our towns. The piece was trying to advocate for policies that build our commercial grand list rather than depress certain economic segments that are already in decline. BDCC and SeVEDS own those economic problems, but...
The Moore Free library and Crowell Gallery in Newfane will showcase the art of children from Timson Hill Preschool and from NewBrook Elementary School during April. This is the fifth year that the gallery has an exhibit of children's art during this month. Exhibit dates are April 4 through 28, with an opening reception on Friday, April 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 802-365-7948 or visit www.moorefreelibrary.wordpress.com.
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