BRATTLEBORO — RE: “The artisan-cheese revolution” [Food & Drink, June 5]:
There is little in life that can't be helped by cheese.
Jason Cooper, a real estate investor, developer, and property manager, has served as a steering...
Jessica Dolan, Ph.D. (District 8) is a Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting member. BRATTLEBORO-Our predecessors were...
Emilie Kornheiser, Ian Goodnow, Mollie Burke, Michael Mrowicki, and Zon Eastes are state representatives; Nader...
SPRINGFIELD-On April 16, during his inaugural speech as secretary of health and human services, Robert...
Octavian “Yoshi” Manale has been named the new town manager. He will succeed Peter Elwell, who is retiring after six years in the post. Selectboard Chair Elizabeth “Liz” McLoughlin said at the Oct. 12 special meeting when the board unanimously approved Manale's contract that Elwell will leave big shoes to fill. “We really approached this selection process with trepidation because of the existing town manager,” she said. “What we found when we tried to list all the qualities we were...
During the months of March and April, Brooks Memorial Library hosts “Bloom,” an exhibit of watercolor flowers by the local group Art Among Friends. A reception will be held at the library on Friday, March 3, at 4 p.m. Art Among Friends is a group of six local artists: Connie Evans, Alice Freeman, Kathy Greve, Laurie Klenkel, Louise Zak, and Lynn Zimmerman. These friends gathered online during the pandemic to create, support, and encourage one another on their artistic journeys.
There is an old saying about how, when asked to explain what one means by what one says, nine out of ten people will become angry or silent. The one who does not become offended or feel attacked but, rather, becomes stimulated and eager for an opportunity to learn would be a person like Oscar Heller, candidate for a one-year Selectboard seat. The desire and ability to listen and learn is also a strong indicator of self-confidence and thoughtfulness, both...
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