This story was a great read, and it brought back many memories.
I'm looking forward to the Putney Grade School reunion, and seeing all of you. Thank you for all your hard work.
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Selectboard members have not been unanimous in agreeing to attend a voluntary, three-part anti-bias training hosted by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) or ask others involved in town government to do so. After a 90-minute discussion, board members concluded at their June 7 meeting that those who agreed to take the training - Chair Angela Sanborn, Ann Golob, and Katy Johnson-Aplin - will report back in July how they feel about the course. Board member Shelley Huber...
In June, the Vermont Legislature demonstrated strong commitment to families by overriding the governor's veto and enacting the 2023 Child Care Bill into law. This landmark legislation, investing $125 million annually into the child care system through sustainable and fiscally responsible public investment, stabilizes Vermont's child care sector. It also represents a monumental leap forward in providing accessible, high-quality child care for all Vermont families. By championing this law, Vermont has positioned itself as a national leader in child care,
Celebrate the newly released edition of 28 short stories by Brattleboro author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman with the initially intended title Green Mountain Stories on Tuesday, May 30, 7 p.m., at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street. Originally published in 1887 as A Humble Romance and Other Stories, this new edition features an introduction and critical commentary by Freeman scholar Brent Kendrick, who will discuss the stories and the change in title. The collection includes such favorites as “On the...
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