BRATTLEBORO — Landmark College journalism student William Epifanio contributed reporting to the July 3 Special Focus section “Flying signs.” The Commons attributed him incorrectly in the credits for that project.
BRATTLEBORO-Last week, the Vermont Legislature adjourned after passing a controversial education reform bill that many...
WINDHAM-Approximately 40 people gathered at the Windham Meeting House on June 17 for "What's Possible,
BRATTLEBORO-Three school districts will begin their summer meals programs, distributing free, weekly meal kits to...
WESTMINSTER-After completing its 25th school year of operation, The Compass School recently and abruptly announced...
Brattleboro Union High School is reporting two of its students were treated last week for drug overdoses in the building. “We experienced two separate medical emergencies on campus involving the use of substances possibly laced with fentanyl,” interim Principal Cassie Damkoehler has emailed the families of 800 grade 9-12 students from the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney, and Vernon. In both instances, the students were seen to be experiencing health problems and, as a result, received immediate medical care,
On Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., Vermont Academy will hold a special screening of the documentary, Angst, at the Nita Choukas Theater in its Horowitz Performing Arts Center to create a dialogue between parents, children, community leaders, and experts on the subject of anxiety. The event, which is open to the public as well as the VA community, will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative discussion led by a panel of local health experts.
Being part of an institution that has been part of this community for over 100 years has afforded us some perspective. Our bank has weathered financial and humanitarian crises before, and we expect to continue to serve our communities for many years to come. Some have asked me what is the best investment that they can make as we face multiple national and global challenges, and I am always hesitant to answer. Right now, however, is the right time and...
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