PUTNEY — What a great story. It is heartwarming to read a tale of such hard-won redemption of a family history, as well as the hard work and kindness of so many willing organizations and individuals. Great work, Wendy!
Charles F. Monette is a poet, teacher, playwright, actor, builder, and U.S. Army veteran. BRATTLEBORO-Recently,
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. WESTMINSTER-Democrats in the state Legislature scored some...
Fric Spruyt represents District 9 in Brattleboro's Representative Town Meeting. BRATTLEBORO-At the July 8 Brattleboro...
Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and the author of Becoming a Leader: Identity, Influence,
BRATTLEBORO-It was a brutally cold day, just after a snowstorm and very windy under cloudy skies. With sidewalks barely cleared in Brattleboro, one might've wondered why anyone would go to town that day. No matter: We're Vermonters. In groups of two or three - sometimes more - people gathered up and down the sidewalk in front of Centre Congregational Church at noon on Monday, Feb. 17, for the National Day of Protest March. The march through downtown - part of...
Twilight Music continues its 15th annual Twilight On The Tavern Lawn series of summer concerts on Sunday, July 9, with dream pop quintet Luminous Crush. Luminous Crush is a rock and pop band fronted by Laura Molinelli and Ben Campbell. Joined by Christian Heins (bass), Brad Waugaman (keyboard) and Paul Carroccio (drums), they form a quintet that focuses on original dreamlike pop and rock vignettes. Waugaman, an accomplished videographer, provides an accompanying light show as well as performing on keys...
I am grateful for MacLean Gander's piece, since it encapsulates the raw hysteria gripping the U.S., engulfing even our once reasonable, thoughtful oasis of Vermont. As a member of the board of directors of Vermont Independent Media, surely Mr. Gander is aware of the power of word choice. So when he writes, “The science is clear: the virus is incredibly skillful at spreading itself,” that there is “a wildfire of Rona sweeping the nation,” and that Vermont is “an island...
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