I had the privilege of meeting both Jay Karpin and his late wife, Florence - amazing people. Their daughter, Janis Broom, is a friend of mine, and I really enjoyed this article, as I had no idea of all Jay Karpin's accomplishments.
Thank you for sharing this amazing piece of history. To their daughters, Janis and Jen: You are both so blessed.
Leslie Zucker is a certified professional life coach, a facilitator of a women's group, and...
Corey DiMario is a musician and the proprietor of Patio Coffee, at the Hooker-Dunham block,
Kerry Secrest serves as honorary consul of Lithuania to Vermont. BRATTLEBORO-A heartfelt thank you to...
BRATTLEBORO-When I worked at a major airport, I learned to refer to people on airplanes...
Camping by car has been around for more than a century, but the golden age of the camper was in the 1950s and 1960s, when families took to the road to see America with their overnight accommodations attached to the back bumper. Compared to today's condos on wheels, the travel trailers of the post-World War II era are smaller, lighter, and much more spartan. But for those who like to spend time outdoors but would rather not sleep in a...
What is it that the states and localities want? Decommissioning is an engineering and construction process. Doing this work in a radioactive environment requires qualified health physics staff? Will the states and localities provide that? Or is it their old game of “We decide, you pay?” Or do they want daily or hourly reports on progress and radiation surveys and exposure? Will someone please tell me?
The Deerfield Valley is well-known for craft brews, nice shops, some good eateries, and handsome architecture. It's known for access to beautiful Harriman Reservoir for water-bound recreation and, of course, Mount Snow for winter sports. Wilmington burbles with foot traffic on season but gets a little sleepy in muddy months. While Bennington and Brattleboro, which flank the town along Route 9, have robust arts scenes, though, Wilmington's is less so. With a vision to ameliorate that deficiency, Jenevieve Penk and...
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