BRATTLEBORO-What a depressing time to celebrate Independence Day, as No. 47 and his obedient and...
Sarah Ellis is a writer and mental health advocate who grew up in Brattleboro and...
BRATTLEBORO-Analysis of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with the current Representative Town Meeting...
GUILFORD-A term often used regarding a military action is "collateral damage." This term masks the...
From urine recycling to shiitake mushrooms to electrically-assisted bikes, those attending a “Climate Change Economy” discussion Oct. 6 had no trouble coming up with a diverse list of causes and pet projects. But one issue that came up repeatedly was energy efficiency - how important it is, and how difficult and expensive it can be for Vermonters to make existing homes and businesses more environmentally friendly. The problem with even the most “green” strategies for new building is that, “really,
Let's begin with Nicholas Boke's assertion that a “significant number” of Republicans and independents “assume” that physical violence can get us out of this mess. Trust me when I say that if this were true, it would have already happened. Contrary to the talking points of Democrats and the media, the vast majority of Republicans and independents are informed, thoughtful, restrained, and measured in their responses. Regarding the “attack” on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, it is a complex...
On Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., award-winning environmentalist and master storyteller Michael Caduto is coming to the Westminster West Library. He will present a powerful, entertaining program about renewable energy explored through science and the arts. According to a news release, Caduto uses storytelling, music, and participatory experiences of today's energy technologies to engage audiences with the process of transforming the forces of nature into energy for everyday living. The program will feature kid-powered demonstrations of wind power, solar...
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