DUMMERSTON — RE: The premature and shortsighted closing of Vermont Yankee:
Stupid, stupid, stupid.
BRATTLEBORO-Big thanks to Joyce Marcel for an excellent article/interview with Becca Balint, and big thanks...
BRATTLEBORO-As I listen to all the reports of what's happening in the Texas Legislature, I...
SAXTONS RIVER-An open letter to Gov. Phil Scott: On Aug. 10, I received an email...
GUILFORD-In the subheading referring to "the 'cruelty' of the budget bill," I understand why you...
Stephanie Bonin and Zach Hebert are part of organizations from throughout Windham County that have met throughout the year to work on Everyone Eats! The good news, said Bonin, is that funding for the statewide Vermont Everyone Eats! program has been extended until Dec. 31. Previously, funding was set to end a few weeks earlier. Yet, the federal emergency COVID-19 funding will end, it seems, long before the pandemic or its economic impacts. Hebert said the momentum around increasing access...
There's an old saying and, like a lot of old sayings, there is a lot of truth to it: Actions speak louder than words. That axiom comes to mind when House and Senate Democrats reflect on the last session, which, unfortunately, hasn't ended yet because Governor Phil Scott vetoed the budget. As a result, the Legislature plans to convene again on June 21 and 22 and attempt to reach a compromise that will avert our state government's shutdown. During his...
WEST BRATTLEBORO-The musical duo Sharon & Daniel will lead the "Maximum Light Celebration," their third annual summer solstice party on Friday, June 21, 6 p.m. at the West Village Meeting House, 29 South St. The highly participatory event will feature singing, dancing and merriment of all manner, including a flower dance and solstice parade. The gathering is free of charge and family friendly. The celebration will be preceded by a potluck dinner starting at 5 p.m. The evening is sponsored...
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