Devan Monette
Community ‘prepares for takeoff’ at Harris Hill Ski Jump
BRATTLEBORO-On Feb. 15 and 16, the Harris Hill Ski Jump kicks off its 103rd year, with some 40 world-class athletes to compete in the U.S. Cup event and the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament.
For one special weekend each year, a hayfield at the end of Cedar Street transforms into a pop-up Olympic-style village, with thousands of onlookers gathering to witness a remarkable display of courage.
Nonprofits rattled by Trump's federal funding freeze
After two days of ‘fear and chaos,’ court decisions keep federal money flowing to Vermont while lawsuits proceed
BRATTLEBORO-After days of uncertainty and mixed messages from federal agencies implementing the orders of President Donald J. Trump, area nonprofits want to assure the community that all services will continue as usual and not add to any anxiety. But organizations that provide critical services in Windham County faced grim...
County’s sole medical cannabis dispensary closes
Patients relying on CeresMed South, one of Vermont’s first medical cannabis dispensaries, now must drive at least two hours for access to tax-free products
BRATTLEBORO-The only medical cannabis dispensary in the region, CeresMed South on Putney Road, closed its doors on Dec. 12, significantly disrupting access for Windham County's 235 residents with active state-issued medical cannabis cards. For customers who relied on the firm to access medical cannabis products, the closure created a...
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The art of snowmaking
BRATTLEBORO-While most residents sought refuge indoors during the icy grip of the polar vortex, a dedicated team of volunteers braved the cold to bring snow to a barren hillside. Todd Fahey, vice president of the board of the Brattleboro Ski Hill, spearheaded the efforts on Jan. 3, turning an already-long week into a marathon. As a self-proclaimed "diehard skier," he chargeD into the frigid air despite having spent most of the past 24 hours on his feet at Brattleboro Memorial...
Brattleboro drivers hit with big parking changes and costs
BRATTLEBORO-On Nov. 21, the town transitioned to a new parking system, replacing 147 meters with nine new centralized kiosks and updating existing parking lot kiosks so that all parking is paid for with coins or credit/debit cards, via text message or smartphone app. The changes have sparked frustration among residents and visitors, with complaints surfacing both online and in local stores. "We've heard nothing but complaints," said Red Durkin, owner of Everyone's Books on Elliot Street. "People are trying to...
A day without internet
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. "It actually burnt the power line off and melted all the communication lines...