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The arts, affordability, and building a diverse and thriving community were among the topics taken up by the four candidates for the Selectboard in the March 6 town election at a televised forum on Feb. 22 co-sponsored by Brattleboro Community Television and The Commons. Candidates took questions from panelists Olga Peters, host of WKVT's Green Mountain Mornings, and local activist Anne Braden of the Windham County Community Action Network. This reporter served as the moderator. Running unopposed for the three-year...
GUILFORD-Fellow citizens of Guilford and Vernon: Vote on or before Aug. 13 in the Democratic primary. I urge all Democrats in Vernon and Guilford to be aware of the nature of this especially crucial election. Zon Eastes's opponent, Jason Herron, has never participated in any Democratic function and admits that he is running as a Democrat simply because many voters in our district are Democrats. I have much respect for and admiration of many Republicans in my community and family,
The Vermont Arts Council's Spotlight Gallery announces its new, all-virtual season with what it calls “an incredibly diverse group of Vermont artists.” Viewable on the Council's website from Thursday, Feb. 18 through Friday, April 30, “I AM ... 2021” features the work and perspectives of 19 artists from the Council's I Am a Vermont Artist interview series. “An important part of the Council's mission is to expand access to the arts and creativity for all people, regardless of background,” organizers...
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