WEST DUMMERSTON — Seeing the picture of Byron and Lee Stookey reminded of the years of effort this couple has given to the community, and I say “hats off” to both of them.
Charles F. Monette is a poet, teacher, playwright, actor, builder, and U.S. Army veteran. BRATTLEBORO-Recently,
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. WESTMINSTER-Democrats in the state Legislature scored some...
Fric Spruyt represents District 9 in Brattleboro's Representative Town Meeting. BRATTLEBORO-At the July 8 Brattleboro...
Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and the author of Becoming a Leader: Identity, Influence,
The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community (BAJC) Shine a Light for Social Justice program returns with a mix of in-person and online events designed to bring light to eight social justice issues. Every night from Dec.18 through 25 the BAJC Zoom room will be open for candle lighting at 5:30 p.m. with Rabbi Amita Jarmon. According to a news release, BAJC will kick off its Chanukah celebrations with an LGBTQ+ Dance Party. “If you feel pride about who you are, if...
PUTNEY-Emma Paris is a creative force. The 19-year-old from Putney has been named Youth Poet Laureate of Vermont. This position was established in 2024 by Sundog Poetry (sundogpoetry.org), a nonprofit that supports poets and poetry in the state, in partnership with Urban Word, a New York City organization that founded the National Youth Poet Laureate program. Paris's honor comes with a $500 award, an invitation to a regional competition, and the opportunity to participate in virtual workshops led by renowned...
Since the Iranian-sponsored Hamas devastation wrought on Oct. 7 - a Jewish Sabbath Day as well as what should have been the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah - I have struggled to share the horror and sadness I feel. But I know when people don't respond to unjust and cruel behavior, they are complicit. To those who call for peace and harmony for all people, without going back to Biblical times, I want to remind you who the people of...
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