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-In Brattleboro, a significant amount of public discourse happens online. While social media can be...
GREENFIELD, MASS.-When I saw the cover of The Commons, I decided to look over this...
BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Area Interfaith Youth Group went off to Asheville, North Carolina! The multicultural group...
NORTHFIELD, MASS.-There are so many hysterical writers to this paper that it's difficult to focus...
Turning a bill into law is a complicated process. A bill becomes a law if a majority of the members of both chambers - the House and the Senate - vote to approve it and the governor signs it. If the governor vetoes it, the bill can still succeed if the Legislature then goes ahead and overrides his veto with a two-thirds majority in both legislative bodies. Most bills never make it into law. As of this week, 869 bills...
Groundworks Collaborative thanks all of the local businesses, sponsors, and volunteers who made this year's Camp for a Common Cause such a great success. Roughly 35 people spent the night of May 18 camping on the Brattleboro Town Common to raise funds and awareness for our work with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together we raised just over $23,000 for Groundworks' shelter and housing-support programs. This event is a great way for our community to come together around the issue of...
Southern Vermont Dance Festival celebrates its fifth season from July 13 to 16 with an exciting round of classes, performances, and community events. As in past years, there is a wide selection of offerings. With four days of ticketed and free performances, 113 classes, and a strong focus on community, this year's Festival has something for everyone. The festival boasts faculty and choreographers at the top of their field with a unique ability to serve all levels of dance from...
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