This is to all the anti-Vermont Yankee people: What about the weather station they generously pay for on the two-way radio?
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...
A Trump administration order on Jan. 27 halting funding that supports recent arrivals has left at least 59 Vermont refugees in limbo. The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in Vermont received the order at 5:40 p.m. that day, directing that it stop any and all work related to funding the reception and placement of refugees, including any new arrivals, officials from the nonprofit organization told VTDigger. The order halted key federal funding - $1,650 per person - the organization...
There is a systemic problem with education in the state of Vermont. On a per-pupil basis, we spend 60 percent more than the national average, but our students score only in the average range, nationally. Worse, our students get an average grade in a country that ranks 17th in the world overall and only 35th in math. We have fewer minorities and less poverty, two factors that normally cause lower scores. Vermont has leveled the playing field by redistributing tax...
February's Gallery Walk will include an a cappella concert to benefit In-Sight Photography. Taking the stage on Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m., six regional high school groups will give a concert at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center in anticipation of Saturday's collegiate event at the Latchis. The High School A Cappella Concert has received rave reviews in the past, and all proceeds support the In-Sight Photography Project. The line-up for Friday evening includes two high school ensembles -
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