Trees precariously balanced on power lines, dragging them down to the ground, surrounded by darkened...
BRATTLEBORO-Actions taken by the town of Brattleboro to remove encampments of homeless individuals in recent...
BRATTLEBORO-Busing issues in the Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) caused real mayhem last week on...
BELLOWS FALLS-WOOL-FM 91.5 Black Sheep Radio in Bellows Falls is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...
Seth Andrew talks fast. He has a lot to talk about. Andrew, 42, is the founder of Democracy Builders, a nonprofit educational organization aimed at building civic engagement. He is also the force behind Degrees of Freedom, a new hybrid two-year college-level degree program. On May 28, Degrees of Freedom and the Marlboro College Board of Trustees jointly announced that Democracy Builders was in the process of buying the Marlboro campus. Both parties declined to comment on the details of...
Next Stage Arts Project presents a screening of “The Central Park Five,” a documentary by David McMahon, Ken Burns, and Burns' elder daughter, Sarah, on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. This event is a benefit for Next Stage Arts, which is organizing a full schedule of year-round events such as classical and folk/rock music concerts, spoken word events, vaudeville, and theatrical performances. The suggested donation is $10. Sarah Burns, as one of the film's co-directors and the author of...
Mike Mrowicki, running for re-election to Vermont's General Assembly, representing Windham-4, is integral to the strength of the Putney community, where he lives. He shows up at community events to share stories, hear constituents' concerns, and to voice his opinions about the important issues of our time. He engages in discussions in a thoughtful, open-minded way and is always willing to hear all sides of an issue. He brings people together. He has worked tirelessly for his constituents and his...
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