BRATTLEBORO-It was no April Fool's Day Joke. On April 1, five Administration for Children regional...
Moss Kahler has served as recycling coordinator in Brattleboro. BRATTLEBORO-The Selectboard members are facing difficult...
WEST BRATTLEBORO-At no other time since its inception in 1970 has preserving what remains of...
BRATTLEBORO-May the 4th: Be with us! Edible Brattleboro is rallying the community to kick off...
A tradition carries on this week with the start of the Brattleboro Winter Carnival's 68th year. Since 1993, Carol Lolatte has brought her organizational talents to the committee organizing the celebration, and Lolatte, who by day works as recreation and parks director for the town, has served as president for the last three years. "I have the hat that I wear for the [Recreation and Parks] Department and the hat I wear for the senior citizens in town. Helping run...
Everything connected to Linda Dierkes' death was planned. As the pain increased and became less and less bearable, she took advantage of Vermont's Death with Dignity Law after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. An incredibly brave thing to do. Linda called it her “liftoff.” She chose the time: 11 a.m. on July 10, 2021. She was lying outside on a chaise lounge overlooking the hills of West Brattleboro, wearing a brightly flowered shirt that she bought for herself...
During his time in office, President Calvin Coolidge was known for his civility and his ability to work across the aisle. Now, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation is seeking entries for its 2017 Calvin Essay Contest. Students are asked to prepare an article, essay, or poem of 800 words or fewer that addresses these questions: Do you think Coolidge could win the presidency today? What lessons from President Coolidge might help heal our political divisions? What can you do in...
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