BRATTLEBORO — This is a great story and tribute to Marty Rancourt. I can say I've known him since he was born.
Good luck to him as he opens a new door.
BRATTLEBORO-Big thanks to Joyce Marcel for an excellent article/interview with Becca Balint, and big thanks...
BRATTLEBORO-As I listen to all the reports of what's happening in the Texas Legislature, I...
SAXTONS RIVER-An open letter to Gov. Phil Scott: On Aug. 10, I received an email...
GUILFORD-In the subheading referring to "the 'cruelty' of the budget bill," I understand why you...
“I just can't imagine that tomorrow I'm waking up and not coming to work,” Vlasta Popelka said to the friends and well-wishers at Brattleboro Community Television's annual meeting. In this time of COVID-19, the longtime operations manager's retirement party happened over videoconference. While the coronavirus might have kept people apart, it could not stop Popelka from receiving the deep, heartfelt gratitude for her 18 years of service to the local public-access television station. Colleagues formally bid her bon voyage with...
One can only guess what is going on in Montpelier to explain why the Vermont Legislature recently passed Bill H.42 [“An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies”], which suspends the Vermont Open Meeting Law until July 1, 2024. Bill H.42 was signed into Vermont law by Gov. Scott on Jan. 25. There is no explanation in its language for the purpose or need for the sudden suspension of Vermont Open...
A local nurses' organization, MANOS, invites you to a benefit concert featuring The Snaz on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Main Street's Fireworks restaurant. While rocking out to Brattleboro's homegrown music sensation, you can bid on offerings by dozens of local artists and artisans at a silent auction. Snacks are free. There's also a cash bar. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for kids under 12. Proceeds benefit Helping Babies Breathe, which teaches Nicaraguan midwives...
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