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Artists help one of their own

BRATTLEBORO—When painter Jim Giddings lost his studio and a lifetime of work to fire on Aug. 29, it sent a ripple of sympathy through the arts community of southern Vermont.

Now that ripple has grown into a wave of support, as his fellow artists are lining up to donate their work for a benefit auction to help him rebuild and get back to painting.... Continue reading story

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Teacher loved, respected

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Ms. P. inspired son

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Social, economic, environmental-justice issues matter the most

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Clinton takes climate change seriously

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We’ll take the turbines

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Judge Clinton on her merits, not on husband’s behavior

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Biker appreciates removal of railroad siding

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A cheaper bus fare backs a poisonous and hateful agenda

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Challenge yourself to stop driving to work

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A temporary poll location change in Brattleboro

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Comparing ourselves to a way we never were

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Bicycle rider, art teacher, and spider remover — and a state rep who cares

MEMOIR

Perfect match

The rare possibility of a stem-cell transplant sets two sisters on an emotional medical journey

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Too special for the rules

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The only way to slow down school-district merger process? Vote no.

WINDHAM COUNTY

Rebel girls rolling toward top soccer seed

WINDHAM COUNTY

Colonel girls roll over Cosmos, 8-0

WINDHAM COUNTY

Hilltoppers spoil Colonels’ football opener, 28-12

WINDHAM COUNTY

Terriers open field hockey season with a 4-0 win

WINDHAM COUNTY

Colonels, Terriers ready for football openers

WINDHAM COUNTY

Zelenakas inducted into ski-jumping Hall of Fame

WINDHAM COUNTY

Brattleboro Swim Team wins state meet

WINDHAM COUNTY

Vermont wins Shrine game, ends 15-year losing streak

WINDHAM COUNTY

Little League, Legion teams win state titles

WINDHAM COUNTY

Little Leaguers reach state 11-12 finals

BRATTLEBORO

Harmony Place grant boosts funds toward matching challenge

TOWNSHEND

West River Valley Assisted Living recognized for outstanding resident satisfaction

BELLOWS FALLS

Parks Place gets $75,000 from Holt Fund

PUTNEY

Science Foundation scholarships to be offered at Landmark College

BRATTLEBORO

Secrest reappointed to Vermont Commission on Women

BRATTLEBORO

Two new Early Head Start classrooms open in Brattleboro and Westminster

VERNON

Vernon Homes’ executive director receives leadership award

BRATTLEBORO

Rotary Club awards $18,000 in scholarships to six local students

SAXTONS RIVER

Watershed Council and partners launch yearly water sampling project

BRATTLEBORO

WWHT invites homeowners to seek help with repairs

More Life and Work...

BRATTLEBORO

At a glance:

BRATTLEBORO

A conversation with the founders of New England Center for Circus Arts

They came. They soared. We were conquered. Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion brought the circus to town, forever changing thousands of lives.

BRATTLEBORO

Downtown Brattleboro Alliance picks ‘low-hanging fruit,’ encourages involvement

At its annual meeting, the designated downtown organization recaps a year of promotions, events, and beautification efforts

BELLOWS FALLS

At a glance:

BELLOWS FALLS

A conversation with Frank Wadelton, owner/director, Frank the Welder

Artistry, energy and a passion for excellence took him from southern California to southern Vermont — and a thriving business

BRATTLEBORO

Talk examines how to solve the ‘small-scale farming’ equation

BRATTLEBORO

New providers join cardiology, family medicine at BMH

BRATTLEBORO

BCTV awarded for programming mix

HALIFAX

A disaster-recovery business blooms in Irene's wake

Software guides local governments through federal regulations maze

BRATTLEBORO

‘Red-hot topicality’

Brattleboro publisher to reissue unauthorized Trump biography

More Business...

BRATTLEBORO

See you soon, sun

Clouds and showers pay a visit

WINDHAM

Wind developer plans changes to Stiles Brook proposal

Iberdrola will disclose revisions at public meetings in Windham and Grafton

BRATTLEBORO

Building a team

Emerge Vermont seeks to get more women elected to public office

BRATTLEBORO

Uncertainty, concerns linger after Retreat case ruling

Debate continues over potential effects of high court’s decision in assault suit

BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro’s Mister Fix-It

At Lester Dunklee’s machine shop, no problem is too big, too small, or too unusual

BRATTLEBORO

Entergy unloading Brattleboro VY properties

Old Ferry Road offices, other sites go on the block

BRATTLEBORO

Late summer warmth gives way to early autumn chill

BRATTLEBORO

‘At war every day’

After 9/11 anniversary, former commander of the Third Fleet reflects on U.S. military engagement around the world

BRATTLEBORO

Falling prices, rising costs

Vermont dairy industry summit addresses challenges as congressional delegation pledges help

BRATTLEBORO

Megabus begins service in Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO

Concerns push WSESU Act 46 vote to 2017

After complaints, committee delays merger vote until Town Meeting Day

VERNON

Vernon debates future role in producing power

With Vermont Yankee dormant, ideas for reuse of nuclear site range from waste gasification to solar arrays

VERNON

Strong thunderstorm potential on Wednesday signals early autumn arrival

ROCKINGHAM

High court sides with Rockingham in dam dispute

Vermont Supreme Court says hydro station should be valued at $127.4 million

BRATTLEBORO

Stepping up

Leonard Howard III takes on role as Brattleboro’s new assistant fire chief

BRATTLEBORO

Getting into print

John and Marion Hooper’s Stephen Daye Press was a pioneering Brattleboro publisher

GRAFTON

Grafton likely not ready for critical turbine vote

Developer wants November vote, town says it may not meet deadline

BRATTLEBORO

Up in smoke

A studio burns, the community rallies, and an artist struggles to discern his next steps

BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro landlord pays fine in lead paint settlement

No admission that compliance claims were false, but penalty and costs will amount to $20,000

VERNON

Business incubator, fiber optics eyed for Vernon’s future

Officials meet with residents to explore projects that could ease pain of VY shutdown

BRATTLEBORO

BAJC celebrates high holy days

PUTNEY

Putney briefs

BELLOWS FALLS

Overflow the Opera House food drive is Sept. 29

BRATTLEBORO

The Root fundraiser party will mark its third birthday

NEWFANE

Adding up to excellence

NewBrook's Nicole Plympton wins rookie math teacher award

JAMAICA

After further review, Jamaica to stay in school union

Sept. 13 revote reverses July decision to leave Leland & Gray

BRATTLEBORO

Worker is injured when water tank roof collapses

WINDHAM COUNTY

Around the Towns

BRATTLEBORO

Residents remove trash from path

PUTNEY

Helping the hungry

As events marking Hunger Action Month approach, a grateful Foodshelf notes ongoing and acute need

More Town and Village...

BRATTLEBORO

Feast of St. Francis celebrated with ‘Missa Gaia,’ blessing of the animals

BRATTLEBORO

Artists help one of their own

Sept. 29 auction proceeds will help Jim Giddings rebuild a studio lost to fire

BRATTLEBORO

World-class photography featured at annual auction, exhibition

BRATTLEBORO

Vermont Symphony Orchestra returns to Latchis with world premiere

BRATTLEBORO

Twice the art featured at annual studio tour

Local artisans display their work over the next two weekends

PUTNEY

Draa Hobbs brings new jazz quartet to Next Stage

BRATTLEBORO

Vermont Virtuosi Flute Ensemble to perform in Brattleboro Oct. 1

PUTNEY

‘The Mushroom Cure’ comes to Next Stage

A one-man show recounts performer’s attempt to cure OCD with psychedelics

BRATTLEBORO

Musicians at play

Brattleboro Music Center breaks ground on a new building decades in the making

WILLIAMSVILLE

Manitou hosts fall equinox celebration with music and dance

BRATTLEBORO

Supply and demand?

Dziugas offers a rare taste of a Baltic cheese

BELLOWS FALLS

A family favorite

French-Canadian meat pie: a versatile tradition

BRATTLEBORO

It's not too late to plant

BRATTLEBORO

A cheesemonger’s anniversary

Adventures from two decades of cheesy goodness

BRATTLEBORO

Perc Coffee Liqueur takes gold medal

Saxtons River Distillery’s newest product is a hit at World Spirits Competition

BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market begins its 10th season

BRATTLEBORO

Tearoom to close

Twilight Tea Lounge owner cites dwindling traffic to subterranean storefront

BRATTLEBORO

The flavor of tomato summer in Vermont

Patience is the key to capturing this clear water from a bumper crop of tomatoes

BRATTLEBORO

Locavore cheeses win national acclaim

Windham County producers take home ribbons at American Cheese Society competition

BRATTLEBORO

A new path into the kitchen

Strolling of the Heifers Farm-to-Plate Apprenticeship Program hopes to guide more people into food-service jobs

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