BRATTLEBORO — It's a sad day when a writer loses a job. I hope Pat Smith and Mike Fahar find meaningful work that will continue to contribute to their community.
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...
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. He adds: "I'm proud that in Windham...
Stephen Perkins, executive director of the Vermont Historical Society (VHS), will present the annual Richard O. Hathaway Award for best historical project in the state to the five local institutions that created and led the National Endowment for the Humanities–funded, multi-year Brattleboro Words Project. “The Brattleboro Words Project has created for our community and visitors from near and far three very accessible, informative ways to learn about our literary, printing, and publishing legacy,” Brattleboro Town Manager Peter Elwell said in...
I did not miss the irony when I saw that Al Gore and Leonardo DiCaprio attended the People's Climate March. Allegedly, these two feel climate change is caused by people and that we must downsize and stop our over-consumption, but they don't feel strongly enough to reflect that belief in their own lives. Both own gigantic McMansions, fly in private jets, travel with huge respective entourages, and own multiple homes instead of just one. We can add to our list...
The Ames Brook Community Garden is searching for an artist to design and build a piece of art for their garden, which is in a nine-acre park on Stockwell Drive and is operated by the Recreation & Parks Department. The garden, established in 2009 and has 17 plots for gardeners, enjoys the sounds of Ames Brook babbling nearby. Chairs, a wooden swing, a picnic table, and grill are available for all to enjoy. Over the years, the garden has added...
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