Congratulations, Starr LaTronica! Brooks Memorial Library is very lucky.
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...
Warm temperatures, heavy rain, and floating ice contributed to localized flooding along the Whetstone Brook in West Brattleboro on Jan. 24. Emergency services evacuated more than 50 people from the Mountain Home and Glen Park mobile home parks and Melrose Terrace. Brattleboro's Department of Public Works oversaw the demolition of two ice jams on Whetstone Brook. There were no reported injuries. Fire Chief Michael Bucossi received the emergency call at approximately 12:49 p.m. on Jan. 24. According to Bucossi, an...
In January, I read a letter to the then-current Rockingham Selectboard regarding what I saw as the aberrant behavior of the Rockingham Development Office. At that time, I suggested the board conduct a thorough performance audit of the office over the last eight years and make a thorough list of projects undertaken versus projects completed by this town department. At the Selectboard meeting of March 7, I reiterated that call. Beyond that, however, seeing the continuing stonewalling behind a dysfunctional...
On the next to last weekend of Marlboro Music's 68th season, 33 of its 75 resident artists will be heard in three diverse programs: Friday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. in the Marlboro College Dining Hall; and Saturday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the College's Persons Auditorium. Tickets and further information can be obtained at marlboromusic.org or by calling 802-254-2394. Concerts continue through Aug. 12. Each season, the noted Vermont retreat schedules...
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