GUILFORD — RE: “A community photographer, mentor, and friend” [Editorial, April 3]:
Roger Katz was one of the good guys, one of the best. Very sad to say goodbye.
BRATTLEBORO-We are living in a moment of deep crisis for our democracy. Billionaires and political...
Tim Kipp, a political activist since the 1960s, is a retired history and political science...
WESTMINSTER-A few days ago, I texted some of my family members to call their representatives...
BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration...
After serving as interim town clerk for seven months, Putney resident Jonathan Johnson was appointed as town clerk by the Selectboard at the end of October. Having a new, permanent town clerk may provide a sense of relief to residents and municipal officials. In Vermont, the town clerk's duties are assigned by statute and are crucial to a town's smooth and effective operation. Town clerks preside over elections and submits the results, including Town Meeting minutes, to the Secretary of...
Windham County is widely regarded as a great place for artists and craftsmen to live and work, but this work is often done in relative isolation. A forum slated for May 22 aims to help area creatives connect and thrive. “Artists Working Together!” is a project of The Arts Council of Windham County in partnership with Brattleboro-West Arts and The Works Bakery Café to help working artists and craftsmen with everything from inspiration to marketing. The event is Thursday, May...
July 21: I'm only mildly anxious that my teenager is heading out to The Dark Knight Rises. Colorado is 2,000 miles away and security is heightened - everywhere. Even as far away as Morocco, Facebook friends are talking about the shooting. Some say they'll keep their kids home from the theaters. Others say that gun laws must be tightened. Warner Brothers cancelled their red carpet Paris premiere. I get to wondering about Christian Bale. How do all those working on...
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