Tom Schiedler shows that one is never too old to learn about and appreciate a new art form. Thank you for making me look in a different way.
BELLOWS FALLS-Fellow citizens, I write to you with a request founded in feelings of love,
BRATTLEBORO-I've been a supporter of Emilie Kornheiser since she first ran for Legislature. Now, however,
Shelby Brimmer is the owner, with Paul Martocci, of Martocci's Restaurant on Elliot Street in...
DEERFIELD, MASS.-Two years later, Democrats are still furious over Roe v. Wade being overturned. But...
On the morning of Jan. 12, police responded to an emergency call on South Main Street. When they arrived, they found the body of William “Bill” Joseph Guay. Brattleboro Police determined that Guay, 56, died of natural causes. According to his death certificate, he died from “bronchopneumonia (presumed),” due to years of smoking. His friends and fellow volunteers at Loaves and Fishes at Centre Congregational Church, where Guay served as chief dishwasher, volunteer recruiter, resident theological thinker, and quiet comedian,
I've gotten to know Oscar Heller over the past year as we both served on the Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee. During our shared time on the committee, Oscar has proven to be a thoughtful, caring, and engaged resident. As he reviewed and reported on the municipal budget, he asked insightful questions and was persistent in finding answers. His work on the committee also leaves him with a deep understanding of the intricate workings of the town, and he will...
“I just like playing my songs, which are written to tell stories, no matter if it be the Christian or secular music I play,” Will McFarlane says. Former lead guitarist for Bonnie Raitt, McFarlane also was a member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, also known as The Swampers. This acclaimed group of session musicians crafted the “Muscle Shoals sound,” with such hits as Aretha Franklin's “Respect” and Bob Seger's “Night Moves.” Although he wasn't with The Swampers from its...
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