PUTNEY — One of the founders of the Tempestry Project at The Putney School is Asy Connelly. Her name appeared incorrectly in the April 19 issue.
BRATTLEBORO-The locally rooted Vermont Film and Folklore Festival (VFFF) casts a wide net. Based again...
BRATTLEBORO-A newly formed rock 'n' roll band, Black Rover - made up of four professional...
BRATTLEBORO-The saying "it takes a village" rings true for "Efflorescence," the spring show of the...
PUTNEY-After two sold-out events that brought together film lovers and foodies alike, Next Stage Arts'
BRATTLEBORO-Property taxes are expected to increase by 12.1% over this year if voters approve the Selectboard's recommended $25,184,081 million fiscal 2026 town budget at the Saturday, March 22 Annual Representative Town Meeting (ARTM). Total expenses are actually up 9.2%. "This budget is not about process," Town Manager John Potter told the Selectboard Jan. 21. "It's about policies and priorities that the Selectboard has chosen this year." He said the budget's objective is "maintaining quality of life in the face of...
BRATTLEBORO-I've been a supporter of Emilie Kornheiser since she first ran for Legislature. Now, however, I find I can no longer support her. She and her colleagues in Montpelier are leaving ordinary working people, families, and seniors on the sidelines. This latest property tax of 14% is a perfect example of this imbalance. Sure, some of this exorbitant tax increase will go to schools - at least that's what Emilie promises. But no doubt, much of it will go to...
The Brattleboro Women's Chorus extends an invitation to new singers to join their upcoming spring session, dedicated to showcasing the music of Black composers. This inclusive ensemble, open to individuals at least 10 years of age who identify as female or nonbinary and possess a vocal range that comfortably includes the A in the middle of the treble staff, invites voices of all backgrounds to join in this celebration of music from the African diaspora. "From stirring spirituals to contemporary...
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