BRATTLEBORO — We thank this community for supporting the Amber Bernier scholarship at our fourth Walk for Amber StorySlam, cosponsored by Strolling of the Heifers, with thanks to Vicki Friedman.
We had very entertaining stories with a wonderful audience. We look forward to seeing you next year at our fifth Amber StorySlam on April 27, 2019.
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...
Last week, Gov. Phil Scott appointed Michael Schirling as commissioner of public safety. The now-lame-duck secretary of commerce and community development will take over the department in early September. While visiting Putney on Aug. 14, Schirling commented on the change. “This job has been a lot of fun,” he said. Schirling, who has a background in public safety, said he looks forward to bringing the perspective of economic and community development to his new department. He looks forward to conversations...
Sorry, what?! Susan Odegard, who cares for pets and gardens, says the following, and it is not clarified in her commentary whether she has now changed her mind: “A month ago, I said to hell with it and planned to forgo voting in the presidential election. In my view, both parties are corrupt and care more about maintaining the oligarchical leanings of our republic than promoting any semblance of true equality.” If she has now decided to vote for Biden,
The Brattleboro Women's Chorus will perform its spring “Singalong Finale” via Zoom on Mother's Day. As the chorus's 25th anniversary season draws to a close, members will be singing songs led by Director Becky Graber and some guests as well. “Some of the songs are very easy to join along with, and Graber will teach a song or two to all,” organizers of the concert - this year, called a “singalong” - write in a news release. Singers will hear...
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