Ousted Brattleboro Union High School (BUHS) Principal Steven Perrin alleges that the board used him as a “scapegoat” and “sacrificial lamb” after learning of abuse by past teachers in the district, specifically Robert “Zeke” Hecker. In his lawsuit against the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) and Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) boards, Perrin, who is represented by Theodore Kramer, claims that his “termination can only be explained as the Board's decision to scapegoat Plaintiff in light of vocal public pressure...

Help protect Vermont river otters from trapping

Elsa Anders

Monday, March 6, 2023 — Issue 696

When I was walking on a trail at Sweet Pond with my grandmother and my sibling, I saw an otter just barely peeking its head over a rock. It was an incredible experience that I hope I will get to repeat - but I am worried I won't be able to. Hi, my name is Elsa. I am 10 years old. I would like to talk to you about the river otters we have here in Vermont. About 900 licensed...

'Do Say Gay'

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — Issue 771

BRATTLEBORO-p>"Do Say Gay" is this year's theme of CineSlam, Kopkind's annual Pride month film fest. The screening of LGBTQ+ short films will take place on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre on Main Street. The event's organizers see it as both a community celebration - there will be a reception with Pride cake - and a political intervention. "Film festivals, posters, and other forms of public art have played an important part in the community's...

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The wonder of paradox

Editing words about war, and our great divide

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