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.
Dan DeWalt, a frequent contributor to these pages and one of the founders of this...
BRATTLEBORO-What a depressing time to celebrate Independence Day, as No. 47 and his obedient and...
Sarah Ellis is a writer and mental health advocate who grew up in Brattleboro and...
BRATTLEBORO-Analysis of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with the current Representative Town Meeting...
The Root Social Justice Center team invites the community to celebrate 10 years of the organization's work to center Blackness at what organizers describe as "a grand celebration where we elevate BIPOC leadership and joy, connect over delicious food, dance to music that moves body and soul." The parade and a party are multicultural and intended for the whole community. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. at the center, at 28 Williams St., where people are invited to make signs...
Rock Against Racism VT - a group of artists and musicians working together to fight discrimination and promote diversity in southern Vermont - will hold its first live event on Sunday, April 18, at 4 p.m. Join the group's members at the Third Eye Collective in Brattleboro for music by Portland, Maine–based Eniam, speakers, and art demonstrations. The event takes place in the lot next to 80 Flat St. (the C.F. Church building). Organizers describe it as “an opportunity to...
Putney Selectboard chair Aileen Chute is doing a fantastic job for our community. She has earned my vote and enthusiastic support. With the many complex needs occurring in our town, state, country, and world right now, we need her steady, thoughtful leadership at the front of the room. She has shown up in a diplomatic, intelligent, levelheaded way, done the work, and continues to do the work even when it is hard. As a former Selectperson, I can testify that...
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