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We came to life from the ground up in 2004, as members of the community became increasingly concerned about the consequences of absent corporate ownership of the daily newspaper in town and the need for local people to have access to the skills to create their own grassroots media.

VIM came to life lovingly and carefully thanks to indefatigable volunteers. The first public programs of the Media Mentoring Project began in 2005, and the first issue of The Commons was published in 2006. The newspaper was published monthly until 2010, when we began a weekly schedule. We are published on Wednesdays 51 times a year.

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Recognizing that a vigorous exchange of ideas and information allows democracy to function and is the lifeblood of a community, Vermont Independent Media:

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• promotes local independent journalism,

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TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWS

Latest local updates on COVID-19

>Monday. Nov. 23

85 new COVID-19 cases reported in Vt.; no new deaths

BURLINGTON — The Vermont Department of Health reported Monday that there are now 3,712 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Vermont, including 194 people in Windham County.... Continue reading story

TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWS

Latest local updates on COVID-19

>Monday. Nov. 23

85 new COVID-19 cases reported in Vt.; no new deaths

CALENDAR

NEWS

BRATTLEBORO

State grapples with renewed wave of coronavirus infections, COVID-19 cases

To keep schools and businesses open, Vermont restricts small gatherings, tightens travel guidelines

VERNON

Vernon on journey to rebuild broken fire department

Alex Dunklee appointed fire chief as advisory committee continues work to restructure, rebuild, and strengthen a depleted organization

BRATTLEBORO

Bridge project takes another step forward

With construction expected to start next summer, the state attempts to finalize property issues
Browse News stories through the archives

TOWN & VILLAGE

• Windham County Prevention Partnership announces five-year grant, key initiatives

• SEVCA offers help during Vermont Health Connect Open Enrollment period

• Red Cross blood drive set for Dec. 1

• Grace Cottage hosts flu shot clinic and food drive

• Landmark College receives $1 million grant from Johnson Scholarship Foundation

• Around the Towns

• Stone Soup Supper moves annual food-pantry benefit to homes

• Brattleboro Senior Meals director retires after 23 years with the program

Browse Town & Village stories through the archives

MILESTONES

• Milestones

Browse Milestones stories through the archives

SPORTS

• National Ski Patrol honors Nick Collins for more than seven decades of service

Browse Sports stories through the archives

VOICES

BRATTLEBORO

‘I understood why she felt the way she did, and I knew no one would ever change her’

A longtime employee of Dalem’s Chalet looks back on his long friendship with Ursula Dalem and grieves for the restaurant and lodge that she ran for 56 years ESSAY by Ian Diamondstone

BRATTLEBORO

We do need a chainsaw

Brattleboro is losing the battle of gentrification, and we are not moving fast enough to stop it VIEWPOINT by Doran Hamm

GUILFORD

A saner and calmer future is on the horizon

Biden will have a difficult time finding common ground. But the departure of Donald Trump from the White House will usher in an era when we are no longer governed by tweets and when division and rancor will no longer be the tone. VIEWPOINT by Richard Davis

NEWFANE

True equality of income will not be solved by government

We are caving under our tax burden. We need other measures to help make healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. COUNTERPOINT by Toni Powling

LETTERS FROM READERS • Neighbors don’t need to explain their politics to anyone

LETTERS FROM READERS • The fight against COVID-19 is a war. It’s time to make sacrifices.

LETTERS FROM READERS • Compassionate Brattleboro heals heartbreaking divisiveness

LETTERS FROM READERS • How about coffee, doughnuts, and conversation? Or acceptance of other views?

LETTERS FROM READERS • Burke thanks constituents for election victory

Browse Voices stories through the archives

ARTS

• WOOL Radio plans online local gift card auction

• Women’s Chorus plans virtual concert to celebrate its 25th

• Jazz Center hosts third annual Emerging Artist Festival: ‘Jazz continues to flourish, thanks mostly to the fresh contributions of its young, creative devotees’

• Hospice launches book discussion group

Browse Arts stories through the archives

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TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWS

Latest local updates on COVID-19

85 new COVID-19 cases reported in Vt.; no new deaths

TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWS

Latest local updates on COVID-19

85 new COVID-19 cases reported in Vt.; no new deaths

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

NEWS

BRATTLEBORO

To keep schools and businesses open, Vermont restricts small gatherings, tightens travel guidelines

VERNON

Alex Dunklee appointed fire chief as advisory committee continues work to restructure, rebuild, and strengthen a depleted organization

BRATTLEBORO

With construction expected to start next summer, the state attempts to finalize property issuesBrowse News stories through the archives

TOWN & VILLAGE

MILESTONES

SPORTS

VOICES

BRATTLEBORO

A longtime employee of Dalem’s Chalet looks back on his long friendship with Ursula Dalem and grieves for the restaurant and lodge that she ran for 56 years ESSAY by Ian Diamondstone

BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro is losing the battle of gentrification, and we are not moving fast enough to stop it VIEWPOINT by Doran Hamm

GUILFORD

Biden will have a difficult time finding common ground. But the departure of Donald Trump from the White House will usher in an era when we are no longer governed by tweets and when division and rancor will no longer be the tone. VIEWPOINT by Richard Davis

NEWFANE

We are caving under our tax burden. We need other measures to help make healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. COUNTERPOINT by Toni Powling

ARTS

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With construction expected to start next summer, the state attempts to finalize property issues
Browse News stories through the archives