RE: “A community photographer, mentor, and friend” [Editorial, April 3]:
A lovely tribute to a dear friend. Throughout high school Roger carried that camera slung around his neck on a strap. He masterfully captured the precious moments of our everyday lives and his images caught the magic in us all. He will be missed.
Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...
The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...
After being closed for the last three years, the historic Miss Bellows Falls Diner appears to be headed for new ownership under a community nonprofit, a thorough restoration, and a reopening in 2025. Rockingham for Progress, Inc. signed a purchase-and-sale agreement in January with owner Brian McAllister, with plans to close in mid-June on the sale of the 1941 Worcester Lunch Car. In December, Jeff Dunbar, a local resident and a village trustee, broached “the idea that something has to...
RE: “Economic impact of VY shutdown” [commonsnews.org, posted Dec. 26]: The economic situation that will affect the tri-county area as a result of the closing of Vermont Yankee strikes me as creating an opportunity for these three counties to work together to create a comprehensive economic growth plan they can implement together to benefit the region.
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) invites creators of all ages to design and build original Lego sculptures and display them at the 15th Annual Lego Contest & Exhibit taking place Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 10–13. Admission is pay-as-you-wish, and the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by G.S. Precision, Brattleboro Subaru, and Don Robinson Builder. BMAC will display every entry submitted to the contest. Prizes for creativity and craftsmanship will be awarded in...
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