DUMMERSTON — Many thanks to Ian Diamondstone and The Commons for the fine article on Mrs. Dalem and Dalem's Chalet. Very well done!
BRATTLEBORO-Peter Adair's essay is the best piece of writing I have seen in The Commons:
FLORENCE, MASS.-I just read with shock and awe, or just plain enthusiasm, a couple of...
Kris Pavek, a 71-year-old retired midwife and photographer, has often stayed in Brattleboro in summer...
BRATTLEBORO-I have driven down Canal Street in Brattleboro and had a bicycle come flying by...
In “Community comes together to keep Rod's strong” [News, Nov. 24], The Commons mistakenly attributed to the wrong person one of the good wishes directed to Rod's Towing and Repairs and the Winchester family in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire. Elizabeth Lewis, quoted in the story, actually wrote, “You have a special place in my world. You will triumph!” The erroneous quote was removed in the online version of the story. Visit the Givebutter crowdfunding site for Rod's at...
I want to start a conversation about the Constitution, and I wonder how many folks have read it recently. Some folks believe the Supreme Court is the interpreter of the Constitution and so do not take the time to read it personally, to our collective detriment, I believe. It is easy to understand, short, and written in clear layman's English - a worthwhile and informative read. Amendment 14, section 3 is of particular importance and interest right now because it...
BRATTLEBORO-The saying "it takes a village" rings true for "Efflorescence," the spring show of the Brattleboro School of Dance (BSD), which is coming to the New England Youth Theatre on May 16, 17, and 18. A dozen choreographers are working with 60 area dancers, ranging in age from 6 to 76. Each choreographer is working to create a unique piece within the show. A dozen or so staff work front of the house and backstage, taking on roles like lighting...
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