BROOKLINE — Thank you, Becca Balint, for sharing your grandfather's words. It is beyond sad that such a kind, thoughtful man was murdered in Austria years ago, yet this hateful energy is still alive today.
AmÉe LaTour is a writer for nonprofits and lover of words and human beings. Recovery...
BRATTLEBORO-Peter Adair's essay is the best piece of writing I have seen in The Commons:
FLORENCE, MASS.-I just read with shock and awe, or just plain enthusiasm, a couple of...
Kris Pavek, a 71-year-old retired midwife and photographer, has often stayed in Brattleboro in summer...
The marijuana industry in Windham County appears ready to grow - if it can overcome some challenges. That's according to panelists who spoke at a Sept. 5 breakfast held by the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, where they cited a lack of clear state and federal regulations, a shortage of labor, a shortage of capital, and concerns about the effect of marijuana on youth. The current legalization of marijuana and its products are caught in an odd middle ground as...
Wardsboro Curtain Call (WCC) is resuming programming, with three more shows planned for 2021 in the Town Hall on Main Street. • On Saturday, July 24, at 7 p.m., the Gene Pool, comprised of local musicians Gene Morrison, Dave Arnold, Colin Blazej, Jake Geppert, and John Pozzi, will offer the audience what they describe as “an evening of fine original acoustic Americana.” To minimize personal contact, admission for this show will be by donation, with no refreshments supplied. Plan to...
During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether they are handling medications, a package, a paycheck, a benefits or pension check, a bill, or a letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like this is nothing new to us, we need our communities' help with social distancing. For everyone's safety, our employees are following the social distancing...
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