Wow, thanks for dismissing Jill Stein.
The populist movement doesn't have to wait to move forward - Jill Stein is a candidate. Thanks for ignoring her. Why did you even bother to mention her name?
Jonathan Elwell organizes with Vermont Just Justice, an organization whose mission is "to promote the...
Elizabeth Bridgewater is executive director of the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust. BRATTLEBORO-Every April, communities...
Libby Bennett and Rita Ramirez submitted this piece on behalf of Groundworks Collaborative, where they...
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What do turnips and libraries have in common? In Wardsboro, the common ground seems to be community pride. “The festival provides a great opportunity for the community to get together,” says volunteer Christy Foote-Smith as she collects raffle money outside one of the vendor tents. The homegrown, heirloom turnip is the centerpiece of the Friends of the Wardsboro Library's biggest annual fundraiser: the Gilfeather Turnip Festival. “It's blossomed into something pretty amazing,” said Linda Gifkins, the festival co-chair, as she...
I vote for my values, and that is why I am voting for Nader Hashim for state senate. I knew Nader as a state trooper in my area who I would talk to sometimes and see on social media. I liked his sincerity and honesty, his mind and memory for people, and the time that he gave to help causes and people in the community. Now, after seeing what he has accomplished in the Legislature, I know that Nader is...
Each year, the Friends of the Wardsboro Library sponsors a raffle to benefit the support of the Gloria Danforth Memorial Building, the home of the Wardsboro Public Library. This year's prize for “The Best Raffle Ever” is a one-of-a-kind 37 1/2 inch by 37 1/2 inch wall hanging titled “Simply Vermont,” depicting the icons of Vermont. It was designed, pieced, and quilted by Wardsboro fiber artist Christy Foote-Smith. Foote-Smith is currently focused on art quilts. She and her husband, Bob,
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