Tristan Roberts ([email protected]) is a former state representative, a small-scale farmer, and a writer who...
BRATTLEBORO-Big thanks to Joyce Marcel for an excellent article/interview with Becca Balint, and big thanks...
BRATTLEBORO-As I listen to all the reports of what's happening in the Texas Legislature, I...
SAXTONS RIVER-An open letter to Gov. Phil Scott: On Aug. 10, I received an email...
Looking to save money on sand and gravel, the town has called a Special Town Meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the NewBrook Fire Department to ask voters to approve buying a gravel pit and borrowing $600,000 to accomplish the plan. Selectboard members are recommending buying a 21-acre site at Radway Hill and River roads owned by entrepreneur Paul Belogour for $450,000. But voters will be asked to approve borrowing nearly $600,000 to cover startup costs, as...
The River Singers community choir, led by Mary Cay Brass, is embarking on its 29th year of song this fall. The multi-generational, multi-cultural group is open to all beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Westminster West Church, with two holiday concerts at Next Stage in Putney on December 14 and 15. According to a news release, “the River Singers build bridges with music; bridges to each other by opening their voices in song; and bridges...
The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar year. In this month, those of us who are Muslim follow specific religious practices that include fasting and prayer. This month is called by different names, such as “forgiveness month,” “blessing month,” “mercy month,” “plenty month,” “happy month,” “the month closest to God,” and “God's party month.” It is divided into three parts. The first 10 days are called “mercy.” The second 10 days are called “forgiveness,”
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