Aaron Goodier

Political products

Political products

Sanders’ presidential candidacy creates a ripple effect in the form of Vermont-made merchandise

You can tell when a presidential candidate has tapped into our national consciousness. The name is inescapable; Facebook feeds wash out in a tidal wave.

As a candidate, Bernie Sanders has reached this stage. Businesses, especially throughout Vermont, are highlighting the Vermont senator’s campaign through food and apparel.

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An iconic local coffee brand finds new markets overseas

Mocha Joe’s coffee finds its way to Japan and South Korea

Mocha Joe's, the cozy, art-lined half-basement tucked into the slope of Main Street like a hobbit hole, is a key place for local coffee aficionados. The cafe's high-minded drink selection and homespun aesthetic makes it one of Brattleboro's most emblematic businesses - an establishment that both reflects and informs...

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Still seeking scientific basis to label GMOs

I'll say first that it's frustrating to be reduced to “our young friends,” which insinuates that we are naïve and inexperienced, and devalues the extensive time, effort, and research we put into our Viewpoint [“Peace of mind?,” April 30]. (My co-author Joëlle Montagnino and I are 26 and 28,

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