SAXTONS RIVER — RE: “Former library director envisions lawsuit” [News, Sept. 25]:
It's about time someone revealed the truth. Thank you for your reporting on this very serious injustice.
Jason Cooper, a real estate investor, developer, and property manager, has served as a steering...
Jessica Dolan, Ph.D. (District 8) is a Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting member. BRATTLEBORO-Our predecessors were...
Emilie Kornheiser, Ian Goodnow, and Mollie Burke represent Brattleboro in the Vermont House of Representatives.
SPRINGFIELD-On April 16, during his inaugural speech as secretary of health and human services, Robert...
The West River Education District (WRED) School Board is looking for public input regarding task force reports that might include removing high school students from Leland & Gray, among other possibilities. “The West River board is engaging in some fruitful conversations about the future of the school district,” said Windham Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) Superintendent William Anton, of which the WRED is a part. “With declining enrollment and increasing upward pressure on a tax rate, the board understands that engaging...
While our churches do not endorse candidates or parties, we do advocate for human dignity and justice consistent with our beliefs. Our churches' governing boards have voted to support this letter. We urge all Vermonters to support Proposal 2, clarifying the state constitutional prohibition against slavery to include any and all forms of slavery. Slavery is a violation of human dignity, reducing a person to the status of property, whether for life or a shorter time. No human should be...
On Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m., the Vermont Jazz Center presents a gala performance with the VJC Big Band backing internationally acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany. This is a dance concert, and more than half the floor will remain open for people to move to the sounds of the VJC's 18-piece orchestra. According to Newsweek, Mahogany is the standout vocalist of his generation. Born in 1958 in Kansas City, Mo., Mahogany grew up listening to the richly diverse musical sounds...
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