BRATTLEBORO — I'm writing in appreciation of the beautiful flowers we have throughout downtown Brattleboro this summer!
Our quality of life is higher because of these flowers. Many thanks to those who are responsible for them.
Annie Landenberger is a freelance writer who contributes regularly to these pages. WILLIAMSVILLE-I marched with...
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The past week's torrential and troubling rainfall has brought to many minds Tropical Storm Irene, which ripped through Vermont on Aug. 28, 2011. As Irene passed through Vermont that Sunday, its wind caused damage. But it was the aftermath - 11 inches of rain that the storm quickly dumped on the state - that caused $733 million in destruction. However, Windham Regional Commission Executive Director Chris Campany says the storm also brought a few “lessons learned.” He spoke Monday with...
I understand the need for housing units in Brattleboro with rents that are affordable. That means that the out-of-pocket cost to move in needs to be in line with the renter's ability to pay. First month plus last month plus security deposit pushes that move-in cost beyond the means of many hard-working residents. On the other hand, if we are to have residential rentals available in Brattleboro, landlords have to be able to maintain their properties while still making a...
Next Stage Arts Project and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival present a special, pop-up weekend festival featuring films from the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Vermont Tour on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., at Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is completely dedicated to the work of first- and second-time filmmakers, and Next Stage is proud to be part of the festival's Vermont Tour which brings two films selected for the Next...
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