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...
The state's emergency motel voucher program is set to continue providing motel rooms as COVID-safe shelter through March 31, 2021. Those who do not qualify for such lodging can take cover in a seasonal overflow shelter in a local motel. Groundworks Collaborative has been providing support to more than 180 people from at least 100 households currently sheltering in Brattleboro motels. Employees of the nonprofit have noted an increase in the number of people who are found ineligible for state-funded...
The Vermont Jazz Center's 10-week winter-spring semester begins the week of Sunday, Feb. 10, offering something moving for musicians of any age. Courses include an expanded youth program for ages 10-16, a guitar workshop, and a saxophone ensemble. Consider joining a combo and learn how to perform classic jazz compositions with guidance from one of the VJC's professional faculty. A lack of experience in improvising is not a problem, as there are opportunities for all - including classical musicians intrigued...
BRATTLEBORO-I want to express my support for those of my neighbors, the children at my daughter's Brattleboro school, their parents, from Venezuela, from Afghanistan, from other countries, who are asylum seekers, immigrants, and/or living in Vermont under temporary protected status. I support your being here. I am against any effort to adversely affect your being at home in our communities. I believe promises made to you by our government should be promises our government keeps. I imagine myself vulnerable and...
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