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...
Does a quality Assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program work if employees report to their supervisors? Raymond Shadis, technical advisor to the New England Coalition, says “no.” Entergy, owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon, presented a QA/QC oversight program to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission last month. Shadis described the program as “integral to the dumbing down of regulations,” so the licensee can avoid the regulations. QA/QC departments inspect systems and parts within a company. At a nuclear...
The state of Vermont's agreement to NorthStar's proposed plan to decommission Vermont Yankee decades ahead of schedule is a green light for Vernon and Windham County's financial future. The fact that almost all intervenors and involved parties were able to make an agreement after lengthy, inclusive negotiations is a beacon of hope for the rest of our country. Thank you to all the principled, hard-working people involved. I implore the Vermont Public Utility Commission to recognize the once-in-a-lifetime benefits to...
This year's Forest of Mystery, presented by Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, is “The Invaders.” Envisioned by James and Jessica Gelter, the performance involves “crazy conspiracy theorists, British time travelers, and maybe, just maybe, some friends who are out-of-this-world.” Performances are Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center at 1221 Bonnyvale Rd. in West Brattleboro. Rain date is Oct. 30. Because the audience moves through in groups of 20, reservations are required. Visit www.beec.org for...
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