WEST DUMMERSTON — Seeing the picture of Byron and Lee Stookey reminded of the years of effort this couple has given to the community, and I say “hats off” to both of them.
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...
BRATTLEBORO-Residents are angry about what is going on in their town, with drugs and crime heading the list. And Hank Poitras, 42, otherwise known as Planet Hank, knows how to rev them up. On Friday night, he filled American Legion Post 5 to overflowing with people who wanted to express their outrage at open drug dealing, needles on the ground, people defecating and urinating on Flat Street, and their extremely high taxes. At least 200 residents, including police in uniform,
Re: Viewpoints by Valerie Abrahamsen ("What can businesses do to prevent Trump's return?") and Nancy Braus ("Trump is too dangerous for his opponents to play nice"), Jan. 10: Nancy Braus claims "President Trump is too dangerous for his opponents to play nice." If Braus and her supporters are comfortable with the open southern border, with a record high of 12,600 illegal crossings in one day since recordkeeping began, and with a daily average of illegal crossings on the border at...
BRATTLEBORO-Palaver Strings presents "Rise and Shine," celebrating the viola. The concert is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. at the Brattleboro Music Center. This program explores the sonic possibilities of the viola through 20th-century viola quartets by Kenji Bunch and York Bowen, as well as new folk arrangements by Palaver violists Elizabeth Moore and Lysander Jaffe. They will be joined by special guest violists Sam Kelder and Sergio Muñoz. Tickets are $20 for advance general admission, $25 at...
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