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You can borrow books, DVDs, tablet computers, telescopes, and even snowshoes from Brooks Memorial Library. Now, you can add electric-assist bicycles to the list. On May 7, the Brattleboro E-Bike Lending Library was introduced with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by test rides on the two new bikes that Brooks will be lending out. This E-Bike Lending Library was made possible by a collaboration between Local Motion, a Burlington-based nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for “active transportation, vibrant communities,
This year, Windham County residents are lucky enough to have three excellent candidates running for the Vermont state senate. I have decided to support David Schoales, because for several years I have watched him in action as he has served Brattleboro in his role as both a school board member and a selectboard member. In this unique position, he has been able to see the big picture of the numerous issues challenging our financial resources as both a hub town...
Winners of the 2017 Write Action Poetry and Prose Contest were announced at this year's annual picnic by judges Joe Mazur (prose) and James Kate (poetry). For prose, Elayne Clift took first prize for “Navigating the Unknown.” Steve Lloyd won second place for “Like Any Boy,” and Andy Reichsman was third for “Winter.” Beneth Goldschmidt-Sauer won first prize in poetry for “Dream” (for HFC, 1959-1977). There was a tie for second place between Lynn Valente for “The Wind,” and Melinda...
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