BRATTLEBORO — RE: “V-Why?” [Letters, Sept. 25].
Why do the vast majority of anti-Vermont Yankee protesters emanate from outside Vermont?
BRATTLEBORO-What a depressing time to celebrate Independence Day, as No. 47 and his obedient and...
Sarah Ellis is a writer and mental health advocate who grew up in Brattleboro and...
BRATTLEBORO-Analysis of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with the current Representative Town Meeting...
GUILFORD-A term often used regarding a military action is "collateral damage." This term masks the...
Visitors to town often ask, “What are those huge, old, buildings covered with slate on Birge Street?” Those familiar with local history know that these longstanding structures, considered to be the largest group of slate-sheathed buildings in the United States, were once owned by the Estey Organ Company. At one point, the company was one of the world's largest organ manufacturers, employing more than 700 employees and craftspeople. Each organ they created proclaimed in fine black print that it was...
On July 18, Jodi Keeler, chair of the Dover Free Library Trustees, summarily informed John Flores, director of the library, that his employment had been terminated "for the good of the community." John has been library director for 24 years - always working "for the good of the community"! The Dover Free Library, under Mr. Flores's direction, is one of the jewels of the Deerfield Valley. Over the years, he has brought his energy, warmth, imagination, intelligence, and profound love...
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library will present a reading and discussion series on farms and gardens. Join the conversation with your neighbors in this four-book Vermont Humanities Council discussion series facilitated by VHC scholar Richard Wizansky. Vermonters know as well as anyone the rich metaphors inherent in farming and gardening. These authors dig deep to explore the philosophical roots, family dynamics, and personal enrichment associated with tending and growing The series begins with Michael Pollan's...
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