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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...
Steven Haisley has developed a CBD-infused salve, which he has named Second Chance. That's because when he was offered a second chance, he took it. And it changed his life. "About 23 years ago, I got sober," he said. "I was one of those people you read about in the papers, time after time. I was on probation, and I was given a choice: jail or rehab. I chose rehab." Haisley had started coming to the Brattleboro area in his...
Apropos of absolutely nothing but the fact that I'm writing this piece on President's Day, I was reminded earlier that it's time for my annual perusal of Article II of the U.S. Constitution. During this year's reading - again, for reasons entirely unrelated to any events that might have transpired over the weekend - a couple of clauses really grabbed me: “Section 1: [The President of the United States] shall hold his office during the term of four years […].
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont's nonprofit community mental-health agency, will be hosting a special online screening of the documentary, The Upstanders. The free showing of the 56-minute film will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at noon. According to a news release, The Upstanders “is unsettling and uplifting, causing us all to examine our behavior, inspiring us to do better, and stand up against victimization and cyberbullying.” After the film, there will be an informative panel discussion...
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