RE: “Written in stone” [Editorial, May 30]:
I served with Bill Bassignani in Vietnam. Thank you for reminding people of the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform, especially those in combat zones.
Tim Kipp, a political activist since the 1960s, is a retired history and political science...
WESTMINSTER-A few days ago, I texted some of my family members to call their representatives...
BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration...
TOWNSHEND-Several weeks ago, a Peruvian fisherman, stranded in the ocean for months, was miraculously found...
On May 12, the Marlboro College community celebrated the college's latest graduates with a ceremony in Persons Auditorium. Degrees were conferred upon 49 graduates, including 26 undergraduates and 23 graduate students, who were applauded for their plans of concentration, capstone projects, and many other accomplishments. “One of the great joys of living and working at Marlboro is to witness our students live their passions, learn new skills, and grow into engaged citizens,” said President Kevin Quigley in his remarks. “Like...
The UMass Percussion Ensemble performs at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) on Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door, free for BMAC members and youth 18 and under. The concert includes traditional music for Ghanaian xylophone; an array of 20th century works by composers such as Maurice Ravel, John Cage, Paul Lansky, and others; and music composed as recently as 2015 by Argentine composer Alejandro Vinao. “We are in the business of nurturing...
The year 2020 will go into the books as a memorable one. This pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives, including the usual rhythm of the Vermont General Assembly. We have seen how our collective actions of staying at home, social distancing, and wearing masks in public have helped to flatten the curve in our state. We continue to have a shared social responsibility to protect our neighbors and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In mid-March, we pivoted...
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