WILMINGTON — What a well-written and thoughtful piece. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you, Ann Landenberger!
Charles F. Monette is a poet, teacher, playwright, artist, actor, builder, and U.S. Army veteran.
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. WESTMINSTER-Democrats in the state Legislature scored some...
Fric Spruyt represents District 9 in Brattleboro's Representative Town Meeting. BRATTLEBORO-At the July 8 Brattleboro...
Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and the author of Becoming a Leader: Identity, Influence,
Looking back on another year of Town Meeting Day disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were two major issues that came up before voters. Two years ago, Vermont put into motion a plan to legalize the production, distribution, sale, and possession of recreational cannabis and gave cities and towns a say in determining whether to allow retail sales in their communities to anyone 21 and older. Under Vermont law, consumption of recreational cannabis is legal, but communities must opt in...
Elayne Clift (elayne-clift.com) has written this column about women, politics, and social issues for almost 20 years. BRATTLEBORO-As Vice President Kamala Harris has proven since she began campaigning to become president, she is no neophyte in the world of politics, as some proclaim. Nor is she a potted plant: She has an amazing presence, a strong intellect, an impressive resume, and refreshing charm as she campaigns calmly and with dignity. Harris joins a distinguished group of accomplished women who precede...
BELLOWS FALLS-Dylan Patrick Ward celebrates the release of his new full-length recording, Ne'er-Do-Wells, at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. Ward, described in a news release as "a folk misfit from Vermont's dirty south"- actually within walking distance of Stage 33 Live, where he played his first venue show. He has been performing ever since, recognized in the worlds of folk and indie music for his "imaginative and poignant songs steeped in irreverent dark...
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