PUTNEY — Thank you, Joyce Marcel, for this wonderfully written and accurate tribute to my mother.
BRATTLEBORO-We are living in a moment of deep crisis for our democracy. Billionaires and political...
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...
Route 30 set to close April 11 for I-91 bridge work BRATTLEBORO - After more weather delays, a date is set for closing Route 30 to complete demolition of the northbound span of West River Bridge on Interstate 91. According to project contractor PCL, Route 30 will be closed for up to six days beginning Friday night, April 11, and continuing through Friday afternoon, April 18. The closure still depends on weather conditions and on water levels in the West...
I have been told that if I don't vote for Hillary Clinton, a person whose policies, character, and likely governing style I detest, then I am: 1. Enabling fascism, 2. Indifferent to the needs of vulnerable groups like minorities, women, LGBTQ, et al., 3. Selfish, irresponsible, and having a tantrum, 4. Showing my white privilege, 5. An assh-, 6. Insults, guilt trips, and other verbal slams. I'm told that voting for a third party is a “luxury” when we're faced...
The Brattleboro Music Center announces the Windham Orchestra's 32nd annual Concerto Competition, open to serious instrumental and vocal music students in grades 9 through 12. Eligible students must live in or attend schools in the Vermont counties of Windsor, Windham, or Bennington; New Hampshire counties of Cheshire, Sullivan or Grafton; or Massachusetts counties of Berkshire, Franklin, or Hampshire. The winner will receive $200 and perform with the Windham Orchestra under the direction of conductor Hugh Keelan. “This is an opportunity...
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