BRATTLEBORO — Well said.
As one who was close with Jeremiah, it's hard to keep in mind that his ending his life was his choice and not the result of something that I neglected to do or say.
Giving someone validation that they still matter can go a long way. This needs to be a much larger conversation regarding mental health and addiction.
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...
Rachael Morse's life is a testimony to hard work, determination, and never, ever giving up despite life challenges that many, even most, would find insurmountable. The 36-year-old Brattleboro native just graduated magna cum laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor of science degree in geoscience. Morse's thirst for knowledge is never-ending: "Statistics, physics, chemistry, coding computers - I love learning about it all," she says. While graduating from college honors achievement for a student of any age, it...
As a trans woman who has been a tournament chess player for five decades, I find myself targeted by the recent ruling about transgender chess players by FIDE (a French acronym for an organization that translates as "International Chess Federation") and the news cycle surrounding it. Given the relatively large number of people in our community (as well as the chess-playing community of the region) who are aware that I am in this position, I feel compelled to share my...
In-Sight Photography Project's 18th annual photography auction and exhibition takes place Oct. 7-30, according to a news release. Proceeds from the Auction support In-Sight Photography Project's scholarship fund. More than 200 photographers and collectors donate each year. This year's auction includes works from renowned photographers such as Jon Cone, Susan Jahoda, Mark Shaw, Judy Walgren, and many more. Subjects, mediums, sizes, and techniques vary widely, and prices appeal to all audiences, from sophisticated collectors to art-loving bargain hunters. The Auction...
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