Devan Monette
A day without internet
A recent Brattleboro fire melted the connections that many residents and businesses increasingly need for day-to-day normalcy
BRATTLEBORO-In the predawn hours of Nov. 7, a fire tore through the abandoned remains of the former Sportsmen's Lounge on Canal Street.
The incident quickly gained attention for more than the dramatic photos and videos of the burning building circulating on social media,as the blaze disrupted electricity, internet, and landline telephone service, leaving residents and businesses experiencing the stark reality of disconnection in an increasingly connected world.