I am so sorry to lose Pat Smith. She was the voice of the Reformer for me, and always helpful.
Annie Landenberger is a freelance writer who contributes regularly to these pages. WILLIAMSVILLE-I marched with...
Michael Knapp is a software developer and entrepreneur who is passionate about social justice. GUILFORD-As...
Green Mountain Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (GMRSVP) would like to thank the voters of...
BELLOWS FALLS-Greater Falls Connections (GFC), a substance misuse prevention coalition located in Bellows Falls, thanks...
Good day to you, southern Vermonters! We're finally entering the summer season after a slow, winding grind out of the 2017-18 cold season. There are some signs that the late June into early July period could turn even warmer, but we'll handle that when we get there. For this week, we've got warm temperatures and a couple of chances at strong thunderstorms. The first shot is today (June 13), and the second shot is Monday. Both setups feature a warm,
I read the article regarding Ava Whitney, the Brattleboro Union High School runner who was asking for fans to show up and cheer them on, with interest. For cross-country teams, it has long been a reality that the fans will all be family members. In reading her comments, my concern is that she seems to believe that situation will change at college. The reality is that it gets worse, with less support than in high school. Here's why. As an...
“Walkin' The Talk” is a concert to benefit efforts to bring asylum seekers to Vermont from border detention centers. The event will be held on Saturday, March 30, at 7 p.m., at the The Putney Quaker Meeting House, 17 Bellows Falls Rd. According to a news release, Putney Quaker Meeting is working together with the Community Asylum Seekers Project to bring an individual or family seeking asylum, but currently being held for lack of a sponsor in a Texas detention...
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