Excellent article, thanks! Do you think Hillary Clinton asked Patrick Leahy to be vice president or secretary of state?
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...
Closure of the Arch Bridge over the Rock River is anticipated to continue through the fall. As of this week, Renaud Brothers Inc. of Vernon, the contractors for the project, poured the last section of the bridge's south abutment footing. Next week, pre-cast pieces of the arch for the new bridge will be set. The bridge on Depot Road, which is being completely reconstructed, has been closed since March 14, and work is expected to be completed in mid-October. “We've...
As a small town, Athens sometimes struggles to find enough people to fill the positions needed for our town. In the most recent past, our Selectboard chair has also worn the hat of moderator. In our opinion, this doesn't serve the town well, in that often the chair of the board is looked to for answers to voters' questions. A Handbook for Vermont Moderators, published by the Vermont Secretary of State's office in 2009, describes moderators as “the referees of...
Rock River Players present Justice? Just Us, an original music and theater piece conceived, written, and composed by Dan Dewalt. In a news release, DeWalt said the evening will be “an exploration of how restorative justice can transform conflict and help heal those who have been harmed by conflict.” He said the play combines scripted action, improvisation, music, and songs to present the vast array of emotions and intricacies of feeling that most prefer to leave unacknowledged in daily life.
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