DUMMERSTON — Many thanks to Ian Diamondstone and The Commons for the fine article on Mrs. Dalem and Dalem's Chalet. Very well done!
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...
For many Vermonters, this summer has been a time of diminishing worries about COVID-19, but this status could change quickly as the new BA.5 Omicron subvariant is starting to drive an uptick in cases nationwide. Vermont is reporting an increased proportion of BA.5 cases, according to the July 13 Vermont Department of Health (VDH) surveillance report. However, it does not seem to have driven a spike in overall cases in the state thus far. In New England, BA.5 made up...
Jessie Haas is the author of 49 books for children and adults, and a writer for Green Energy Times. WESTMINSTER WEST-One of my favorite lines from New Mexican writer Gene Rhodes is this, about the old-time cowboy life. "When we drive in a wild bunch, when we top off the boundin' bronco, it may look easy, but it's always a close thing. Even when we win we nearly lose; when we lose we nearly win. And that forms the stay-with-it-Bill-you're-doin'-well...
BRATTLEBORO-The Windham County Branch of NAACP will host a Juneteenth celebration on the Common on Thursday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. This will be an outdoor family-friendly event with entertainment, the history of Juneteenth, and an overview of the community work of the NAACP. "Let's honor the true stories of slavery and freedom," organizers wrote in a news release. "Black history matters." Samirah Evans will perform music that harkens to the spirit of Juneteenth. She'll be accompanied by...
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