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...
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. He adds: "I'm proud that in Windham...
Town to hold hearing on Putney Road project March 7 BRATTLEBORO - The Vermont Agency of Transportation will hold a Section 502 public hearing to review plans for improvements to Route 5 (Putney Road) from the Veterans Memorial Bridge to the Exit 3 roundabout. The meeting is Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m., at the Brattleboro Municipal Center in the Selectboard Meeting Room. This project calls for a reconstruction of the roadway with construction of four roundabouts, retainage walls, landscaping,
In June, Florida's governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that requires local law enforcement agencies overseeing county detention facilities to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce immigration laws. This move, which came amid opposition from towns all over Florida, is a cautionary tale about what could happen elsewhere. Here in Vermont, eight jurisdictions, including Brattleboro, have ensured a clear dividing line between their local law enforcement departments and immigration authorities. They have done this by adopting five...
The work of David Stern is the subject of an art show that runs through Feb. 22 at Main Street Arts (MSA). An opening reception will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Stern has titled his show “All Over the Map,” which refers to the paintings, which he created while traveling, and for the variety of pieces and styles. With a degree in theater from the University of Vermont and a Master of Fine Arts in...
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